Length: 20-30 minutes
The double chin…it is one of the biggest problem areas for so many patients. In the past, anyone who wanted to get rid of the excess fat in their chin and add more definition to their neck had to have some sort of surgical procedure, either liposuction or a neck lift. Now, however, at Sieber Plastic Surgery there is a truly effective non-surgical treatment that removes that stubborn pocket of fat under the chin — Kybella.*
Kybella is the first FDA-approved injectable specifically designed to eliminate submental fat under the chin. It’s a fast, minimally invasive treatment that is generally well-tolerated. If you have pinchable fat beneath your chin, you might be a great candidate for Kybella.
While it’s FDA-approved for use under the chin, Kybella has also shown success when used off-label in other areas of stubborn fat, such as the jowls, bra fat, abdomen, and the banana roll (the fat pocket beneath the buttocks).
Kybella can be performed on its own or combined with other non-surgical treatments like dermal fillers, neurotoxins, or laser skin resurfacing to enhance facial contouring and overall aesthetic results.
Your provider will first place a grid pattern onto your treatment area to act as a guide for your Kybella injections. The Kybella will then be strategically injected with a needle in order to deliver the contour that you desire. Most patients will require anywhere from 2-4 treatments, spaced 30 days apart, in order to achieve their final results.*
To find out more about Kybella with Dr. David Sieber at Sieber Plastic Surgery, call us today at: 415-915-9000 or schedule a consultation here.
Immediately after your Kybella procedure, you may experience some numbness, burning, redness, and swelling. Your swelling will get worse during the first 24 hours after treatment, and you can expect to remain swollen for at least 48-72 hours. Some patients, especially during their first treatment, may experience intense swelling. With each additional treatment, however, your swelling should diminish. You can resume regular activities the following day. It will take 8-12 weeks to see results. Multiple treatments are likely necessary for final results
Kybella is composed of a substance called deoxycholic acid which is a naturally occurring substance in the body. When injected around fat cells, Kybella disrupts the cellular membrane, destroying these cells and preventing them from storing or accumulating fat.
Because Kybella destroys unwanted fat cells, you should not require any additional treatments once your ideal neckline has been achieved.*
All patients react differently to Kybella so it’s difficult to say exactly how many treatments it will take. In the Kybella studies performed, most patients required 2-4 treatments.* During your consultation, your clinician will be able to give you a more accurate estimate once he’s examined you in person and assessed the amount of fat that needs to be removed in order to achieve your goals.
Contact Sieber Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation and start discussing your needs and concerns. Call us today at 415-915-9000.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.
