1️⃣ Introduction
Even if I diet hard, the fat under my chin just won't go away.
I got a double chin injection, but it came back after some time.
This is a common sentiment among those concerned about a double chin. In some cases, a double chin cannot be resolved by weight loss alone, and it tends to become more pronounced when accompanied by a decline in skin elasticity, such as from the habit of frequently looking down at a smartphone. Whether V-OLET is the appropriate approach depends on the underlying cause of the double chin. Since the necessary approach differs depending on whether the cause is fat or loss of elasticity and sagging, identifying the cause is the first step.
2️⃣ Explanation of Core Structure/Principles
V-Olelet, structural difference between the method of reducing fat cell size and the method of reducing cell number
Conventional contouring injections work by temporarily reducing the size (volume) of fat cells. Since the cells themselves remain, they may enlarge again if lifestyle habits are not maintained.
Deoxycholic acid (DCA), the main component of V-Oleat (a bile acid-derived substance involved in the body's fat metabolism), operates through a different mechanism. It acts directly on the cell membranes of fat cells to lyse them, and the lysed cellular debris is then eliminated from the body via lymphatic circulation. To use an analogy, this is the difference between deflating a balloon (reducing its size) and eliminating the balloon itself (cell lysis). However, while the number of cells is reduced, the double chin line may change again depending on changes in the size of the remaining fat cells or weight gain. Significant swelling and lumps occur immediately after the procedure as inflammatory responses and tissue regeneration processes proceed following cell lysis.
3️⃣ Factors Affecting Results
① Changes caused by the inflammatory response during the recovery process after the V-Olelet procedure
When deoxycholic acid dissolves fat cells, an inflammatory response inevitably occurs. This inflammatory reaction is the reason why swelling, pain, bruising, and tissue hardening (lumping) appear for about 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure. This inflammatory response serves as a signal that cells are being dissolved, and in some cases, a skin contraction effect may occur as a byproduct during the tissue regeneration process. However, this skin contraction operates differently from the mechanism of action in lifting procedures. In cases of severe sagging, Gwangju V-Olet alone may have limitations in the extent of contour changes, so a lifting approach may need to be combined. It may take several weeks to several months for the swelling to completely subside and the lines to stabilize.
② Structures where injection depth and uniformity affect surface results
The double chin area is an anatomical structure where nerves and blood vessels are located adjacent beneath the skin. If the injection depth is too shallow or uneven, it can cause the skin surface to become bumpy or affect surrounding tissues. In cases of asymmetrical double chin, the difference in fat volume between the left and right sides must be assessed first; simply injecting evenly may fail to correct the asymmetry or may even accentuate it. Since the injection site and volume design vary depending on the amount of fat, the degree of skin sagging, and the presence of asymmetry, approaching the procedure without a prior evaluation may result in variations in outcomes.
③ Structure in which lifestyle habits are linked to maintaining V-Olelet results
Fat cells dissolved by V-Oleat do not return to the same location. However, if remaining fat cells enlarge or new fat accumulates in adjacent areas, the body line may change again. Maintaining the results is difficult without accompanying weight management and lifestyle changes. Typically, a method of accumulating effects through repeated treatments 2 to 3 times at one-month intervals is considered.
4️⃣ Selection Criteria Checklist
Please check the questions below before considering Violet.
□ Is it known whether the main cause of the double chin is fat accumulation or skin sagging and loss of elasticity?
□ Are you prepared with the schedule and environment to tolerate swelling and lumps for 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure?
Do you have the will and the environment to combine weight management with lifestyle modifications?
When skin sagging is the primary cause, Gwangju V-Olelet alone has limitations in its scope of treatment. This assessment can only be made after first evaluating the amount of fat and the condition of skin elasticity.
5️⃣ Comparison Chart: Standard Contour Injection vs. V-Olelet
※ This table is not intended for a comparison of superiority or inferiority. The appropriate approach varies depending on the cause of the double chin and the individual's condition.
