Clinical Guideline: Deoxycholic Acid Injection for Submental Fat Reduction

Abstract

Background and ObjectivesThis purpose is to present guidelines for anatomical structure and correct injection method that must be known when injecting deoxycholic acid (DC), which is used for the purpose of reducing fat volume for submental fat hypertrophy. Materials and MethodsThe papers related to injectables used for fat volume reduction from 2000 to 2022 were searched on Google Scholar, related contents were summarized, and clinical photos of DC injection patients from November 2021 to June 2022 were compared and presented. ResultsAnatomically, it is necessary to be careful when injecting the marginal mandibular nerve, mental artery, and submandibular gland. In particular, accurately measure the thickness of each patient's submental fat. Care should be taken not to cause skin damage by injection. Therefore, it is most important to inject after confirming the anatomical boundary with ultrasound. ConclusionDC injection, which is performed after confirming major anatomical areas using ultrasound and accurate measurement of fat thickness, is effective way to reduce double chin fat volume.

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