Kybella

When injected into the fat beneath your chin, KYBELLA destroys fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. The active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. Fat debris produced from the treatment area is cleared away through your body’s own immune system.

You must be over 18 to receive injections. We cannot treat patients who are pregnant or nursing. You also cannot be treated within 30 days of major dental surgery. We recommend you do not take any blood thinners prior to treatment as this can promote bruising. Icing the area under the chin before treatment can help ease any discomfort.

The treatment is performed by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse injectors. A series of injections will be administered into the fat under your chin. Once prepped, the process may take 15 to 20 minutes. Usually 2 to 3 treatments spaced at least 60 days apart are recommended for the full results. You may experience tenderness to the area for a couple days and notable swelling for up to one week after treatment.