Classification General Contour Injection V-OLET
Mechanism of Action: Reduction in fat cell size (volume); cell lysis by deoxycholic acid → lymphatic drainage
Recurrence is possible due to residual cells. Recurrence is possible with hypertrophy of residual cells or weight gain.
Relatively short swelling and recovery: 1–2 weeks, accompanied by swelling, stiffness, and pain
Possibility of changes in elasticity and sagging. Secondary skin contraction possible (different concept from lifting).
Approval Status: Hospital-specific proprietary formulations, KFDA-approved ingredients (deoxycholic acid)
Precautions: Reaccumulation if lifestyle habits are not changed; unevenness or asymmetry if injection location or depth is misjudged.
※ Application may vary depending on individual conditions (fat amount, skin elasticity, degree of sagging, age, lifestyle).
6️⃣ Q&A
Q1. I have severe swelling and lumps after the V-Oleat procedure. Is something wrong?
With V-Olelet, swelling, pain, bruising, and tissue hardening may occur for approximately 1 to 2 weeks after the procedure because an inflammatory response occurs during the process in which deoxycholic acid dissolves fat cells. Swelling and lumps are signs that cells are dissolving and fall within the range of normal reactions. The severity varies depending on the amount of fat, the injection area, and individual recovery ability. The bulging appearance under the chin immediately after the procedure is also part of the inflammatory response and subsides over time. If severe swelling persists for more than 2 weeks or is accompanied by fever or extreme pain, do not self-diagnose and seek medical attention.
Q2. Do I need to receive V-Olelet and lifting together?
It is not mandatory. The approach varies depending on whether the primary cause of the double chin is fat accumulation or skin sagging. If fat accumulation is the cause, a V-Olelet-only approach may be considered. However, if skin elasticity loss or sagging is present, V-Olelet alone may limit the extent of contour changes, so combining it with a lifting procedure may be considered. Since the skin tightening effect of Gwangju V-Olelet works differently from lifting procedures, it is difficult to use as an alternative in cases of severe sagging. The appropriate approach can only be determined after first evaluating the amount of fat and the condition of skin elasticity.
Q3. Is the Violet effect permanent?
Since V-Ole's deoxycholic acid works by dissolving fat cells to reduce their number, the dissolved cells do not return to the same location. However, if remaining cells enlarge or weight increases, new fat may accumulate in adjacent areas, causing the body line to change again. Maintaining the results is difficult without accompanying weight management and lifestyle changes. You must be aware in advance that this procedure does not guarantee permanent changes.
7️⃣ Wrapping up
At V-Oleit, determining the outcome depends more on first identifying whether the primary cause of the double chin is fat or sagging, rather than simply selecting the ingredients. While the mechanism by which deoxycholic acid dissolves fat cells to reduce their number differs from standard contouring injections, significant swelling and lumps occur during the recovery period, so a schedule must be planned in advance. If accompanied by skin sagging, V-Oleit alone has limited scope of treatment, and its skin tightening effect is a different concept from lifting procedures. Without accompanying lifestyle changes, the lines may shift again due to hypertrophy of residual cells or accumulation of adjacent fat. Identifying whether the cause of your double chin is fat or sagging, and whether you are willing to tolerate the recovery period, is the starting point for approaching V-Oleit.
⚠️ Legal Notice and Side Effects Information
※ This article is for general informational purposes only.
※ This article was written in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.
※ Individual results may vary for all procedures/treatments, and side effects (swelling, bruising, pain, tissue hardening, skin unevenness, asymmetry, sensory abnormalities, infection, etc.) may occur.
※ Temporary reactions (swelling, lumps, pain) often occur during the cell lysis process, but if they persist for more than 2 weeks or are accompanied by fever, medical consultation is required.
※ Results may vary depending on individual conditions (fat amount, skin elasticity, degree of sagging, age, health status, and lifestyle).
