What is Kybella?

Saggy skin and excess fat are problems that in most cases can’t be corrected by dieting or exercising.

As a result, many people suffer from having a double chin that can make them look older than they really are.

One of the latest treatments that help fight those awful double chins is Kybella.

Facts about Kybella

First FDA approved non-surgical injection for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe submental fullness
Approved by the FDA on April 29, 2015 and launched on June 19, 2015

Prescription medicine to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (double chin)
The active ingredient in Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid
It’s a non-human, non-animal molecule that occurs naturally in the body and aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat
The injection is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat

Kybella has been approved by the FDA to be applied only on the chin

Kybella is injected into the fat beneath the skin, resulting in eliminating fat cells
Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat
Should not be injected into or in close proximity to the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve

An examination of the area under and around your chin is performed to determine if the treatment is right for you
Multiple small injections will be applied under your chin at each treatment session
Process takes from 15 to 20 minutes
The number of injections will depend on the amount of fat under your chin
The number of sessions varies from person to person as well
Each treatment is given at least 1 month apart
Maximum number of treatments to receive are 6

Most common side effects occur in the treatment area and include:

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