What is KYBELLA®?
Kybella is a nonsurgical treatment that permanently reduces or eliminates your double chin without risky surgery. With a few injections and minimal downtime, you can see a significant reduction in the amount of fat beneath your chin.
Since Kybella isn’t a surgical treatment, you don’t need to take many steps to prepare for your appointment. You’ll need to wash your face before the injection and avoid taking certain medications in the days leading up to your appointment.
How did I get a double chin?
While many people attribute double chins to obesity and being overweight, they aren’t the only causes. In fact, many people develop double chins because of a genetic predisposition or as a result of natural aging.
Unfortunately, fat under your chin is difficult to target with diet and exercise, and many people seek surgery to improve their profile. But with Kybella, you can improve your profile without surgery or downtime.
You’re not alone if you feel self-conscious about your double chin. When asked how they felt about their chin, more than half of men and women in a recent survey reported dissatisfaction.
How does Kybella work?
Kybella’s active ingredient is something that your body already makes. It’s called deoxycholic acid, and it helps your body dissolve the fat from the food you eat. When it gets injected into the fat under your chin, it works in a similar way to destroy your fat cells. Once they’re destroyed, they can no longer hold fat.
You may need several sessions to get your ideal results. Unless you gain a lot of weight after your Kybella injections, your double chin is gone forever.
Are Kybella injections safe?
Although Kybella is much safer than its surgical alternatives, there are a few common side effects that you should be aware of before you commit to the treatment. You might experience:
- Pain
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Numbness
- Redness
- Stiffness
The active ingredient in Kybella — deoxycholic acid — is recognized and processed by your body without adverse effects.
Am I a candidate for Kybella?
Nearly anyone is a candidate for Kybella. Your doctor may decide that you’re a candidate if you:
- Are 18 or older
- Eat well
- Exercise regularly
- Aren’t pregnant or nursing
- Feel self-conscious about your double chin
- Don’t want to have or don’t qualify for surgery
- Don’t have any infections
Kybella injections aren’t a substitute for a program of healthy diet and exercise or a weight-loss solution.
The only way to be sure that you’re a candidate for Kybella injections is to consult with your doctor. At your consultation, your provider takes note of your medical history and your cosmetic goals with the treatment to be sure that they’re realistic.
If your double chin makes you feel like you look older or larger than you are, call Body Lounge Park Cities or book your appointment online to find out if you’re a good candidate for Kybella injections.
