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US 2017/0319601 A1Published application
Treatment of submental fat
AssigneeKythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorPatricia Walker
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to compositions, kits and methods for non-surgical reduction of localized subcutaneous fat such as that associated with a cosmetic fat accumulation. The methods employ compositions having specific concentrations of a salt of deoxycholic acid which provides a superior fat cell necrosis with modest adverse effects. Examples of localized subcutaneous fat are found in the submental area, in particular under the chin.
Claims12
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A method for decreasing submental fat in a subject, said method comprising
- (a) applying a grid pattern to mark injection sites spaced about 1.0 cm apart from each other at a treatment area of the subject;
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- (b) administering a plurality of subcutaneous injections to the treatment area, one injection administered per injection site as marked by the grid pattern;
- wherein each injection comprises a solution comprising 2 mg of deoxycholic acid, or a salt thereof;
- each injection has a volume of 0.2 mL;
- and each injection is administered at a depth of approximately mid-way into the submental fat.
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