Double chin treatment in Vienna
In brief
In a double chin treatment, Dr. Handl dissolves the fat pad under the chin with an injection of deoxycholic acid, without surgery. The treatment takes 20 to 30 minutes and is performed under local anaesthesia. The swelling subsides after two to five days, and you are fully active again after one week. Several treatments are usually needed. Prices start at €490.
- Medical review
- This text was medically reviewed by our team on 6 October 2026
- Specialists for this treatment:
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Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl
Dr. Victor Boulgaropoulos
- Cost:
- from €490
Our patients' experiences
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At a glance
- Location
- Clinic
- Outpatient or inpatient
- outpatient
- Duration of the treatment
- 20 – 30 minutes
- Type of anaesthesia
- local anaesthesia
- Recovery phase
- swelling subsides after 2 – 5 days
- Scars
- none
- Desk work / office work
- no restriction from the treatment
- Sport
- fully active again after 1 week
Double chin treatment
Fat-dissolving injections for a double chin
Often genetically determined or caused by the ageing process, a double chin can weigh on your well-being and self-esteem.
Every person and every body type can be affected by this mixture of fatty tissue and excess skin. Unfortunately, this area of the body responds neither to sport nor to diets.
Aesthetic plastic surgery offers various methods and options for removing a double chin. One option that requires no surgical procedure or operation is treatment with fat-dissolving injections.
The effect is based on a substance that occurs in the body, deoxycholic acid, which helps to digest fats. Fatty tissue is broken down in a targeted way and the contour of the chin is noticeably improved.
The results are also permanent. Once the fat cells in the neck area have been dissolved, the fats are removed permanently by the body's own macrophages (so-called “scavenger cells”) and do not come back.
To achieve an optimal result, the treatment is repeated in several sessions four weeks apart.
The final result is reached about 4 weeks after the last treatment and is permanent.
Dr. Handl is an expert in using fat-dissolving injections for the double chin and determines the number of treatments with you in a personal consultation. This depends on the size of the fat deposit and the result you want.
Removing a double chin with liposuction
Dr. Handl in Vienna offers an effective solution for treating a double chin with liposuction. A double chin can be genetically determined or develop through age-related build-up of fatty tissue. With a targeted liposuction technique, the excess fat in the double chin area can be removed to achieve a better contour and a harmonious facial profile.
Dr. Handl has extensive experience and expertise in liposuction and is known for his precise and aesthetically pleasing results. In a personal consultation, he will discuss your individual needs and expectations and draw up a tailor-made treatment plan.
Double chin liposuction is usually performed under local anaesthesia or in combination with light sedation. The excess fatty tissue is removed through small, discreet incisions, and the surrounding tissue remains intact. The treatment is usually well tolerated, and most patients can resume their normal activities within a few days.
With double chin liposuction from Dr. Handl in Vienna, you can achieve a harmonious, more defined facial profile and boost your self-confidence. Please contact us for further information or to book a consultation.
Preparation, risks and aftercare
Preparation
In the consultation, Dr. Handl checks whether your double chin consists mainly of fat. If so, treatment with deoxycholic acid is suitable. If the skin is slack, other methods make more sense. After consulting us, avoid blood-thinning medication and alcohol for a few days beforehand. Plan a few days without important appointments, as the swelling may be visible.
Risks
Deoxycholic acid dissolves fat cells in a targeted way. Marked swelling, numbness, tenderness and bruising are therefore typical and subside after two to five days. Hardening and difficulty swallowing caused by the swelling are possible. Rarely, a nerve branch at the lower jaw is irritated, which can lead to a temporarily crooked smile. Two to four treatments are often necessary.
In the informed-consent consultation, Dr. Handl discusses all risks in detail and in relation to your personal situation.
Aftercare
The treatment hardly restricts your everyday life. However, expect marked swelling at the chin, which subsides after two to five days. Cooling relieves the discomfort; sleep with your head slightly raised. After about one week, you are fully active again. The effect shows over several weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Who is a Belkyra treatment suitable for?
Belkyra is ideal for people who want to get rid of excess fatty tissue in the neck area without surgery.
How many treatments are needed?
As a rule, 2 to a maximum of 6 sessions are needed to achieve the desired result. The number of treatments depends on the size of the fat deposit and the result you want.
Is the treatment painful?
The treatment is usually perceived as only slightly painful.
How long does the result last?
The result is permanent.
What are the risks of the treatment?
The risks of a Belkyra treatment are very low. Slight redness and swelling may occur directly after the treatment. In the consultation, Dr. Handl informs you in detail about all the risks of the treatment method.
How does the treatment work?
First, the individual requirements and the patient's desired result are discussed in detail in a consultation with Dr. Handl. Dr. Handl explains the exact procedure and informs you about possible risks and side effects. An individual treatment plan is also drawn up together with the patient. The treatment is carried out in the practice on an outpatient basis. Once the amount of fat and the dosage have been determined, the injections with the active substance Belkyra are given. The treated area is then cooled. Afterwards, you can go straight home.
Does the injection leave a scar?
No, no scar remains at the injection site. The injection sites may still be slightly red directly after the treatment but are usually no longer visible the next day.
When can I go out in public again?
As a rule, you can go out in public again straight after the treatment. If necessary, slight redness or swelling in the neck area directly after the treatment can be concealed with a light scarf.
Personal consultation
Tell us what you would like to discuss. We will get back to you within two working days to arrange a personal consultation with Dr. Handl.
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