Double chin, also referred to as submental fullness, can be a result of excess weight, fat positioning from age or simply genetics. Selectively removing fat from beneath the chin is possible with fat-dissolving injections from Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald with the use of Kybella®
Dr. Fitzgerald became a core primary trainer for Kybella at its launch, and trains other physicians on how to use it. All facial injections reflect the skill of your injector, so choosing a Board Certified Dermatologist with expertise will make a profound differernce in the outcome.
Kybella is an injectable treatment specifically formulated to dissolve fat. It works by breaking up and destroying select fat cells where it is injected. To reach the fat, Kybella must be placed at the correct depth. A great benefit of Kybella is that for many patients, skin tightening seems to be a side effect. You may experience some light bruising, and swelling is to be expected as this indicates the solution is working to dissolve the fat cells.
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Kybella is limited to reducing fat. If you are experiencing loose, inelastic skin hanging from your chin without much excess fat, a tissue tightening treatment like Ultherapy or Sofwave may be recommended. If it is deemed neither procedure will benefit you, we recommend that you consider plastic surgery options.
The only way to know if it is right for you is to visit our Larchmont practice for a consultation. We look forward to discussing your aesthetic goals and helping you decide if Kybella or another treatment in Los Angeles will be a good fit for what you want to achieve.
Kybella’s active ingredient is a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid. This molecule is what destroys the fat cells beneath your chin. Kybella is the first injectable approved by the FDA as safe and effective for the reduction of this under-chin fat.
Rarely will a single injection session achieve ideal results. Instead, Kybella is injected in a series of appointments in Los Angeles – typically between 4 to 6 appointments – spaced about a month apart. Each injection session melts away a little more fat until desired results are reached. See the official Kybella site for more photos, faq, and information.
The destroyed fat cells are processed out of your body just like any waste. These destroyed fat cells do not come back. It is possible to accumulate new fat cells, particularly if you gain significant weight. But most people can preserve their results and promote tighter skin contours by maintaining a stable body weight, wearing sunscreen while outdoors, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption.
*Every patient is different and will experience different results. Your results will be unique to you, the amount of treatable fat, area and number of treatments.
To schedule a consultation in Los Angeles to find out if Kybella is right for you, please call Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, Dermatology.
