Kybella in Warrenton, VA

Reveal Your Own Kybella® Profile

Kybella® is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment to improve the appearance of moderate to severe fat beneath the chin by physically destroying fat cells.

Kybella® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called "double chin." 

Kybella® (injection treatment) might be right for you if:

• You're bothered by fat under the chin, also known as submental fullness
• You don't want surgery
• You feel the condition makes you look older or heavier than you actually are
• You eat well and exercise, but submental fullness does not go away

What causes submental fullness?

Submental fullness due to fat beneath the chin can impact a broad range of both male and female adults. Some possible causes are:

• Genetics
• Weight Gain
• Aging

Sometimes, even with diet or exercise, the condition may not go away, and it could make you appear older or heavier than you actually are.

How does Kybella®  (injection treatment) work?

• When injected into the area beneath your chin, Kybella® destroys fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat
• The active ingredient in Kybella® is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat
• Fat cleared from the treatment area is processed through your body's natural metabolism

How many treatment sessions will I need?

• Your healthcare provider will help you determine how many treatment sessions you need, based on the amount and distribution of you submental fat and your personal treatment goals
• Up to 6 treatments may be administered, spaced no less than 1 month apart
• Fifty-nine percent of people treated with Kybella® in clinical studies received 6 treatments

How is Kybella® administered?

• Kybella® is given during an in-office visit. The injection process may take 15-20 minutes
• Your healthcare provider will give you a series of injections into the fat under your chin at each treatment session

What can I expect after my treatment session?

• For most patients, downtime occurred most commonly after the first treatment session
• You should be able to resume your daily activities, but are likely to have swelling so keep your social plans and work commitments in mind when scheduling your treatment
• Prior to your treatment session, your healthcare provider may apply ice/cold packs or topical and/or injectable local anesthesia to the treatment area to make you more comfortable
• After treatment, apply ice or a cold pack to the treatment area for 10 to 15 minutes, as needed

Will there be side effects?

• Kybella® can cause serious side effects, including nerve injury in the jaw that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness (experienced by 4 out of 100 people in clinical studies) and trouble swallowing (experienced by 2 out of 100 people in clinical studies)
• The most common treatment area side effects include:
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Pain
  • Numbness
  • Redness
  • Areas of hardness

If these statements apply to you, ask your doctor if Kybella® is right for you. Before receiving treatment, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin; have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin; have bleeding problems; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if Kybella® will harm your unborn baby); or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if Kybella® passes into your breast milk; talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive Kybella®).

 

Ready to schedule your Kybella® treatment?

Here are some questions you may want to ask your healthcare provider:

• Will treatment with Kybella® help me achieve my aesthetic goals?
• What kind of aftercare will I need?
• When should I schedule a follow-up visit?
• Will I need follow-up treatments once we achieve our desired outcome?

To learn more about Kybella and other available treatment options,
call Warrenton Dermatolgoy & Skin Therapy Center at (540) 341-1900.