KYBELLA
Kybella
Kybella
Excess submental fat beneath the chin, often called a double chin, can make you feel self-conscious about your profile. At SKY Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer Kybella, an FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to reduce fat cells without the need for surgical procedures. Administered with care, by Dr. Sirius K. Yoo, Kybella injections provide a non-invasive solution to redefine and contour your jawline for a slimmer, more confident appearance.
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If you're not happy with the extra skin under your chin (often referred to as a "double chin" or "turkey neck"), you aren't alone. Upwards of 80% of people with a "double chin" are concerned about the condition, known in medical terms as submental fullness.
Although diet and exercise can help, sometimes aging and genetics make it difficult— to impossible to completely get rid of submental fullness without medical intervention. Until Kybella, the only medical solution was liposuction, a surgical procedure.
Kybella is the first and only non-surgical solution to submental fullness that is FDA-approved. Kybella is a liquid injectable composed of the active ingredient deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that helps dissolve fat cells. Once destroyed, the fat cells cannot store or accumulate fat, meaning the results are permanent.
In April 2015, the FDA approved Kybella to treat submental fullness. This revolutionary treatment is now available for the first time to the public. Because there are nerves and muscles all around the injection area, it is important to go to a doctor, like Dr. Yoo, who has been formally trained to safely administer Kybella.
For the treatment, Dr. Yoo will first apply an anesthetic gel to the injection site and let it sit for about 20 minutes. After the gel has taken effect, Dr. Yoo applies temporary ink to the injection site, marking where each injection needs to go. Injections are placed in a grid pattern to ensure the solution is placed evenly into the targeted fatty tissue. A single treatment typically involves 20-30 injections, however discomfort is minimized due to the anesthetic gel.
Kybella is designed to treat submental fat, commonly known as a double chin. This stubborn fat can develop due to genetics, weight gain, or aging and is often resistant to diet and exercise.
By using deoxycholic acid, the active ingredient in Kybella injections, this treatment breaks down and destroys fat cells in the treatment area. Once destroyed, the body naturally eliminates these fat cells, resulting in a more contoured and defined chin and jawline.
Kybella is specifically approved to treat the fat under the chin, effectively targeting the double chin to achieve a noticeable reduction in submental fullness.
Kybella treatment offers a range of benefits, including:
With precise treatment and natural results, Kybella helps you achieve a contoured, youthful profile.
You may be a good candidate for Kybella injections if you:
During your consultation, Dr. Yoo will evaluate your goals, health, and medical history to ensure Kybella treatment is right for you.
After each treatment, you will experience swelling around the injection site that lasts less than a week.
While swollen, the area may sting, which means the treatment is working and the fat cells are dissolving. Most patients can resume normal activities within 24-48 hours.
Kybella delivers gradual, long-lasting fat reduction:
KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) injection is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that is used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called, “double chin.” It is not known if KYBELLA® is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age. It is not known if KYBELLA® is safe and effective for use outside of the submental area.
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. When injected into the fat beneath your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.
Only you and your doctor can decide if KYBELLA® is right for you. If you’re bothered by submental fullness, or double chin, ask Dr. Yoo about KYBELLA®.
KYBELLA® has been the focus of a global clinical development program involving over 20 clinical studies with more than 2,600 patients worldwide, of which over 1,600 have been treated with KYBELLA®.
The safety profile of KYBELLA® is well characterized. The most common side effects are swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness around the treatment area. KYBELLA® can cause serious side effects, including trouble swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. These are not all of the possible side effects of KYBELLA®. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You and Dr. Yoo will customize your KYBELLA® treatment regimen, including how many multiple treatments you may need, based on your desired chin profile. Many patients experience visible results in 2 to 4 treatment sessions. During these sessions, Dr. Yoo will administer KYBELLA® into the fat under your chin using multiple injections. Up to 6 treatment sessions may be administered spaced no less than one month apart.
When injected into the fat under your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After the aesthetic response is achieved, retreatment with KYBELLA® is not expected.
