What is Kybella and How Does it Work?

Kybella is a nonsurgical injection used to treat and remove fat underneath the chin and other areas of the body. The process involves the administration of a series of acid injections to target fat cells in the body. The most common areas that may be treated with Kybella include the following:

  • Chin and neck area
  • Lower buttocks
  • Knees
  • Armpits
  • Lower belly

 

Kybella Uses

Kybella is useful in reducing fat cells in various areas of the body, but works especially well on the chin and facial regions.

Kybella involves a series of FDA approved injections that can be extremely effective for patients who suffer from the common “double-chin” appearance. Moderate to severe fat under the chin, or submental fat, can also be treated using this simple and minimally invasive procedure. The process involves the administration of a drug that mimics your body’s own bio acid. By injecting this acid into the areas of fat in the chin and neck area, Kybella ruptures and permanently destroys fat cells.

Depending on your specific situation and your personal goals, you may need repeated Kybella treatments for maximum results.

 

Kybella For Jowls

Studies and research have shown that Kybella is very effective at mitigating the effects of jowls, baggy skin that droops below the jawline of the face. An estimated 70 to 80% of patients from clinical studies reported significant fat reduction of jowls after Kybella treatment. When using Kybella to treat jowls, it is common to see positive results 3 months after initial treatment.

 

Coolsculpting Vs. Kybella

Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin for a gradually improved profile. Whereas CoolSculpting uses an applicator that freezes fat cells, Kybella treatment is injected directly into the fat pad under your chin and jawline.

 

Are There Any Side Effects To Kybella?

While Kybella is a very safe procedure, patients may experience some mild initial side effects for the first few days after treatment. These side effects should disappear within a few days. The side effects of Kybella may include the following:

  • Numbness around the injection area
  • Headache
  • Mouth and neck pain
  • Nausea

 

Is Kybella Permanent?

The results from Kybella treatment are permanent and allow patients to achieve slimmer, well-defined facial structure without surgery. The injections from Kybella target

 

Does Kybella Hurt?

The most common side effects of Kybella are mild pain, bruising, and swelling around the injected area. When undergoing Kybella injection, it is common to experience a mild burning sensation, but not any serious pain. If you experience severe pain during or after Kybella treatment, talk to your practitioner or doctor.

 

How Long Does Swelling From Kybella Last?

Swelling, the most common side effect of Kybella, should only occur around the injected area and should not last for more than two weeks. Kybella treatments are spaced at least 4 weeks apart to ensure that all swelling from the first treatment has subsided before the second begins.

 

What Is Kybella And How Does It Work?: Summary

Kybella is a nonsurgical injection used to treat and remove fat underneath the chin and other areas of the body. The process involves the administration of a series of acid injections to target fat cells in the body.

Contact us today to receive your complimentary consultation and learn if you are a good candidate for Kybella at Aria Integrative Health.