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Kybella

Dermatology Services Belmont, MA (19)

Say Goodbye To Stubborn Fat with Kybella

Kybella® is a versatile injectable that reduces submental fat, and jowls. Ideal for those seeking a slimmer neck and profile.

How Kybella Works

Kybella® uses deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance that breaks down fat. This injectable requires no general anesthesia or incisions. It destroys fat cells, which are then flushed out of the body through the lymphatic system over a few weeks.

What Does Kybella® Address?

What To Expect During Treatment

The treatment area is cleansed and a topical anesthetic is applied. The procedure involves 10-50 injections and takes about 10 minutes. Multiple treatments may be needed, but no maintenance sessions are required once results are achieved.

Minimal Downtime

Kybella® requires minimal downtime compared to invasive procedures. Side effects like swelling, discomfort, bruising, itching, numbness, and redness may occur but usually resolve with cold compresses. Most patients need about two days of downtime.

Candidates for Kybella®

You might be a perfect candidate for Kybella® if you are 18 or older, not obese, and dislike moderate under-chin fat, jowls, or tiny pockets of fat. Additionally, having good skin quality and firmness, understanding that Kybella is not a weight loss procedure, and having realistic expectations for the results are important criteria.

Kybella® FAQ

Kybella® is specifically FDA-approved to treat submental fullness, also known as a double chin. It targets the fat cells under the chin to improve your jawline’s contour.

The results of Kybella® are long-lasting because the treated fat cells are permanently eliminated. Maintaining a stable weight can help prolong the effects.

While individual pain tolerance varies, most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. Topical numbing agents or local anesthesia can be used to enhance comfort.