Kybella Cosmetic Injectable

Kybella® stands out as the first and only FDA-approved injectable designed specifically to enhance the appearance of moderate to severe fat under the chin by physically destroying fat cells.

Non-Surgical Double Chin Reduction

Kybella is an FDA-approved prescription medication for adults that effectively reduces moderate to severe fat beneath the chin, commonly known as a “double chin.” If you’re bothered by the fullness beneath your chin, you’re not alone. According to a 2015 survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, 67% of people said that they are bothered by the fat beneath their chin, or what your healthcare provider may call “submental fullness associated with submental fat.” Kybella offers a non-surgical solution to reduce a double chin.

How Does Kybella Work?

Kybella is designed to reduce submental fullness caused by fat under the chin. Submental fullness can impact a broad range of male and female adults. Sometimes, even with diet or exercise, the unwanted fullness beneath your chin may not go away, and it could make you appear older or heavier than you actually are.

Some possible causes of submental fullness are as follows:

Genetics
Weight gain
Aging

When injected into the fat beneath your chin, Kybella destroys fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. The active ingredient in Kybella is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. Fat cleared from the treatment area is processed through your body’s natural metabolism.

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How Do I Know if Kybella Is Right for Me?

Kybella may be right for you if you meet the following criteria:

You’re bothered by fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness.
You don’t want surgery.
You feel the condition makes you look older or heavier than you actually are.
You eat well and exercise, but submental fullness does not go away.

If most of these statements apply to you, ask your doctor if Kybella is right for you.

How Is Kybella Administered?

Kybella is given during an in-office visit. The injection process may take 15-20 minutes. Your healthcare provider will give you a series of injections into the fat under your chin at each treatment session.

Your healthcare provider will help you determine how many treatment sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your submental fat and your personal treatment goals. Up to six treatments may be administered, spaced no less than one month apart.

What Can I Expect After My Treatment Session?

Downtime is typically most significant after the initial treatment session for many patients. While you can generally continue with your day-to-day activities, expect some swelling, and consider this when planning your social and work commitments around your treatment schedule.

Before your session, your healthcare provider may use ice/cold packs, topical creams, or injectable local anesthesia on the treatment area to enhance your comfort during the procedure. They may also suggest you take an over-the-counter pain reliever before your appointment. After treatment, apply ice or a cold pack to the treatment area for 10 to 15 minutes, as needed.

Kybella has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar®, Allure®, Elle®, and People®, as well as on The Today® Show.

Kybella on The Today Show

Kybella Video

Important Safety Information

It is unknown if Kybella is safe and effective to use outside of the submental area and in children under 18 years of age. You should not receive Kybella if you have an infection in the treatment area.

Before receiving Kybella®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin; have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck or chin; have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area; have had or have trouble swallowing; have bleeding problems; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if Kybella® will harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. (It is not known if Kybella® passes into your breast milk; talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive Kybella®). Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine that prevents the clotting of your blood (antiplatelet or anticoagulant medicine).

Kybella can cause serious side effects, including nerve injury in the jaw (which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness) and trouble swallowing. The most common side effects of Kybella include swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area.

These are not all of Kybella's possible side effects. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.

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