Deoxycholic Acid (DCA) Preparation (Violet · Bellacollin · Olipith · Pencaera)
Also known as: DCA
Korean name: Deoxycholic acid 제제. 브이올렛, 데옥시콜산 제제, 벨라콜린, 올리핏, 펜카이라
Who it's for
Individuals wishing to improve submental fat (double chin)
Effect
Aims to reduce submental fat, with effects varying by individual
Procedure time
Approximately 5-10 minutes (based on contour injection data, individual product/preparation confirmation not available)
Anesthesia
Local — Minimizes pain using nano needles, cannulas, etc., and some clinics also use topical anesthesia (general standard for contour injections)
Downtime
It is commonly recommended to avoid excessive drinking, saunas/spas, and hot baths for 3-7 days post-procedure (confirmed by media and hospital data)
Recommended stay in Korea
1-3 days (general standard, hospital confirmation needed). Actual schedule should be finalized during hospital consultation.
Alternative procedures
Contour injections, lipolytic injections (PPC, etc.) — The key difference is that only the DCA preparation is a formally approved ingredient, while the others are off-label.
Cautions
The FDA has strengthened warnings due to reports of vision loss and nerve damage after use in areas outside the chin, according to media reports (domestic approval is limited to the submental area) — Procedures outside the approved area are considered off-label use.
Aftercare
Avoid excessive drinking, saunas/spas, and hot baths for 3-7 days post-procedure.
Regulatory note
Not applicable (when used within the approved scope). Use outside the approved area (submental) is off-label.