Are you troubled by a double chin? Kybella® is an injectable treatment that eliminates your double chin without surgery. This effective treatment eliminates this unwanted fat and achieves a more sculpted neck and chin without days of recovery time.
What is Kybella®?
Fat under the chin, also known as a double chin and submental fat, can affect the shape and definition of your neck, chin, and jaw. If you want to improve your profile without the scars and recovery time of surgery, Kybella® can help. It works by breaking up fat cells so they can be removed by your lymphatic system. Kybella® is FDA-approved to reduce the appearance of your double chin significantly.
What is Kybella® Made Of?
Kybella® is made of deoxycholic acid. Your body makes this acid in your digestive system to help break apart dietary fats. Kybella® uses lab-produced deoxycholic acid to break down your submental fat. This molecule disrupts the cell membranes of fat cells, damaging them. This damage causes your lymphatic system to begin the removal of the remnants. Because deoxycholic acid only acts on fats, Kybella® has no effect on the skin or other structures.
How Many Kybella® Treatments Will I Need?
The number of Kybella® treatments depends on the amount of submental fat and your body’s response to treatment. Most people need between two and four Kybella® treatments to see their desired results. Treatment takes 15 to 20 minutes, and you can return to your usual activities afterward. We space treatments one month apart, and most people start to see results after four to six weeks.
Is There Any Downtime After Kybella®?
Kybella® does not require any time off from work or limits on your usual activities. However, many people experience swelling in the treatment area. This swelling occurs as your body reacts to the treated fat, which means that the body is responding and clearing the damaged cells away. Swelling fades after two or three days, but you may have residual swelling for a few weeks. Cold or warm compresses may help the swelling resolve more quickly.
How Long Does Kybella® Last?
Our fat cells become settled when we are very young, and our bodies do not make new ones. The existing cells can enlarge or shrink, but removed fat cells will not come back. Kybella® results can last a lifetime if you maintain a consistent weight.
Am I a Good Candidate for Kybella®?
Kybella® is FDA-approved and safe for most people, but it may not be right for everyone. Good candidates for Kybella® want to address submental fat or a double chin without surgery. Candidates should not have any health issues affecting the structures of the neck. You should not have Kybella® if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain medical conditions.
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.
