KYBELLA INJECTIONS

Before the advent of the fat-dissolving injectable Kybella, liposuction and surgery were the only options to reinstate a poorly defined chin-jawline neck area.

Although fat under the chin serves a purpose (it creates support and structure), too much of it can leave the jawline looking weak and lacking sharpness. For the most part, men desire a more masculine and square-looking jaw and chin, and women want a sharply chiseled one that represents the heart-shaped face.

Yet a few injections of Kybella can reduce the amount of fat under the chin and along the jawline to permanently destroy fat in these areas and reinstate a youthful and perfectly contoured jawline.

WHAT IS KYBELLA?

Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys fat cells in the area under the chin to improve your profile.

Kybella is a prescription medicine to treat moderate to severe submental fat (fat below the chin), commonly known as a double chin. Submental fullness is harmless fat that tends to gather and accumulate under the chin. Kybella is a good treatment for adults of all ages.

Kybella is a non-surgical option that melts fat via multiple injections over a few months. No numbing cream is required. The entire injection process takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Since everyone has a different amount of fat under their chin, the number of sessions varies from patient to patient. Your practitioner will determine how many sessions are needed during your consultation. Each set of injections is one month apart. The maximum amount of treatments is six, although most patients are happy after three sessions.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The active ingredient in Kybella is a synthetic version of deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally-occurring molecule in the body (a salt in human bile that helps with fat digestion) that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into an area, it permanently destroys fat cells, so those cells will no longer accumulate or store fat.

When injected into the fat beneath the chin, Kybella destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. The fat cells dissolve and turn into what is known as cellular debris, which the lymphatic system naturally excretes over a few weeks.

To obtain the full results of the fat-dissolving power of Kybella, a series of treatments is necessary. During each injection session, about 20 injections are used under the chin.

A mild burning or stinging sensation occurs as soon as Kybella is injected under the chin. It can also feel as if the area is tightening up under pressure. This sensation indicates that Kybella is taking action, and the initial feeling will stop after about 15 minutes.

Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not usually necessary once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.

TREATMENT AREAS

Kybella is FDA approved for use under the chin to treat submental fat. However, there are other off-label (non-FDA-approved areas) where Kybella injections are routinely administered to treat stubborn fatty pockets, including:

• Fat on the bra line (between the bra and the armpit)
• The knees
• The jowls
• The arms
• Love handles and fat on the hips
• The banana roll

Pinchable fat, pretty much anywhere on the body, responds to Kybella, even if it’s an off-label use.

KYBELLA BENEFITS

Kybella’s main benefit is to reduce fat under the chin and sculpt the jawline and chin for a more defined look.

This area is often difficult to lose weight because it’s hard to spot treat one isolated facial area. While a healthy diet and exercise can help improve fatty pockets under the chin, Kybella is a better solution for long-term improvement.

Because it targets hard-to-treat fatty areas, Kybella is an excellent alternative to surgical options, like liposuction, without downtime, the expense, and recovery. The treatment is non-invasive, and there are no cutting or sutures required. It’s also a fast and easy procedure that provides dramatic results.

Once the extra fat is eliminated, there’s a more precise delineation between the chin, neck, chin, and jawline, making the lower face appear sharper and younger-looking.

HOW MUCH DO KYBELLA INJECTIONS COST?

Kybella varies in cost from provider to provider.

To determine the cost of your session, call our office to schedule a free consultation where we will put a custom Kybella program together to correct your current concerns.