If a double chin affects your self-esteem, but cosmetic surgery is not for you, Kybella can help. Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment that contours and improves the appearance of submental fullness, Kybella is made of synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps break down fat. When injected into subcutaneous fat, this cytolytic drug does the same thing—in targeted locations. The 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.

To achieve maximum results, Kybella is performed in a series of treatments spaced about 6-8 weeks apart. We will recommend a treatment plan that meets your individual need, but most patients require 2 treatments as Kybella works over time to gradually decrease the fat stored under your chin.