Kybella 101 The Double Chin Remover

By George K. Verghese, MD

Mid-Atlantic Skin Surgery Institute

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Kybella 101 The Double Chin Remover

The dreaded double chin is one of the most difficult spots to correct, even with regular exercise and a proper diet. Whether you've always struggled with a double chin, or you've developed one later in life, it's not easy to eliminate this trouble area on your own. Thankfully, liposuction isn't the only solution anymore.

The FDA recently approved Kybella, a new injectable treatment that is designed to target fat under the chin and improve your profile.

Produced by the same manufacturer as Botox, the groundbreaking treatment is now becoming available to consumers through specially-trained physicians. Here's what you need to know.

How Does It Work?

Kybella injections actually destroy fat cells under the chin using synthetic deoxycholic acid. This substance is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps break down and absorb dietary fat.

Kybella is injected into the fat beneath the chin and destroys the cells, which noticeably reduces the fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness. Since Kybella completely destroys the cells, they can no longer store or accumulate fat. This means the results are long-lasting and patients shouldn't need further treatment.

How Long Does It Take?

Patients can receive up to six treatment sessions, with each session consisting of multiple small injections. A single session only takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on the amount of fat you have and the number of injections you need. The treatment sessions are given at least one month apart.

Your Kybella-trained specialist will determine how many injections and treatments you need based on your desired appearance.

What Is the Recovery Time?

This treatment is quick and easy, so you shouldn't need much downtime after your injections. There may be some swelling, bruising, redness, numbness, areas of hardness, or pain, but these are temporary and usually resolve on their own.

Who Is A Good Candidate?

Kybella produces noticeable results for patients over the age of 18 with a moderate amount of submental fullness. If you are unhappy, self-conscious, or embarrassed by the fat under your chin, you should consider Kybella.

The treatment is best for people who eat well and exercise regularly, but still have trouble reducing their double chin. It is a great alternative to surgery.

As of now, this drug is only approved for use in the submental area the neck and chin. Over 20 clinical studies have been conducted, treating more than 1,600 people. The majority of patients received six treatments during the clinical trials. If your double chin is making you look older or heavier than you feel, it may be time to talk to a specially trained physician about Kybella.