Kybella is an aesthetic treatment from Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm indicated for treating submental fat also known as the double chin without surgery. Kybella for double chin reduction has been featured all over the media and even had Khloe Kardashian as a spokesperson for their live chin up campaign. The idea of having stubborn double chin fat reduced for good with just a few injections sounds too good to be true so does it really work? What is the downtime? Will it cause loose skin? Can Kybella be used on other areas of the body to reduce fat? Here is the skinny on Kybella, the treatment taking the aesthetic market by storm.
What exactly is Kybella for Double Chin Reduction and does it work?
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable drug that is identical to deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown of dietary fat. Once injected into the fat underneath the chin, Kybella destroys fat cells for good. Kybella is administered in a series of small injections as an outpatient treatment that takes only about 15 minutes. Often a series of 2-4 treatments are performed for the desired result. Treatments are spaced 6 weeks apart. There have been over 20 clinical trials on Kybella showing its efficacy. It has been clinically shown to reduce submental fat and improve jawline contour. Kybella also has a positive 85% rating on RealSelf, which is a website dedicated to physician and patient questions, answers and reviews.
Will Kybella cause loose skin?
During clinical trials, Kybella has been shown to not only reduce fat and improve contour but also tighten the skin. While it is not an alternative to liposuction or a surgical neck or facelift, it has been shown to improve skin elasticity for those with mild to moderate laxity accompanied with submental fat. Having skin tightening as one of the side effects of Kybella is a major perk – yes, please!
What is the downtime?
The most common downtime associated with Kybella is a possible bruise or more commonly swelling at the injection site. Swelling typically subsides within about one week after treatment. While there is still downtime associated with Kybella, it is minimal compared to surgery which may require longer downtime or discomfort.
Can Kybella be used on other areas of the body?
In short, yes Kybella has been used off-label to treat other areas of unwanted fat on the body. It is important to have an experienced Kybella provider discuss the risks and benefits of using Kybella off-label. There are a variety of other fat reduction treatments for the body available such as the popular Coolsculpting treatment that freezes off fat non-invasively as well as surgical liposuction that may be more effective depending on individual goals and candidacy.
Try Kybella for Double Chin Reduction in North Chicago
A study performed by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery last year reported that 68% of people were concerned with the extra chin or neck fat. Kybella is a clinically proven method of reducing unwanted fat and improving contour. If you would like to learn more about Kybella for double chin reduction, contact us for a complimentary consultation.
