Kybella

What is Kybella®?

Kybella® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.” Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults that destroys fat cells under the chin to improve your profile – whether you have a moderate amount of chin fullness or a bit more.

How Kybella Works

The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of 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 destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.

How is Kybella Administered?

Treatment can only be administered by a KYBELLA®-trained healthcare specialist. At each treatment, you will receive multiple small injections under your chin, and the injection process takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The exact number of injections will depend on the amount of fat you have under your chin and your desired profile.

How many treatment sessions are necessary for results?

Since everyone’s chin profile is different, the number of treatments varies from patient to patient. Your healthcare specialist will help determine how many treatment sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your submental fat and your personal treatment goals. Each KYBELLA® treatment session is given at least 1 month apart, and you should not receive more than 6 treatments. In clinical studies, 59% of patients received 6 treatments.

How much recovery time is there after a Kybella treatment?

After Kybella® treatment, you will likely have some swelling, bruising, or numbness under your chin. Be sure to inform your healthcare professional if you develop an uneven smile, facial muscle weakness, or difficulty swallowing.

What are the possible side effects?

Kybella® can cause serious side effects, including nerve injury in the jaw that can temporarily cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness (experienced by 4 out of 100 people in clinical studies) and trouble swallowing (experienced by 2 out of 100 people in clinical studies). In clinical studies, nerve injury in the jaw resolved on its own in a median of 44 days (range of 1 to 298 days), and trouble swallowing resolved on its own in a median of 3 days (range of 1 to 81 days). The most common side effects occur in the treatment area and include:

  • Swelling

  • Bruising

  • Pain

  • Numbness

  • Redness

  • Areas of hardness

Side effects are usually temporary and often resolve on their own.

How long will the results last?

When injected into fat under the chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After reaching your desired aesthetic, further treatment is not expected.

Before and After Photos

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Jason  |  Age: 36  |  Before Treatment Weight: 180 lbs  | After Treatment Weight: 178 lbs  |  Total # of Treatments: 6

Jennifer  |  Age: 44  |  Before Treatment Weight: 130 lbs›  | After Treatment Weight: 128 lbs  |  Total # of Treatments: 4

Adra  |  Age: 36  |  Before Treatment Weight: 133 lbs  | After Treatment Weight: 134 lbs  |  Total # of Treatments: 3

For more information, please click here to visit the Kybella official website.