(deoxycholic acid) injection is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults
safe and effective when used for treatment of submental fat deposits
Before Kybella®, the options for reduction of double chin were limited
primarily consisting of liposuction or surgical procedures
Kybella® has the potential to become the “new Botox” of aesthetic treatments.
injectable works by lysis of fat cells through destruction of the fat cell membrane.
up to 50 injections placed in a grid-like pattern in the region below the chin
Area is numbed with local anesthetic before the procedure, which normally takes less than 30 minutes.
adverse side effects of treatment include swelling, bruising, pain, and numbness
recovery period is relatively short compared to liposuction or surgical procedures, and patients can expect resolution of swelling and bruising within a few days
HOW MANY KYBELLA PROCEDURES WILL I NEED?
Kybella®
is approved for up to six treatments
spaced at least one month apart, depending upon the volume of the undesirable fat deposits
drug is not approved for use in other areas of body fat, and the safety and efficacy of Kybella® in other areas is unknown
drug can be used “off-label,” experts recommend restricting use to the area below the chin
When used properly, surrounding tissues are unaffected during the procedure and results can be seen within a few weeks of the initial treatment