Bye-Bye Double Chin: What to Expect with Kybella Fat-Dissolving Injections

Do you often catch yourself examining your chin in the mirror? Having some extra fat beneath the chin is a very common occurrence in people of all ages and weights.

Exercise and dieting can help, but in reality, the way fat is stored is mostly due to hormones, genetics, and the underlying structure of your face. Sometimes, even the best dietary choices can’t determine how fat is stored.

Fortunately, you don’t have to give up on your dream of having a chiseled chin. With the help of fat-dissolving injections, you can now eliminate those stubborn fat deposits without a lengthy recovery or surgical intervention.

Read on as our experts at me.losangeles aesthetics in West Hollywood, California, explain how Kybella® works for dissolving fat underneath your chin and what you can expect from the treatments.

How Kybella injections eliminate your double chin

Kybella’s active ingredient is a synthetic version of deoxycholic acid, a bile acid that naturally helps digest dietary fat. When injected, it disrupts the membrane of fat cells, causing them to rupture. 

Once the fat cells are destroyed, they’re gradually cleared by your body’s immune system and eliminated. Because destroyed fat cells don’t regenerate, the results are permanent.

What happens during your Kybella treatment

Before your treatment, our providers assess the amount and distribution of submental fat, your skin elasticity, and your facial anatomy. Next, we review your medical history and check for any potential interactions with medications or bleeding disorders. 

If you are a good candidate, we mark the treatment area to guide the injection points. To reduce discomfort, a topical anesthetic is applied. The entire treatment lasts anywhere between 15-30 minutes, depending on how many injections are needed.

Kybella recovery and results

After your treatment, you may notice some mild swelling, redness, and tenderness in the treated area. However, you can return to your daily activities as long as you avoid strenuous exercise and extreme heat (saunas, hot baths, etc.) for a day or two.

While results may vary depending on the individual and the amount of medication injected, studies found that, on average, Kybella leads to a 20% reduction in submental fat. Depending on the amount of fat you wish to reduce, you may need 2-6 sessions, spaced at least one month apart.

Say goodbye to your double chin with us

If you’re looking for a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to eliminate your double chin, contact us today to schedule an appointment to learn more about Kybella. You can call our office or book your appointment online.