Kybella® St. Peters & St. Louis, MO

This non-surgical injectable treatment helps to destroy the hard-to-lose submental fat cells, leaving in their place a well-contoured chin and jawline.

Lose Your Double Chin Without Surgery

Men and women who have long been struggling to slim down that stubborn double chin may now finally have an answer in Kybella. This non-surgical injectable treatment helps to destroy the hard-to-lose submental fat cells, leaving in their place a well-contoured chin and jawline.

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How Kybella defeats the double chin

Kybella is an injectable treatment, formulated with deoxycholic acid to safely and effectively kill problem fat cells along the underside of your chin. This submental fat is often difficult to target and resistant to traditional weight loss methods such as diet and exercise. Healthy men and women at a stable weight may even suffer from the appearance of a double chin due to age, genetics, or other factors.

During your Kybella treatment, we will use a specially designed template to mark the exact injection points beneath your chin. A syringe is then used to carefully administer each Kybella injection at the marked points—this allows for a smooth and even reduction of the problem fat for completely natural-looking results. A single Kybella session may take anywhere from 15-30 minutes to complete, and we may recommend a series of up to six treatment sessions at one month intervals for optimal results.

You will begin to notice a slimming of your chin after about 2-4 sessions with Kybella. The best part is that once the fat is gone, it will not come back. With a healthy lifestyle, you could enjoy long-lasting results from Kybella.

How Popular is Kybella?

Kybella was approved by the FDA in 2015 and is well-respected as a "fat-melting" treatment. Kybella and similar treatments are increasing in popularity. Usage has nearly doubled since 2019 to almost 700,000 applications annually, making this type of treatment the third most popular non-invasive aesthetics procedure across genders. Upon approval, Kybella became the go-to treatment for unwanted chin fat.

Kybella: The Science

Dr. uses Kybella injections to target fat cells in the chin. Each injection contains deoxycholic acid, which is a type of bile. The human body uses bile to break down fat, so your body will know what to do with the bile when introduced to a target area. It breaks down these cells, which allows the immune system to send in macrophages to consume and remove the cells from the area.

Any remaining cellular components can be repurposed by the body or excreted through your detoxifying organs. Once fat cells are destroyed in an area, they cannot regenerate. Kybella works with your body's natural systems and is safe and effective.

What to Expect During the Procedure

During your Kybella treatment, we will use a specially designed template to mark the exact injection points beneath your chin. A syringe is then used to administer each Kybella injection at the marked points carefully. This allows for a smooth and even reduction of the problem fat for natural-looking results. A single Kybella session may take 15 to 30 minutes to complete, and we may recommend a series of up to six treatment sessions at one-month intervals for optimal results.

When to Expect Results

Minimal Downtime

Because Kybella is minimally invasive, there is little to no downtime. Most people can return to daily activities the same day.

Your Personalized Kybella Plan

Kybella is a very targeted treatment requiring a skilled expert to determine where to remove fat cells to achieve the desired look. Because every face is different, you need a personalized Kybella plan. It's important to stick with this plan even after you start seeing the results to experience the long-lasting results you want.

Safety and Side Effects

The most common side effects of Kybella are similar to the following at the injection site and usually resolve within one to three days:

Pain / Discomfort
Swelling
Bruises

In rare cases, you may experience difficulty swallowing, nerve damage, or raised blood pressure. These are more likely to occur when the injections are not administered correctly, so it's vital only to allow a skilled professional to inject this treatment. And you should immediately seek medical attention if you have these side effects. Some people also experience these side effects for up to three days:

Headache
Mouth pain
Nausea

Your doctor may recommend a chin strap, ice, and OTC pain medicine to manage side effects.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Kybella Injections

This treatment works well for people with a moderate amount of unwanted fat under the chin, especially those who have found this fat remains even at a healthy weight. You should not receive treatments if you're breastfeeding or pregnant. You should ideally be at a stable weight and have chin fat because of genetics, aging, or weight loss that you are now maintaining.

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Reach Your Image Goals with Complementary Treatments

You'll want to start or maintain a healthy skincare regimen and healthy diet/exercise program to enhance the overall look you want to achieve longer-lasting results. Medical Spa care such as facials, microdermabrasion, or Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM) may help you achieve this goal.

Additionally, Kybella does not tighten or remove excess skin from the chin, so consider a mini facelift or neck lift, depending on the location and amount of excess skin.

Schedule an Appointment

If you're dealing with stubborn chin fat in St. Peters or St. Louis, MO, schedule a consultation with a doctor at Renaissance Plastic Surgery by contacting us at (636) 896-0600. We can't wait to meet and help you achieve your image goals.