Treatment of “double chin”

“Double chin” or submental fullness may develop in men and women over time as part of the ageing process or can be influenced by changes in weight and genetics. For patients who are not willing to undergo an invasive procedure such as necklift or liposuction Kybella™ offers a non-surgical treatment.

Kybella™ (deoxycholic acid) is an injectable treatment that dissolves and destroys fat cells. It is an FDA approved non-invasive treatment for the treatment of stubborn fat in the . Treatment of “double chin” with Kybella™ gives permanent results.

Best Candidates

Men and women who are unhappy with the fullness of their jawline, have stubborn “double chin” and are looking for quick non-invasive procedure.

The procedure

After a thorough consultation with her patients and evaluating their primary concerns Dr. Kitto creates a customized plan which may involve a single procedure or a series of treatments depending on the patient’s goals. Treatment with Kybella™ is a relatively quick, painless in-office procedure. Patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their jawline may also choose to combine their treatments with jawline contouring. Individual results may vary and depend on the area to be treated. Patients may need several treatments in order to reach their goals.

Recovery process

Recovery after Kybella™ injections for double chin is fairly quick. There is minimal to no downtime. Some patients may experience mild swelling which is temporary.