Contour. Refine. Define.
Kybella is a groundbreaking, FDA-approved injectable designed to permanently dissolve unwanted fat beneath the chin refining your profile and restoring confidence without surgery.
The active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps break down and absorb fat. Kybella is a purified, synthetic version of this molecule that, once injected, destroys fat cells permanently, preventing them from storing or accumulating fat in the future.
Treatment is quick, requires minimal downtime, and offers a sleek, defined jawline without the need for liposuction. Visible improvement typically appears within 6–8 weeks after treatment, with continued refinement as your body naturally eliminates the dissolved fat cells.
No matter how hard you work out, or how skinny you may be, under the chin fat can be stubborn and frustrating. If this sounds like you, good news! We have tools! Kybella can be injected to reduce double-chin fat permanently. Typically, a session of Kybella is 2 vials and may need to be repeated up to 2-3 times at least 4 weeks apart.
Jowls refer to the stubborn fat pads that tend to sag on our jawline as we age. They happened from loss of elastin and collagen in the skin, genetics, or environmental factors like smoking. Kybella can be injected into these fat pads to melt away the appearance of jowls. Forever! Usually, 1 vial per side is used per session. 2-3 sessions may be needed.
Kybella was approved by the FDA in 2015. It is very well tolerated as an alternative to surgical procedures like liposuction that require anesthesia and downtime.
First and foremost, expect swelling. Swelling happens to everyone as the Kybella destroys fat cell membranes; preventing fat cells from storing fat. Swelling is a part of the process for Kybella to go to work! It is advised that you do not try to mitigate the swelling, for if you do, it may stop the Kybella from melting away those unwanted fat cells. Swelling lasts about 7 days so prepare life events accordingly.
Mild to moderate pain or ache is commonly experienced with the initial injection of Kybella and usually subsides within 20-30 mins post injection. We do not use lidocaine when injected so maximum results can be obtained.
The biggest side effect of Kybella is always SWELLING. Swelling can be significant and usually resolves within a full week. It is advised to NOT try to mitigate the swelling because it is the swelling that helps aid in the retraction of the neck. Ache/pain is usually experienced upon injection but is short lived; usually around 20-30 minutes. Other side effects that can occur, but are more rare, include areas of hardness in the treatment area or numbness that usually returns within one month.
Expect to begin noticing results from Kybella around 6-8 weeks post treatment!
To improve your chances of NOT bruising, avoid ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, prescription blood thinners, supplements like garlic, ginseng, or ginkgo or anything that will potentiate a bruise.
Kybella does not require much aftercare. The most important thing is to allow the swelling to run its course without trying to minimize it. This means NO ice and avoid anti-inflammatories and anti-histamines.
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