Kybella®/ The Double Chin Dissolver
The first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment meant especially to target under chin fat is Kybella®. Synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that helps break down and absorb fat, makes up this ground-breaking remedy. Kybella® rapidly damages fat cell membranes when injected into the double chin area, therefore stopping these cells from storing or accumulating fat going forward. Unlike surgical operations, Kybella treatment calls for no incisions and progressively lowers submental fullness via a sequence of exact injections. Once removed, these fat cells cannot rebuild and provide patients with a long-term fix for better jawline definition and facial profile.
How does the procedure work?
The Kybella procedure starts with an adapted consultation to assess your anatomy and create reasonable expectations. Your doctor cleans the area and uses a topical numbing agent for comfort on treatment day. A custom treatment grid is marked beneath your chin to ensure precise placement of injections. Usually 20–30 injections per session, the therapist then immediately gives several tiny injections straight into the under chin fat tissue, taking around 15–20 minutes overall. During the process you will experience pressure instead of pain. Ice bags help reduce swelling following therapy. The body naturally processes and eliminates the destroyed fat cells over the following weeks, gradually revealing a more contoured profile. No downtime is required, though some swelling is expected.
How Many Kybella Sessions Are Necessary for Optimal Results?
Though some may need up to 6 sessions depending on their starting point, most patients need 2-4 Kybella treatment sessions to get their intended effects. Usually separated 4-6 weeks, treatments give enough time for the body to digest dead fat cells and for swelling to go down. Many elements affect the amount of sessions: your body’s reaction to treatment, the degree of double chin fat present, and your own aesthetic aspirations. At your first visit, your provider will design a tailored treatment plan.
Benefits of Kybella® Treatments
Kybella offers a targeted solution without the recovery time of surgery—patients typically return to normal activities within 24-48 hours. The destroyed fat cells never return, creating permanent contouring of the under chin area when combined with stable weight maintenance. There are no stitches, wounds, or scars to control, unlike in surgical procedures. Apart from physical changes, patients claim major psychological advantages including better self-image and confidence in profile pictures. For individuals looking for a long-lasting jawline definition, the slow nature of the results also guarantees that the alterations seem natural rather than obvious, making Kybella’s treatment cost reasonable.
Looking to treat stubborn fat or reduce the appearance of a double chin? Kybella® is a first-of-its kind treatment for those who want results without the invasiveness of surgery.
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Facial Contouring
Body Contouring
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Kybella® at A Glance
Avoid scheduling this treatment 2 days before a big event, as you may experience some lingering swelling.
- Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and smoking for 2 days before treatment.
- Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, and Aleve) for 3 days before your treatment, as they may increase the likelihood of bruising.
You’ll start to see results after at least 2-4 sessions. Body weight fluctuations can affect the elasticity of the skin, so we encourage you to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen throughout this process.
We recommend a series of 2-4 sessions, depending on your goals, spaced 4 weeks apart.
