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Barrie Plastic Surgery
Non-Surgical

Fat-Dissolving Injections

Injections that dissolve the fat under the chin, so the double chin softens without surgery.

  • Office treatment room
  • Numbing cream or ice
  • 20 to 30 minutes
  • Swelling for a few days
Fat-Dissolving Injections at Barrie Plastic Surgery

Concerns it addresses

What fat-dissolving injections treats

Loose Neck Skin & Double Chin

Loose Neck Skin & Double Chin

Belkyra dissolves the fat under the chin over a series of injections, the non-surgical route for a modest double chin in firm skin.

Treatments+

Also considered for this concern: CoolSculpting, Mini Neck Lift, Morpheus8 and Neck Lift.

Causes+

Three things make a neck look older or fuller, and they are treated differently. Fat under the chin, Muscle bands, Loose skin, A small chin.

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What to expect

From consultation to final result

The stages below are typical for this procedure. Your own timeline is confirmed at the consultation.

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The first days

What is normal

Most patients have noticeable swelling under the chin for a few days to a week. That swelling is part of how the treatment works. Tenderness, bruising and numbness follow it, and fade over the weeks after. A scarf hides most of it.

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The first two weeks

Getting back to normal

The same day or the next, depending on how much swelling you are comfortable being seen with. No heavy exercise for a day or two, and nothing pressing on the area while it is swollen.

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The result

How long it lasts

The fat cells that are destroyed do not return, so the result is long-lasting at a stable weight. It builds over the course, and the final shape shows a month or two after the last session.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, plastic surgeon, Barrie Plastic Surgery

Who performs it

Assessed and performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon

Dr. Kamal Tumi gives the injections himself. He marks the grid on your own chin at the assessment, so the points follow where your fat actually sits rather than a standard pattern.

Dr. Kamal Tumi, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as a specialist in plastic surgery. He completed his specialist training at McMaster University and a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. More than 28 years in practice, over 3,500 surgeries performed.

Consultant plastic surgeon at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie since 2004. A hospital appointment means credentials reviewed by peers and the ability to manage complications directly.

You will not meet one person at the consultation and find someone else holding the syringe. Dr. Tumi injects himself.

Google reviews

What patients say about the clinic

Patient reviews from Google, names attached. 4.3 average across 67 reviews.

I had my first consultation with Dr. Tumi, and he was beyond fabulous. From the jump, he shook my hand and introduced himself to my daughter and I. He included her in the conversation and even had some laughs with her. This made the situation alot less vulnerable given the reason I was there. He is the second surgeon that I have met with, and wasn't going to be my last, until I decided he was the last. It is because of his honesty, integrity, authenticity and professionalism, that made my choice. I saw some comments in the reviews where people stated he made them feel uncomfortable while getting undressed and for me that did not happen. He was respectful of my space and was sure I was covered appropriately. I went to see him for a breat augmentation and Dr. Tumi did not think an augmentation would be required. I really appreciated that about him, because the first surgeon I met, insisted this procedure, despite me only wanting a lift with fat transfer. This is a huge cost savings for me, and more natural for my body type, and in my opinion. Dr. Tumi did not make me feel rushed with any questions and time was not ever an issue for him. He wanted to be sure I knew all that I needed. His office manager Karyn, was absolutely wonderful and easy to connect with. She took her time to discuss things that I did not think of and even called me over the weekend when I emailed her some more questions. This is above and beyond care. My surgery is April 20th and I know I am in good hands. I will follow this up with further reviews in the future and have no doubt it will be 5 stars across the board. One last thing... of all the reviews, I paid attention to the ones where the patients actually had surgery, not the ones who were disgruntled about the office staff or OHIP issues. After all, it is the surgeon we want precision with, isn't it? Thanks Karyn and Dr. Tumi, for making me comfortable and content.

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Stephanie Leblanc

Google Review

I had a great experience with Dr. Tumi and Karyn throughout my entire surgical journey. They were both incredibly kind, patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. From my first consultation to my follow-up appointments, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering.

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Claire

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I had a great experience from start to finish. The service was professional, everything was explained clearly, and the overall experience was positive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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Victoria

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What happens, in order

Fat-Dissolving Injections, start to finish

What fat-dissolving injections involves at each stage, from the first consultation through to the result.

Step 01 · Consultation

The consultation

A consultation is an assessment and a conversation, and you are not committing to anything by having one.

  • Assessment of what is actually causing what you see
  • What can be done, what cannot, and what it involves
  • A written quote once the assessment is done
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Fat-Dissolving Injections treatment process
The in-office procedure room at Barrie Plastic Surgery
Before and Afters

Patient Transformations

Most cases here are patients of this practice, shown with consent. Cases marked “Clinical case” are supplied by the manufacturer. Each practice case followed an assessment by Dr. Tumi and a plan built around that person's anatomy. Results vary by individual.

  • Patients of this practice and labelled clinical cases
  • Assessed and treated by the same surgeon
  • Results that look like you, only rested
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For educational purposes only. Individual results may vary. Patients consent for photos obtained.

An assessment and a conversation.

You do not need to arrive knowing which procedure you want. Describing what bothers you is enough. You are not committing to surgery by booking a consultation.

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Frequently asked questions

Fat-Dissolving Injections questions,
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The cost depends on the number of sessions and the amount of product each needs, so it is quoted at the consultation rather than before it. Not covered by OHIP. Financing is available through Beautifi, Medicard and Credit Medical.

Typically twenty to thirty minutes per session, and you leave straight afterwards.

None is needed beyond a numbing cream or ice, and a little local anesthetic can be added for comfort. It is done in the office treatment room.

Swelling under the chin for a few days to a week after each session, with some tenderness and numbness that fades over weeks. Most people are back at work the same day or the next.

Most patients feel a brief sting at each injection point. A warm, tight feeling under the chin follows for the rest of the day. Ice and ordinary pain relief manage it.

A few days to a week of visible swelling under the chin after each session, which is part of how it works. A scarf covers most of it, and there is nothing else to avoid beyond heavy exercise for a day or two.

Long-lasting at a stable weight, because the fat cells that are destroyed do not return. The final shape shows a month or two after the last session. ---