Genetics, aging, and weight gain can all be contributors to a double chin. If you do not like how your double chin looks and want to improve the of your jawline, you can consider Kybella®. This is one of the most effective treatments to remove double chin fat but, you may wonder if the results will be permanent or if you will need recurrent treatment. Read on to learn whether Kybella can remove fat permanently.

What Is Kybella?

Kybella is an injectable substance that targets fat beneath the chin. It targets the fat cells in the chin area through a series of deoxycholic acid injections. The process is nonsurgical; hence, it does not require incisions. 

How to Prepare for Kybella

Kybella treatment needs planning. Thus, plan a consultation at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery to ensure you are eligible for this treatment. Discuss any cosmetic procedures you have ever had on your chin, neck, and face. Talk about your medical history. Tell us about any bleeding problems you may have or trouble swallowing. It is also essential to notify us if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning to conceive in the future.

We will provided detailed notes on pre and post treatment care, but you can reduce the risk of infection by washing your face before the treatment. Avoid acetaminophen and ibuprofen to prevent bruising after the treatment.

A suitable candidate for Kybella is someone 18 years or older with fat beneath their chin. The fat can either be moderate or severe. You may not be the ideal candidate for the procedure if you are planning or have had facial surgery. You may also not qualify if you struggle to swallow or have a medical condition or infection near or in the targeted injected site. Medical care professionals also do not treat pregnant or nursing mothers.

How Does Kybella Work?

Your body produces a bile acid called deoxycholic acid to help absorb fat. Kybella uses the synthetic form in its injections. Once injected, the acid destroys the fat cells beneath your chin area. 

Deoxycholic acid is dangerous to other cells—it can kill them during the process. Thus, it is essential to have a trained healthcare practitioner administer the injections.

How Permanent Is Kybella?

Kybella fat removal results can last forever. Deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cells permanently. The human body stops creating fat cells after the teenage years. So once destroyed, they cannot grow back.

However, the treatment will not destroy all fat cells in the treated area. Some will shrink, release fluid, and become smaller. The shrunk fat cells have the potential to grow again. As a result, you can get an unbalanced look when certain parts of your neck and chin gain weight. Fortunately, maintaining Kybella results is not hard.

Your team at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery will advise you to maintain the weight range you had during the treatment time. Doing so will reduce your risk of adding weight that can regrow a double chin. Stay active and eat a healthy diet to maintain a healthy weight.

Kybella Side Effects 

Kybella is nonsurgical. Still, you can experience side effects such as pain, numbness, redness, bruising, and swelling. Most times, the recovery process is minimal. Downtime can vary from one individual to the other. You can expect the minor side effects to subside after one or two weeks. 

Contact your team at Weston Center for Plastic Surgery if you experience any discomfort or severe side effects. These side effects may include nerve injury in your jaw, muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, or an uneven smile. 

What to Expect After the Procedure

As your trusted plastic surgeon in Weston, we will assess your needs and create a treatment plan. Most patients reach their aesthetic goals by getting more than one Kybella treatment. Clinical studies show that most people achieve visible results after two to four Kybella treatments.
 

For more about Kybella results and to discuss your unique goals, call Weston Center for Plastic Surgery at 954-507-4540 today.