Kybella is a non-human, non-animal derived version of deoxycholic acid, which is a NATURALLY occurring enzyme found in all of us that helps break down fat and absorb it. Since April 2015, Kybella has been FDA-approved to treat double chins. This treatment is effective for drastically improving the facial profile by permanently eliminating submental fullness under the chin. The process sculpts small areas of fat and creates a small amount of inflammation that is associated with small amounts of skin tightening.

Kybella is used as an injection, much like Botox or Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Belotero, Restylane), in the submental/“double chin” region to dissolve fat away and improve the overall contour of the neck and jawline. Traditional methods to treat excess fat in the neck and under the chin require liposuction and/or a neck lift.

Patients with consolidated fat deposits and fullness underneath the chin are great candidates for Kybella. Because Kybella is not intended to remove the skin, patients who have a lot of loose and hanging skin (“turkey neck”) are not good candidates for this procedure. We spend ample amounts of time with every patient and will thoroughly review your medical history to see if Kybella or this procedure is right for you.

After the treatment area has been examined, the area will be numbed with a compounded topical numbing cream. After the area is numb, the patient washes the area with soap and water. Before injecting the area will be marked with a grid, this process ensures equal delivery of the Kybella, so there is no risk of contour irregularity. An ice pack is applied while the numbing medicine takes its effect. After a period of 5-10 minutes, Kybella is injected into the area of interest. This is a virtually painless process. Ice packs are reapplied for 5-10 minutes. The Kybella permanently destroys the fat cells immediately.

After the treatment area has been examined, the area will be numbed with a compounded topical numbing cream. After the area is numb, the patient washes the area with soap and water. Before injecting the area will be marked with a grid, this process ensures equal delivery of the Kybella, so there is no risk of contour irregularity. An ice pack is applied while the numbing medicine takes its effect. After a period of 5-10 minutes, Kybella is injected into the area of interest. This is a virtually painless process. Ice packs are reapplied for 5-10 minutes. The Kybella permanently destroys the fat cells immediately.

Kybella is a PERMANENT FAT DISSOLVING solution for a heavy neck/jawline. UNLIKE botox or dermal fillers, this treatment is permanent. Your results depend on the amount of excess fat you have under your chin. Most patients begin seeing results 3-4 weeks post-injection.