Kybella®
If you are bothered by the fullness beneath your chin, there is now something that can be done. Kybella treatments, offered by the skin specialists at Village Dermatology in Houston, are a non-surgical way to get rid of that pesky double chin.
Who Can Benefit From Kybella?
According to a study by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgeons, approximately 67% of people are bothered by the fat beneath their chin. Anyone who wants to improve the definition of the chin and jawline should come in for an evaluation.
What Causes Submental Fullness?
Submental fullness, also known as the fat beneath one's chin, is caused by a combination of genetics, aging, and weight gain. Sometimes, though, even despite diet and exercise, the fullness beneath the chin may not go away, and this can make you appear older and heavier than you truly are.
Kybella is the only treatment that is FDA-approved to get rid of the fat beneath the chin by physically destroying the fat cells.
How Does Kybella Work?
Kybella is made of deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring molecule that helps the body break down and absorb fat in the diet. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, Kybella destroys the fat cells. The fat is then cleared from the treated area and is metabolized through the body's natural clearance systems. Because the fat cells are destroyed, results are pretty much permanent.
About Kybella
KYBELLA® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys fat cells in the treatment area under the chin to improve your profile. The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.
How many Kybella treatment sessions will I need?
Since everyone’s chin profile is different, the number of treatments varies from patient to patient. Your healthcare specialist will help determine how many treatment sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your submental fat and your personal treatment goals. Usually 2-6 treatments are needed. Each KYBELLA® treatment session is given at least 1 month apart.
How is Kybella administered?
Treatment can only be administered by a KYBELLA®-trained healthcare specialist. At each treatment, you will receive multiple small injections under your chin, and the injection process takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The exact number of injections will depend on the amount of fat you have under your chin and your desired profile.
Will I need time to recover?
After KYBELLA® treatment, you will have some bullfrog swelling to the area. This is expected for a few days and the swelling is a good thing, it is the acid doing its job to break down the fat. You may also have some numbness, feeling of lumpiness to the area as well as some pinpoint bruising. All usually resides within a few weeks.
