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Overview of non-invasive treatments for submental fat reduction

@inproceedings{Avram2018OverviewON,
  title={Overview of non-invasive treatments for submental fat reduction},
  author={Mathew M. Avram},
  year={2018}
}

• M. Avram
• Published 2018
• Medicine

ubmental fat (SMF) is a growing aesthetic problem that is colloquially known as a ‘double chin’. It is a concern for both younger and older male and female patients. The 2017 American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Consumer Survey on Cosmetic Dermatologic Procedures indicated that 73% of respondents were bothered by “excess fat under the chin / neck” [1]. For many years, surgical liposuction was the mainstay for reduction of SMF. While liposuction is an effective and reliable treatment, many patients may not wish to undergo surgery given the significant cost, post-procedure recovery time, and risks such as bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring and neurological complications [2]. Given the rising patient demand in having this excess localised fat reduced, non-invasive methods have become increasingly available, and include injectable chemical adipocytolysis with deoxycholic acid (i.e. Kybella), cryolipolysis using the CoolMini handpiece, and radiofrequency (RF)-assisted contouring device (i.e truSculpt). The ideal candidate for these treatments are patients with a moderate to large amount of preplatysmal submental fat and no more than moderate laxity of the surrounding skin. In this article, we will review these three clinical procedures.