What is Kybella?
Kybella® is a simple, non-surgical injectable procedure designed to improve the appearance of extra fat under the chin, often known as a double chin. It is the only FDA-approved treatment that targets the fat cells under the chin. This medication is identical to a chemical that the human body naturally produces, called deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid helps to absorb fat. It works by destroying fat cells. Once those cells are destroyed, those cells will no longer store fat. This means they cannot gain back the fat they previously held, making it an extremely effective treatment. The course of treatment is spread across several sessions that span over several months. It is a quick procedure with relatively few side effects and risks.
Chin fat treatment
Cost
The cost varies from patient to patient. Depending on the condition of your neck and chin area, multiple injections are usually required. Oftentimes, patients opt to combine this procedure with another dermal filler treatment, further altering the final cost.
Chin fat treatment
Treatment
To begin, your medical provider takes “before” images of you when you arrive for your appointment. Next, she applies a numbing cream underneath your chin. After that, she applies a temporary tattoo dot grid that serves as a guide. Then, she administers roughly 10 to 50 injections over the course of several minutes. The numbing cream works to minimize discomfort. Finally, she wraps you in a compression bandage. Your chin may feel slightly sore. The medication generally works best after 2 to 4 treatments, spaced six weeks apart.
Chin fat treatment
Who is a good candidate?
The ideal candidate:
- Has realistic expectations for the outcome.
- Is at least 18 years old.
- Has a moderate double chin.
- Has good skin quality with minimal laxity.
- Is not overweight.
- Understands that it is not a weight loss procedure.
Before and after
“In keeping with my approach to treat the whole person, I have assembled procedures that help clients transform at every level. Each treatment offered at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa was specifically chosen because it works, is practical, and provides rejuvenation from the inside out.”
“In keeping with my approach to treat the whole person, I have assembled procedures that help patients transform at every level. Each treatment offered at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa was specifically chosen because it works, is practical, and provides rejuvenation from the inside out.”
Annamarie Salyer FNP-C Indianapolis, IN
What choose Kybella?
One of the reasons people seek out Kybella in Indianapolis is for an increased sense of self-esteem. While a double chin may seem like a small thing, 80 percent of people who have a double chin would like to be rid of it. By rejuvenating the facial profile, people feel better about themselves as a whole after the Kybella procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys the fat cells, or the submental fullness, below your chin.
When injected into subcutaneous fat, Kybella causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.
Kybella® is the right choice for clients who are looking to improve their appearance. The ideal candidate:
- Has realistic expectations for the outcome.
- Is at least 18 years old.
- Has a moderate double chin.
- Has good skin quality with minimal laxity.
- Is not overweight.
- Understands that Kybella is not a weight loss procedure.
The Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa practitioner administers Kybella using a fine, small gauge needle.
The number of Kybella treatments needed varies between clients. Many clients treated with Kybella experience visible chin contouring in 2 to 4 treatments. Some clients require up to 6 treatments in order to achieve desired results.