Celluform fat dissolving for chin in Thames Ditton

The fat cells destroyed by Celluform do not regenerate, which means the reduction in that specific area is considered permanent. However, the remaining fat cells in the body — including any that may exist elsewhere under the chin — can still expand if there is significant weight gain, so maintaining a broadly stable weight supports the longevity of the result.

Celluform is not a weight-loss treatment; it is designed to address stubborn localised fat that persists despite a healthy diet and exercise. Most patients require 2–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart to achieve their desired outcome.

Most patients need between 2 and 4 treatment sessions to achieve a satisfactory reduction in chin fat, with each session spaced 4–6 weeks apart to allow the body to process the dissolved fat before the next treatment.

The precise number depends on the volume of fat present, your anatomy, and how your body responds to the initial sessions. The outcome is reviewed after each appointment before recommending whether a further session is beneficial.

A typical session takes around 30 minutes. A topical numbing cream is applied to the chin area beforehand to minimise discomfort. The Celluform solution is then delivered via fine needle injections or a small cannula into the fatty tissue beneath the chin.

You may feel mild stinging or warmth during the injections, which settles quickly. The treated area is then gently cleansed, and you will be given written aftercare guidance before leaving the practice.

Some degree of swelling, tenderness, and possible bruising in the chin and neck area is expected after Celluform treatment — this is a normal part of the process as the body responds to the dissolved fat. These effects are typically most noticeable in the first 3–7 days and then gradually settle.

Most patients can return to desk-based work the following day, though the swelling may be visible for a week or more. Strenuous exercise and excessive heat (saunas, hot baths) are best avoided for a few days post-treatment. If you have a social event planned, allowing at least 1–2 weeks between your treatment and the occasion is sensible.

Celluform is generally suitable for adults who have a noticeable pocket of fat beneath the chin — often called a double chin — that has not responded to diet or exercise. Good candidates are broadly healthy, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have realistic expectations about the number of sessions required.

Celluform is not appropriate for everyone. Dr Bravis carries out a full assessment at your consultation to review your anatomy, skin quality, medical history, and treatment goals before recommending whether Celluform is the right approach for you.

This is an honest and important question. In patients with good skin elasticity, the skin in the chin and neck area typically contracts well as the fat reduces, giving a naturally tighter appearance. However, in patients with more mature skin or significant laxity, reducing the volume of fat may reveal looser skin beneath.

Skin quality is assessed as part of the consultation. For some patients, combining Celluform with a skin-quality treatment — such as Profhilo or Celluma Pro LED therapy — may help to support the overlying skin alongside the fat reduction. This is discussed openly so you can make an informed decision.

Celluform, surgical liposuction, and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) each take a different approach to reducing a double chin, and no single method is right for everyone.

Surgery (liposuction or chin liposuction) offers the most dramatic and fastest reduction in a single session but carries anaesthetic risk, a longer recovery, and higher cost. HIFU works by using focused ultrasound energy to destroy fat cells and simultaneously tighten skin — it is non-injectable but its effect on pure fat reduction tends to be more modest than Celluform injections. Celluform sits between the two: more targeted and effective than HIFU for true fat reduction, less invasive and less costly than surgery, but requiring several sessions and carrying typical post-injection swelling. Dr Bravis can discuss which route is most appropriate for your anatomy and goals at your consultation.

Because the fat dissolves gradually and is removed by the body's natural processes, results develop over several weeks rather than immediately after treatment. Most patients begin to notice a visible improvement approximately 2 weeks after their first or second session, with the full outcome of each session becoming apparent over 4–6 weeks.

The final result of a full course of treatment is typically assessed 6–8 weeks after the last session. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle after treatment helps to preserve and consolidate the improvement.

Yes — Thames Dental & Skin is located in Thames Ditton, Surrey, and is convenient for patients travelling from Kingston upon Thames, Esher, Surbiton, Walton-on-Thames, Molesey, Hinchley Wood, Long Ditton, and the surrounding area.

If you would like to discuss whether Celluform is suitable for you, or simply find out more before booking a consultation, please contact the practice — we are happy to answer questions before you commit to an appointment.