Are you struggling with chin fat? We offer two phenomenal solutions: chin lipo and KYBELLA™, which is the only FDA-approved injectable for the reduction of submental fullness, or “double chin”.
WHAT IS KYBELLA™?
The active ingredient of KYBELLA™ is a man-made formulation of deoxycholic acid, a compound that occurs naturally in the human body. The function of deoxycholic acid is to absorb and eliminate fat cells, which works especially well on what is commonly called a “double chin”.
KYBELLA™ is a minimally invasive treatment for moderate to severe under-chin fat. It has become quite popular since its approval and introduction in early 2015.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KYBELLA™ AND CHIN LIPOSUCTION?
There are some very important differences between KYBELLA™ and chin liposuction. A good candidate for KYBELLA™ may not be a good candidate chin liposuction, and vice-versa. Watch our video to understand the differences and help determine which procedure is right for you:
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A KYBELLA™ TREATMENT?
KYBELLA™ requires between two and six in-office treatments, depending on the heaviness of the double chin and neck area. Treatments are administered by Dr. Torres at Skin & Skinnier, approximately 4 weeks apart, and normally they only take about 30 minutes each.
During each visit, we first cleanse your chin and neck area. A topical anesthetic can be applied if you desire. Dr. Torres then makes a series of very small injections of KYBELLA™ below your chin. Mild redness and swelling should be expected for a couple of days.
HOW LONG DO KYBELLA™ RESULTS LAST?
Since KYBELLA™ actually destroys fat cells of a double chin, the results of treatment are long-lasting. This is because once the fat cells are destroyed, they can no longer store or accumulate fat. Unlike other injectable cosmetic treatments, such as BOTOX®, no re-treatment is expected after a full treatment sequence with KYBELLA™.
HOW DO I KNOW IF KYBELLA™ IS RIGHT FOR ME?
If you’ve been struggling to rid yourself of excess chin fat, KYBELLA™ may be the right non-surgical solution for you. A double chin is a condition that often affects both men and women and can be influenced by aging, genetics, and/or weight gain.
WHICH IS RIGHT FOR ME – CHIN LIPO OR KYBELLA™?
If your undesirable fat is restricted solely to the small area directly beneath the front of your chin, you’re most likely a good candidate for KYBELLA™, which is only FDA-approved to treat this small area. However, if your undesirable fat stretches past the chin, into additional areas underneath the jawline, chin lipo would most likely be the better option, although we can’t deliver a 100% accurate treatment plan for you until we can assess your face via a free consultation.
IS CHIN LIPO OR KYBELLA™ CHEAPER?
The final cost of chin lipo versus KYBELLA™ is comparable. This is because KYBELLA™ requires multiple office visits, between two and six treatments total, to successfully destroy all of the fat cells, whereas chin lipo is more instantaneous. Depending on the severity of your double chin, how much total fat needs to be eliminated, as well as your individual reaction and tolerance to the injections, the cost of KYBELLA™ can range widely depending on how many return visits are needed, whereas the price of chin lipo is typically more stable/predictable. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation, so we can give you the most accurate estimate possible.
*Legal disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Our reviews speak for themselves, but Skin and Skinnier is not legally allowed to make any guarantees through this website.