Saggy skin and excess fat are problems that in most cases can’t be corrected by dieting or exercising.
As a result, many people suffer from having a double chin that can make them look older than they really are.
One of the latest treatments that help fight those awful double chins is Kybella.
Facts about Kybella
- First FDA approved non-surgical injection for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe submental fullness
- Approved by the FDA on April 29, 2015 and launched on June 19, 2015
What is it?
- Prescription medicine to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (double chin)
- The active ingredient in Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid
- It’s a non-human, non-animal molecule that occurs naturally in the body and aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat
- The injection is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat
Area of treatment
- Chin
Kybella has been approved by the FDA to be applied only on the chin
How does it work?
- Kybella is injected into the fat beneath the skin, resulting in eliminating fat cells
- Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat
- Should not be injected into or in close proximity to the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve
How is Kybella applied?
- An examination of the area under and around your chin is performed to determine if the treatment is right for you
- Multiple small injections will be applied under your chin at each treatment session
- Process takes from 15 to 20 minutes
- The number of injections will depend on the amount of fat under your chin
- The number of sessions varies from person to person as well
- Each treatment is given at least 1 month apart
- Maximum number of treatments to receive are 6
Recovery and Possible Side Effects
Most common side effects occur in the treatment area and include:
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Numbness
- Pain
- Redness
- Areas of hardness
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