Double chin might appear regardless of gender, weight, and age. Fat pocket in your chin area may be caused by many factors, including excess weight and genetics, and is quite resistant to diet and exercise.
What is Kybella?
Kybella is the first FDA-approved injectable that helps reduce fat deposits in the chin area. It delivers impressive, life-long results within just 3 treatments with an interval of 6 weeks.
All you need to know about Kybella treatment
1. How long does the Kybella treatment take?
- Typically Kybella treatment takes from 15 to 30 minutes.
- The fat removal is permanent, you will not need to keep coming back for more procedures
2. What is the downtime after Kybella treatment? How will I feel after Kybella procedures?
- You can return to the normal life right after the treatment, including light exercise and other physical activities.
- You will feel a significant swelling for the next day and it will progressively get better and better during a couple of weeks.
- A little feeling of numbness to the touch of your skin will slowly disappear throughout the next month.
3. What are the Kybella active ingredients?
- Kybella consists of synthesized deoxycholic acid at a concentration of 10 mg/ml. Deoxycholic or secondary bile acid is naturally produced in the human body from primary bile acid under the influence of intestinal microflora. One of its functions is the destruction and absorption of fats in the intestine. When injected into the subcutaneous fat, the drug causes the destruction of fat cells. Destroyed cells can not subsequently collect and store fat.
4. Are there any age restrictions for Kybella treatment?
- There are no specific age restrictions for adult people. The age of potential customers of Kybella treatment usually starts from 30, but the exceptions are possible.
5. Are there any contradictions for Kybella treatment?
- Kybella should not be injected in the presence of infection at the treatment sites
- In order to apply Kybella, you need to have a notable layer of fat in your chin area
6. Kybella vs Liposuction
- Liposuction is performed once, but it has a significant downtime and requires some rehabilitation measures
- Both procedures are in the similar price range
- Liposuction could be more beneficial in case you have sagging skin in the chin area. It’s better to consult your healthcare provider before taking a final decision.
- Kybella treatment is performed once and there is no need in further procedures
7. What information about me does my Kybella service provider need?
Always inform your healthcare provider about your health conditions (and not only when you plan Kybella injections). The Doctor also needs to know whether you:
- Have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin;
- Recently have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin;
- Have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area;
- Have had or have trouble swallowing;
- Have bleeding problems;
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
8. What is the cost of Kybella treatment in Bradenton?
The total price depends of the injected area and number of treatments required. To determine the actual costs for your Kybella treatments, please schedule a FREE consultation at Arsenault Dermatology by calling 941-907-0222.
Full Kybella Prescribing Information could be found here.
Any questions left? Don’t hesitate to direct them in the comments below this publication.
