About
Kybella® is a highly effective injectable treatment that improves your appearance by destroying stubborn fat cells in the submental area.
- Is a nonsurgical, 15-to 20-minute in-office treatment session.
- Is customized to help you achieve your treatment goals.
- Destroys fat cells when injected into the fat beneath your chin. Once the aesthetic goal is achieved, re-treatment is not expected.
What to Expect
For most patients, downtime was minimal and occurred most commonly after the first treatment session. When scheduling your treatments, keep your social plans and work commitments in mind.
You may experience some bruising, redness, swelling, or tenderness at your injection sites, but these are typically temporary and resolve quickly.
How it Works
The active ingredient in Kybella is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath your chin, Kybella causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.
Many patients treated with Kybella experience visible contouring of their chin profile in 2 to 4 treatments. Some people require up to 6 treatments in order to achieve results.
How to Prepare
- For 3-5 days before treatment, avoid blood thinners like NSAIDs (including Advil, aspirin, and Aleve), alcohol and fish oils. Any blood thinning medication can increase the chance of bruising. If you need to take an over-the-counter pain reliever, take Tylenol instead.
- The average length of the cosmetic injections of Kybella is about 30 minutes per session depending on the individual.
- Please reschedule if you have any skin issues near the treatment area.