Hello.
I am Director Jeong Bo-hwang of Cleor Clinic Gangnam.
"Even after losing weight, my double chin remains."
"I avoid taking front-facing photos because of my double chin."
"I started noticing it more after taking off my mask."
Fat under the chin is an area that is particularly difficult to lose, even with weight loss.
There is a reason for this. Structurally, the subcutaneous fat layer under the chin
has slow lymphatic circulation and is in a position where exercise stimulation
is difficult to reach directly.
This is why it often remains unchanged
even with diligent management.
This means that rather than exercise or diet,
a different approach is required.
Among non-surgical methods that directly target double chin fat,
one that has recently gained attention
is a prescription medicine containing Deoxycholic Acid (DCA).
Today, I will explain the Gangnam double chin injection, Pencaira,
from its principles to realistic expectations,
exactly as they are.
There is a difference between fat 'reducing' and 'disappearing'.
Standard contouring injection treatments
work by reducing the size of fat cells.
It is easy to understand if you think of it as letting air out of a balloon.
When the air is gone, it gets smaller, but the balloon itself remains,
so if time passes or lifestyle habits change,
it can inflate again.
On the other hand, Deoxycholic Acid (DCA), the main ingredient of Pencaira,
works by destroying the fat cell membrane itself.
It is closer to popping the balloon entirely.
Destroyed fat cells are excreted from the body,
and because the number of cells decreases, the effect
tends to last longer.
Deoxycholic Acid is a substance that exists naturally
in our bodies in the form of bile acid.
It is also a component
actually involved in the process of digesting dietary fat.
The principle of the Gangnam double chin injection, Pencaira, is to refine
this substance for medical use and inject it directly
into the subcutaneous fat layer of the double chin.
What kind of product is Pencaira?
Pencaira is a DCA-based prescription medicine
developed by Penmix
and approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).
The same DCA component has already been approved by the US FDA
and European health authorities,
so the mechanism and safety of the ingredient
have been verified over a relatively long period.
The action stages of Pencaira are as follows.
The DCA component approaches the fat cell membrane
and destroys the cell membrane structure.
Destroyed fat cells are naturally excreted from the body.
👉Collagen synthesis is induced in the space where fat cells have disappeared,
which also affectsmaintaining skin elasticity.
It is structured to approach fat reduction
while simultaneously preventing skin sagging.
However, there is one thing you should know.
For DCA injections, the concentration and dosage design are crucial.
Higher concentrations can lead to more severe pain and swelling,
so the post-treatment reaction and results vary
depending on the medical team's design approach.
Since the process of fat cell destruction and excretion is required,
many people begin to see changesafter
about one month following the procedure.
Generally, 2–3 sessions at 4-week intervals are recommended,
and the number of sessions varies depending on the amount of fat and individual condition.
After the Pencaira treatment,swelling, bruising, and
temporary pain may occur in the treated area.
In particular, due to the nature of the DCA component, swelling may last for more than a week,
so please keep this in mind when scheduling the procedure.
It is recommended to schedule the treatment
with plenty of time before any important events.
It is an option for the following people:
Those whose chin fat does not go away even after dieting.
Those who felt that standard contouring injections were insufficient.
Those who want a structural approach to their double chin without surgery.
It serves as an option for those considering Gangnam double chin injections.
If there is an active infection or inflammation in the treatment area,
if there is a history of allergy to specific ingredients,
or if you are pregnant or taking blood coagulation-related medications,
a consultation is required before the procedure.
⚠️ Precautions
Swelling may persist for more than a week after the procedure.
Please avoid saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs for several days after the procedure, as they can worsen swelling.
Please refrain from pressing hard on or massaging the treated area.
It is most accurate to judge the results at least one month after the procedure.
Even if you feel there is no change before then, the excretion process may still be ongoing.
It is appropriate to decide on additional treatments after checking the results.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the Gangnam double chin injection Pencaira effective after just one session?
While some people notice changes after a single session,
the effects generally become more pronounced through 2–3 cumulative sessions.
This is because the process of reducing the number of fat cells occurs gradually.
We recommend checking the results of the first session before deciding on additional treatments.
Q. Is Pencaira different from standard contouring injections?
Yes, it is different.
Many standard contouring injections work by reducing the size of fat cells,
so they may return over time.
The DCA component in Pencaira destroys the fat cell membrane itself,
reducing the number of cells, which helps the effect last longer.
For this reason, more people looking for Gangnam double chin injections
are choosing the DCA category.
Q. Isn't the swelling after the procedure too severe?
A local inflammatory response is a natural reaction
during the process of the DCA component destroying fat cell membranes.
This reaction leads to swelling.
In most cases, it subsides within 1–2 weeks,
but the duration may vary depending on individual reactions.
If swelling persists for more than two weeks, it is recommended to visit the clinic for a check-up.
Q. Can it be used on areas other than the double chin?
The MFDS-approved indication for Pencaira is the submental (double chin) area.
For application to other areas, it is best to consult directly with the medical team.
Q. Does it recur?
Because the number of fat cells is reduced, the possibility of recurrence
is lower than with standard contouring injections.
However, if there is extreme weight gain or hormonal changes,
remaining fat cells may enlarge and become noticeable again.
Post-treatment weight management affects the maintenance of results.
Double chins are often difficult to resolve through weight management alone.
Gangnam double chin injection Pencaira
is an option to attempt double chin improvement without surgery
by directly targeting fat cells to create structural changes.
At Cleor Clinic Gangnam, we personally check your current chin condition
and provide honest guidance based on the amount and distribution of fat.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
※ This content is for general information purposes, and results may vary by individual.
Please decide on an accurate diagnosis and treatment through consultation with a specialist.