What is Kybella?

Are you bothered by excess fatty tissue beneath your jawline and chin? Also known as a “double chin,” this excess submental fat can be caused by many factors, including genetics, aging, or weight gain, and can add years to your appearance. Thankfully, Kybella can help! Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment to eliminate submental fullness (excess fat under the jawline). It contains deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule that helps to break down and absorb dietary fat without the need for surgical procedures.

What to Expect During Treatment

Your Kybella treatment will be performed in one of our comfortable treatment rooms. Once the treatment area has been mapped out, a series of injections will be applied. While Kybella is not a painful procedure, local or topical anesthetic may be applied prior to treatment if desired.

One treatment session takes less than 30 minutes to complete. Most patients will require 2-6 treatment sessions, each spaced four weeks apart for optimal results. Nurse Nataly can recommend additional treatments to complement your Kybella results, including dermal fillers, Botox, and more.

What to Expect Following Your Kybella Treatment

There is no downtime needed following a Kybella treatment, so you can feel free to return to your normal activities, including exercise, right away. Most patients can begin to see results after one to two Kybella treatments. As the fatty tissue is absorbed by the body, the contours of the submental area will slowly improve. The destroyed fat cells will not return, and the results are expected to be permanent.

While it is rare to experience serious complications like nerve injury after Kybella treatments, there is always a small risk involved, as with any procedure. It is not uncommon for patients to experience side effects like mild swelling or bruising at the injection sites, which should resolve within a few days. If you are concerned regarding any of your symptoms following treatment, do not hesitate to reach out to Nurse Nataly.

Who is an Ideal Kybella Candidate?

Healthy individuals who are bothered by the appearance of excess fat beneath their jawline can often benefit from Kybella. Ideal patients will have realistic expectations for their results and fully understand the non-invasive Kybella treatment plan. However, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have a bleeding disorder, taking blood thinners, who have excess skin or scar tissue under the chin, or who have an active infection in the treatment site should not receive this treatment. The best way to determine if Kybella is right for you is to schedule a consultation with Nurse Nataly. She will go over your medical history, list of medications, and your aesthetic goals.

Schedule a Consultation

If you would like to learn more about Kybella and if it is a good fit for you, contact iGlow Beverly Hills today to schedule a consultation appointment with Nurse Nataly.

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