Kybella

Many people have a problem with their double chin — and until several years ago, the only option to cosmetically remove it was through surgery or liposuction. There’s now Kybella®, an injectable treatment designed to reduce under-chin fat.

What is Kybella?

An instant hit in the cosmetic world, Kybella was created and FDA-approved to dissolve excess fat when injected into the submental (under-neck) area. Its active ingredient is a synthetic version of deoxycholic acid, a molecule that is inside of our bodies to break down and absorb fat. When Kybella is injected into a submental fat cell, it causes such damage to the cell that fat cannot ever be stored there again. A couple of months after a Kybella treatment, the destroyed fat cells are flushed out of the body through the lymphatic system, and all that’s left behind is a beautifully contoured neck and chin area.

Key benefits of Kybella

Improved contour to the chin and profile
Boosted self-esteem and confidence
Non-surgical (no anesthesia, incisions, or recovery)
FDA approved since 2015
Treatments are convenient (15 to 20 minutes)
Minimal pain and little downtime
Long-lasting results (sometimes permanent)

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Kybella treatment details

Before treatment, you will be given a topical anesthetic to numb your skin. This will help minimize any discomfort from the injections. Your skin will be marked with a dot grid to help guide your specialist, and then the injections will be administered. You will receive approximately 10 to 50 Kybella injections (there will be breaks between these injections). While you may feel some pressure and/or a mild burning sensation, the treatment is very tolerable.

Once the injections are complete, the treated area will be wrapped with a compression garment. Most patients get their desired results with 2 to 4 treatment sessions scheduled six weeks apart. Unlike most cosmetic injectables, Kybella does not require maintenance follow-up sessions.

Kybella candidates

Are over the age of 18
Are bothered by moderate to severe fat under the chin
Are not obese
Have good skin quality with enough firmness
Understand that Kybella is not a weight loss treatment
Understand that Kybella may require 2 to 4 treatments
Have realistic expectations for what Kybella can do

Why choose Montgomery MedSpa for Kybella?

At Montgomery MedSpa, you will find an environment that is modern, professional, and upscale, but also warm and inviting. Our focus is on educating our patients and forming long-lasting relationships built on trust and results. We are happy to provide extraordinary care and service from every touchpoint — before, during, and after surgery — in order to achieve results that are natural-looking, beautiful, and durable.