A recent study by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) reported 68% of people are bothered by their double chin. This double chin, also referred to as submittal fullness, can be caused by age, genetics, or weight gain. It can affect people who lead a healthy lifestyle and are a normal weight. In the past, double chins could only be treated with surgical liposuction.
FDA approved Kybella fat reduction for the double chin is the nonsurgical alternative to facial plastic surgery to specifically help patients significantly reduce submental fat. The treatment consists of tiny cosmetic injections administered directly into the fat under the chin. Kybella destroys localized fat cells so they are no longer able to accumulate fat. Kybella produces a permanent result similar to liposuction in that as long as you maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise routine the fat cells will stay away.
Localized Treatment
Directly Targets Fat Cells
Yes, Kybella is an injectable equivalent to liposuction. As long as your weight stays close to the same, you can expect to see a permanent fat reduction in the areas treated.
Patients do not experience pain post injection. However, there is usually moderate swelling that lasts sometimes up to a week.
Most patients require at least 3 treatments, each spaced 6-8 weeks apart.
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