Kybella

KYBELLA®

In a survey of 4,000 men and women, 1 in 4 reported being bothered by submental fullness, also known as a double chin. Excess fat beneath the chin can cause an aged, overweight appearance, as well as feelings of embarrassment and self-consciousness.

Submental fullness can be attributed to genetics, weight gain, and the aging process. Sometimes, no matter how much you diet and exercise, the condition may not go away. Kybella could be the answer to your chin woes.

KYBELLA® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys fat cells under the chin to improve your profile.

The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.

During your Kybella treatment, the treatment area will be defined with a cosmetic pencil and an injection map similar to a temporary tattoo will be applied to the marked area. The 0.2 mL of medication is injected into each map point that falls within the defined area. Treatment takes approximately 15-20 minutes and you may resume all normal activities, including exercise if it’s comfortable for you, immediately.

As with all cosmetic procedures, there is the risk of side effects after your Kybella treatment. The most common side effects are localized to the treatment area and include: swelling, bruising, discomfort/pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness. Most side effects begin to resolve within 48 hours and are easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief and ice-packs/cold compresses.

Treatment with Kybella requires multiple sessions to obtain optimal results. Since everyone’s chin profile is different, the number of treatments and dosage per treatment varies from patient to patient. Each KYBELLA® treatment session is given at least 1 month apart, and you should not receive more than 6 treatments. Most patients require 2-3 vials of medication per treatment session. We have seen excellent results with a series of 2-3 treatment sessions spaced 6-8 weeks apart in our patient population. In clinical studies, 59% of patients received 6 treatments.