What Is Kybella?
Kybella is a prescription medicine that helps adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to submental fat (severe fat below the chin), more commonly known as a “double chin.” The active ingredient in Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps breakdown and absorb dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, Kybella destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once they’re gone, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal. At Lantry Aesthetic & Skincare Center, we will review your needs during a consultation and offer this treatment if it will benefit you in achieving your beauty goals.
Is Kybella Right For Me?
Kybella can be a very effective treatment if you:
- Are unhappy and self-conscious of the fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness and/or a double chin.
- Feel the condition makes you look older or heavier than you actually are.
- Don’t want to have surgery.
- Eat well and exercise, but submental fullness does not go away.
But as always, the best first step is to book a consultation with us to evaluate your needs and to make sure that this treatment is best for you. You can schedule a consultation by filling out a form here.
What Can I Expect From My Kybella Procedure?
- You’ll be given an initial consultation and evaluation to see if this treatment is the right procedure to meet your goals.
- We will design an individualized treatment plan that is best for you based on the consultation.
- Kybella treatment takes about 15 – 20 minutes and is nearly painless.
- Kybella injections are done 1 month apart from each session.
- You will receive your Kybella treatments either by Dr. Lantry or one of our registered nurses.
- Results are permanent as long as you maintain a proper fitness and diet plan to avoid future weight gain.
- Depending on what your goals are and the consultation, the number of Kybella treatments will need can vary. You should not need more than 6 treatments.
- Swelling can occur and last up to 3 days with the treated area feeling tender. You’ll be given recovery instructions by either Dr. Lantry or the registered nurse.
- You don’t need to take any time off work.
- You’ll have a follow up scheduled to assess your results and see if there’s any touch-up work required.