Nowadays, we are blessed with a wealth of treatment options to target just about any common aesthetic issue. One of the most frequent complaints from patients at the Laser Skin Care Center is that they have a double chin. This can be completely hereditary, but that won’t change the fact that it makes you self-conscious. So, you’ll be pleased to know that Kybella® treatment exists to target the excess fatty tissue under your chin area!
What is Kybella®?
Kybella® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults that has been explicitly developed to treat double chins. It consists of a solution made with deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in the body. Within your body, deoxycholic acid is responsible for helping dietary fat break down and be absorbed. In essence, Kybella® forces this process to happen by injecting the substance under your chin.
Because the injections are made directly into the problem area, you will see fat reduction that doesn’t impact other parts of your body. It is a brilliant treatment idea for anyone that feels self-conscious about their double chin and wants to avoid any cosmetic surgery.
How Long Until Your Double Chin is Reduced?
Most patients require 3-4 Kybella® treatments to see a reduction in their double chin. The science behind these injections means that you can’t expect to see immediate results. You have to wait for the deoxycholic acid to break the fat down and help it be absorbed by the body. This takes time, and most patients start seeing visible changes at the 4-6 week mark following the initial treatment.
From here, the results continue to improve and your chin will gradually reduce in size. By 12 weeks, most patients are at the stage where the ideal results will be seen. However, some patients may still see improvements for up to 2 years – it depends on how much fat is removed from the area.
Once the results are there, you can prevent your double chin from ever growing back. Kybella® targets fat deposits under your skin, and once they are broken down they won’t magically grow back. Therefore, your double chin will be gone forever, provided you follow a healthy lifestyle and maintain your current weight.
Are You a Candidate for Kybella®?
Kybella® has been FDA approved since 2015, making it a safe treatment for you to have. It’s seen by many cosmetic experts at Laser Skin Care Center as a viable alternative to surgical procedures – like liposuction or a facelift. If you want to see visible and natural results, without worrying about scarring or recovering from surgery, Kybella® might be perfect for you.
The best candidates should be over 18 years of age and have excess fat beneath the chin. They should also be within a few pounds of their target weight, preferably following a healthy lifestyle. You are not suitable for Kybella® if you are overweight and looking for fat loss treatments.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about TREATMENT, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA area and offers a variety of cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
