Kybella for Double Chin: What Scottsdale Patients Should Know
Kybella is an injectable treatment specifically approved for reducing fat under the chin, commonly referred to as a double chin. Unlike body contouring treatments used elsewhere on the body, Kybella works through a targeted chemical process. Here's what to know before booking.
Kybella is an injectable treatment specifically approved for reducing fat under the chin, commonly referred to as a double chin. Unlike body contouring treatments used elsewhere on the body, Kybella works through a targeted chemical process. Here's what to know before booking.
How Kybella Works
Kybella contains deoxycholic acid, a substance that breaks down fat cells when injected into the treatment area. Once those fat cells are destroyed, the body naturally processes and eliminates them, and they don't regenerate. This is why Kybella results are generally considered permanent once the full treatment course is complete, though outcomes vary by individual.
Where to Get It in Scottsdale
The Well Med Spa offers Kybella as part of its injectable treatment menu. Skin Savvy Aesthetics and The Glam Nurse both provide Kybella treatments as well, worth comparing consultation approaches across providers since technique and injection pattern can affect results.
What Treatment Involves
A Kybella session involves a series of small injections directly into the submental area (under the chin). Multiple treatment sessions are typically needed, spaced several weeks apart, since the treatment works gradually as fat cells are broken down and cleared by the body.
Downtime and Side Effects
Swelling, bruising, and numbness in the treated area are common after Kybella injections and can last several days to a couple of weeks depending on the individual. This isn't a no-downtime treatment, plan accordingly if you have upcoming events. Discuss the expected recovery timeline with your provider before scheduling around anything important.
How Many Sessions You'll Need
Most patients require multiple sessions, commonly discussed as a series, to achieve their desired result, since each session targets a portion of the fat cells in the treatment area. Your provider will assess progress between sessions and adjust the plan accordingly.
Who Is a Good Candidate
Kybella is specifically for submental fat, it isn't a general weight loss treatment or appropriate for larger areas of fat elsewhere on the body. A consultation with a licensed provider is the way to determine if Kybella is the right fit for your specific chin and jawline anatomy versus another treatment option.
FAQ
**Is Kybella permanent?** Once fat cells are destroyed by the treatment, they don't regenerate, so results are generally considered long-lasting. However, individual results vary, and weight gain elsewhere can still affect overall appearance.
**How many Kybella sessions are typically needed?** This varies by individual and the amount of fat being treated, most patients need more than one session, spaced weeks apart, your provider can give a specific estimate after consultation.
**Does Kybella hurt?** Some discomfort during and after injection is common, along with swelling and bruising in the days following treatment. Providers often use numbing cream beforehand to reduce discomfort.
**Can Kybella be combined with other treatments?** Some patients combine Kybella with other facial or neck treatments, this should be planned with your provider based on your specific goals and treatment timeline.