A softer chin, fuller jawline or small pocket of fat under the chin can change how your face looks from the side and in photographs. Even when you are healthy, active and close to your ideal weight, this area can be difficult to improve with diet or exercise alone.
At DRVICTORIA™ Clinic in Edinburgh, Aqualyx® is used to help reduce small, localised areas of facial fat, most commonly under the chin and around the lower face, to create a slimmer, more refined profile without surgery.
Aqualyx® is not a weight-loss treatment. It is best suited to people who already have a stable weight but want to improve a specific area of facial fullness.
Your practitioner will assess whether the fullness is caused by fat, skin laxity, muscle, anatomy or another factor before recommending treatment. This matters because Aqualyx® is designed for subcutaneous fat, not loose skin.
Book your consultation to find out whether Aqualyx® is suitable for your chin, jawline or lower face.
What Can Aqualyx® Help With?
Aqualyx® may be suitable if you are concerned about:
- A small double chin
- Fullness under the chin
- Softness along the lower face
- Reduced jawline definition caused by small pockets of fat
The treatment works by targeting fat cells in the treated area. The body then gradually clears the broken-down fat through natural metabolic processes. Results develop over time rather than instantly, giving a gradual and natural-looking improvement.
What Is Aqualyx®?
Aqualyx® is an injectable treatment that contains deoxycholic acid, a substance found naturally in the body that helps break down fat. When carefully injected into a targeted area, it disrupts the fat cells membranes. Your body then gradually processes and clears them through its natural lymphatic system.
Why Choose DRVICTORIA™ Clinic for Aqualyx®?
Facial fat dissolving injections require careful judgement. The face and neck are delicate areas, and the best result depends on a skilled practitioner and the right treatment plan.
Which is why every patient starts with a consultation and assessment. Your consultation will assess your facial anatomy, skin quality, medical history and goals. If Aqualyx® is suitable, your practioner will provide a treatment plan that has a clear focus on safety, suitability and natural-looking outcomes.
This is especially important for lower-face concerns, because a “double chin” or heavier jawline may be caused by fat, loose skin, bone structure, posture or a combination of factors. In some cases, another treatment may be more appropriate, which your practitioner may recommend.
What Happens During Treatment?
At treatment the area is marked and cleaned before the product is placed into the targeted fat pocket using a fine needle or cannula, which takes around 30–45 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
The number of sessions needed varies from person to person. Typically many chin and jowl patients we treat need 1–3 sessions, spaced around 4–6 weeks apart, although your practitioner will confirm your individual plan at consultation.
Recovery: What to Expect
Aqualyx® causes an inflammatory response as part of the fat breakdown process, so swelling is expected. For facial treatment, swelling can be noticeable, particularly under the chin, so it is sensible to avoid booking treatment immediately before an important work or social event.
Common short-term effects include redness, bruising, tenderness, or firmness in the treated area which may last 3–5 days as the body continues to clear the treated fat.
Is Aqualyx® good for a double chin?
Aqualyx® can help reduce a small pocket of fat under the chin, often described as a double chin. It is most suitable when the fullness is caused more by fat rather than loose skin.
Can Aqualyx® define the jawline?
Aqualyx® can help improve jawline definition when small fat pockets are softening the lower-face contour. If the concern is mainly skin laxity or loss of structure, your practitioner may recommend a different treatment.
Will I be swollen after facial Aqualyx®?
Yes, swelling is expected and may be noticeable under the chin or along the lower face. Plan treatments to avoid important events.
Is Aqualyx® a weight-loss treatment?
No. Aqualyx® is designed for small, localised fat deposits. It is not a treatment for general weight loss where GLP-1 injections are more suitable.
Will I be swollen after facial Aqualyx®?
Yes, swelling is expected and may be noticeable under the chin or along the lower face. Plan treatments to avoid important events.
When Will I See Results?
Results are gradual. You should not expect an instant change, as your body needs time to process and clear the treated fat cells. You will begin to notice improvement over several weeks, with the final result assessed at your complimentary review at the end of your treatment plan.
Results can be long-lasting when your weight remains stable. However, Aqualyx® does not stop future weight gain, and remaining fat cells can enlarge if your weight increases.
Is Aqualyx® Right for Me?
Aqualyx® may be suitable if you:
- Are close to your ideal weight
- Have a small, defined pocket of facial fat
- Want to improve chin or jawline definition without surgery
- Have realistic expectations
- Understand that swelling is part of the process
- Skin quality should be firm enough to contract smoothly over the treated area after fat reduction.
Aqualyx® Prices
| Treatment Options | Single | Package 3 |
|---|---|---|
|
Chin & Jowls - Book Online |
£400 | £1080 |
|
Chin OR Jowls - Book Online |
£300 | £810 |
Ready to refine your lower face or reduce a double chin? Book your Aqualyx® consultation at DRVICTORIA™ Clinic in Edinburgh.
