Define Your Jawline. Reduce Under-Chin Fullness. No Surgery Required.
Kybella® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to permanently destroy fat cells beneath the chin, helping create a slimmer, more defined jawline and profile.
At Desired Image MedSpa, Kybella treatments are customized to your anatomy and aesthetic goals. It can be a great option for appropriate patients who are bothered by fullness beneath the chin but don’t want liposuction or another surgical procedure.
What Is Kybella?
Kybella is an injectable medication containing synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a molecule naturally produced by the body that helps break down and absorb dietary fat.
When Kybella is injected into appropriate fat beneath the chin, it destroys the membranes of targeted fat cells. Once those cells are destroyed, the body gradually clears them from the treatment area.
How Does Kybella Work?
Kybella is administered through a series of small injections directly into the fat beneath the chin and other localized pockets of fat.
Over the following weeks, your body naturally processes and eliminates the destroyed fat cells.
Because those cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, the results in the treated area are considered permanent once your desired result is achieved.
Kybella is FDA-approved specifically for improving the appearance of moderate to severe submental fullness – commonly called a “double chin” – in adults.
What Can Kybella Treat?
Kybella is primarily used to improve:
- Double chin or fullness beneath the chin
- Submental fat
- Jawline definition
- Chin-to-neck contour
- Love handles
- Overall profile appearance
Your provider will evaluate whether the fullness is caused primarily by fat, loose skin, anatomy, or a combination of factors before recommending treatment.
Does Kybella Hurt?
Most patients describe the treatment as manageable. You may experience temporary:
- Burning or stinging
- Warmth
- Pressure
- Tenderness
Comfort measures may be used before and during your treatment. Some soreness and swelling afterward are expected.
How Many Kybella Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments varies depending on the amount of submental fat and your desired result.
Some patients achieve their goals after 2–4 treatments, while others may require additional sessions. FDA-approved treatment allows for up to 6 treatment sessions, spaced at least one month apart.
Your treatment plan will be customized during your consultation.
When Will I See Kybella Results?
The number of treatments varies depending on the amount of submental fat and your desired result.
Some patients achieve their goals after 2–4 treatments, while others may require additional sessions. FDA-approved treatment allows for up to 6 treatment sessions, spaced at least one month apart.
Your treatment plan will be customized during your consultation.
Are Kybella Results Permanent?
Yes. The fat cells destroyed by Kybella can no longer store or accumulate fat.
However, maintaining a relatively stable weight is still important because remaining fat cells elsewhere can change in size with weight fluctuations.
What Are the Side Effects of Kybella?
Swelling after Kybella is very common and can be significant, particularly after the first treatment. This is part of the inflammatory response that occurs as the treatment begins working.
Common side effects can include:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Pain or tenderness
- Redness
- Numbness
- Areas of firmness or hardness
Less common but more serious risks include nerve injury that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, tissue damage, infection, and injury if Kybella is injected into or near certain structures. Your medical history and anatomy should be evaluated before treatment to determine whether Kybella is appropriate for you.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Kybella?
Kybella may be appropriate for adults who:
- Have noticeable fat beneath the chin
- Want a more defined chin and jawline
- Prefer a non-surgical treatment
- Are comfortable with gradual results
- Understand that multiple treatments may be necessary
- Have realistic expectations about their results
Kybella is designed to treat fat, not significant loose or sagging skin. If skin laxity is the primary concern, another treatment or combination approach may be more appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kybella
Is Kybella the same as liposuction?
Not at Desired Image MedSpa. Our philosophy is to enhance your natural beauty while maintaining facial harmony and balance.
How much swelling should I expect?
Swelling is one of the most common side effects of Kybella and can be noticeable, particularly during the first few days after treatment. It gradually improves as the area heals.
Planning your appointment around important events is a good idea.
Is there downtime?
There is no surgical downtime, but you should expect visible swelling and potentially bruising, tenderness, numbness, or firmness following treatment.
Can Kybella tighten loose skin?
Kybella’s primary purpose is fat reduction, not skin tightening. Patients with both unwanted fat and loose skin may benefit from a combination treatment plan.
Will the fat come back?
The fat cells destroyed by Kybella are permanently eliminated. However, maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your overall contour because remaining fat cells can still enlarge with weight gain.
How often can I get Kybella?
When multiple treatments are needed, Kybella treatment sessions should be scheduled at least one month apart. Your provider will determine whether another session is appropriate after evaluating your progress.
Can Kybella be combined with other treatments?
Depending on your anatomy and goals, your provider may recommend combining fat reduction with treatments designed to improve facial balance, contour, or skin quality.
Options may include:
- Botox
- Dermal fillers
- PDO threads
- Collagen-stimulating treatments
- Skin-tightening treatments
- Medical-grade skincare
A personalized consultation helps determine which approach makes the most sense for you.
Why Choose Desired Image MedSpa?
At Desired Image MedSpa, we believe facial contouring should be personalized. Before recommending Kybella, we evaluate your chin, jawline, skin quality, and the source of your under-chin fullness to determine whether Kybella is the right treatment for your goals.
Our goal is a slimmer, more balanced profile while keeping your results natural.
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