Kybella is an FDA-cleared injectable treatment primarily used to reduce submental fat (fat beneath the chin, often called a double chin) without surgery. Before and after photos commonly show a noticeable reduction in the fullness under the chin, leading to a more defined and youthful jawline. Treatment usually involves multiple injection sessions spaced weeks apart, with most patients seeing visible improvements after 2-4 treatments. Swelling, bruising, and tenderness are common after treatment but usually resolve quickly, allowing patients to resume normal activities. Full results often take several weeks to months to become apparent as the body gradually metabolizes the destroyed fat cells.
What Kybella Does
- It uses deoxycholic acid to break down fat cells under the chin.
- Once destroyed, fat cells are naturally eliminated by the body.
- It targets fat reduction, not skin tightening; patients with loose skin may need additional treatments.
Typical Treatment and Results
- Patients generally require 2 to 4 sessions, with some needing up to 6 sessions.
- Each session involves multiple injections; the amount varies by patient.
- Swelling and minor discomfort occur but are manageable with ice packs and usually resolve.
- Visible results progress gradually over weeks to months post-treatment.
Before and After Effects
- Before photos show submental fullness or double chin.
- After photos show a slimmer, more contoured chin and jawline.
- Some skin tightening may be observed due to fat reduction but is not the primary effect.
- Patients report improved self-confidence and satisfaction with their profiles following treatment.
If desired, access can be provided to a photo gallery showing actual patients before and after Kybella treatment for visual reference.
