Kybella® is a popular FDA-approved cosmetic treatment to target fat beneath the chin. The active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that breaks down dietary fat. The non-surgical treatment helps adults reduce unwanted fat under the chin with little to no downtime.
How Long is Recovery from Kybella®?
Most patients require one to three sessions to see their ideal results with Kybella®. While no downtime is necessary, each treatment is spaced a month apart as it takes around a month for the Kybella® to break down the fat and reduce the side effects. Common side effects include swelling, bruising, and soreness in the neck and under the chin.
How to Lessen Swelling After Kybella®
Swelling is the most common side effect and is a sign that the Kybella® is working to break down the fat cells. Some patients notice that their skin has an inflammatory reaction to the process.
Anecdotal reports say that the swelling peaks two to three days after the injection and subsides within a month. Talk to our aestheticians and doctors at Laser Skin Care Center during your consultation about reducing the swelling. Some of the common options include:
- Ice or cold packs
- Warm compresses for the first few days
- Chin straps for added compression
- Over-the-counter antihistamines before treatment
- Over-the-counter pain medications
You may need to try different methods to see what works best to help reduce the swelling. You will not be able to lessen the swelling entirely, but these methods will help you manage it and keep comfortable.
How Long Until I See Results From Kybella®?
Kybella® typically requires one to four treatments to see ideal results. Most patients see visible changes within four to six weeks after their initial injection, and their results continue to improve in the following weeks. You may see your final results after 12 weeks, but some patients continue to see improvements for up to two years.
What are the Benefits of Kybella®?
Kybella® has become well-known for reducing subcutaneous fat under the chin. Some of the benefits of Kybella® include the following:
- Non-surgical fat reduction
- Little to no downtime
- Long-lasting results
- Fewer risks than surgery
Kybella® provides an excellent alternative to liposuction and other fat-reduction treatments for those wanting to avoid surgery.
Am I a Good Candidate for Kybella®?
You are a likely good candidate for Kybella® if you struggle with subcutaneous fat underneath the chin. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a medical condition or bleeding problems, you may not be a good candidate for Kybella® injections.
Please tell our doctors and aestheticians at Laser Skin Care Center if you have had or currently have any medical conditions in the neck area, trouble swallowing, surgery on the face, neck, or chin, or cosmetic treatments on the face, neck, or chin. Patients should follow a healthy lifestyle for the best results, as Kybella® cannot stop future weight gain.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to learn more about Kybella®, 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 various cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
