Kybella
The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. KYBELLA® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment that destroys fat cells in the treatment area under the chin resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness to improve your profile. Kybella can also be used for many areas of stubborn fat on the body.
Procedure Summary
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KYBELLA® is an injectable prescription medication used in adults to improve small pockets of moderate to severe fat on the face and body.
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Double chin (Submental fullness)
Bra fat
Lower abdomen
Lower buttocks
The back (for bra bulges)
Inner knees
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This procedure can be completed in as little as 30 mins.
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Multiple sessions may be necessary to achieve desired results and a consultation is required. You may receive up to 6 treatment sessions, spaced at least 1 month apart.
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Bruising and moderate swelling is common and expected to last for up to two weeks. Turtleneck season is highly encouraged!
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Costs vary from patient to patient, but treatments start at $800 to $3200 per session. A consultation is necessary to determine cost.
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Many patients experience visible results in 2 to 4 KYBELLA® treatments
FAQs
What are the possible side effects?
The most common side effects are swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness around the treatment area.
KYBELLA® can cause serious side effects, including injection site problems such as hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site or trouble swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can temporarily cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness.
Do these symptoms resolve?
In clinical studies, nerve injury in the jaw resolved on its own in a median of 44 days (range of 1 to 298 days), and trouble swallowing resolved on its own in a median of 3 days (range of 1 to 81 days).
Where does the fat go?
he dissolved fat is now cellular debris, and gets cleared into the lymphatic and circulatory systems by specialized immunologic cells. This happens gradually over the span of several weeks. As for the deoxycholic acid, it follows the same path; it gets metabolized and broken down, and then excreted as waste
How long will my results last?
When injected into fat under the chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After reaching your desired aesthetic, further treatment is not expected.
What happens if I gain weight after my treatment?
While a Kybella™ treatment removes a number of fat cells in the submental area, there are still some fat cells remaining. The remaining fat cells can still expand with weight gain. However, there are less fat cells remaining so the fullness should be to a lesser degree if there was significant weight gain so the contour will still be improved due to the fat cells that have been removed with the Kybella treatments.
How do I maximize my results?
Staying well-hydrated and active will help to get your lymph flowing and mobilize the fat. Maintaining a health weight post treatment will also contribute to optimal outcomes