Kybella
What is Kybella?
Kybella is made up of an active ingredient called synthetic deoxycholic acid. This molecule is naturally produced in the body and is involved in the deterioration and removal of dietary fat.
How does Kybella work?
Kybella is injected into the excess adipose tissue located under the chin. This will destroy the fat cells and reduce the “double chin” look that many people long to eliminate. Once these fat cells are destroyed, you can no longer produce or accumulate fat in this area. .
Treatment areas ?
This procedure is not limited to the chin, you have the option to permanently destroy fat cells in
- Upper Arms
- Abdomen
- Bra line
- Jowl
The procedure:
Each treatment will include multiple injections to the area under the chin
The process takes approximately 10-20 minutes long
The amount of injections depends on the amount of fat located under your chin.
The amount of treatments also varies and depends on the amount of fat that you have.
Each treatment should be separated by a month’s time, where a maximum of three to six treatments is recommended.
What are common side effects of Kybella?
These side effects are commonly seen after injecting Kybella and are usually gone in up to a week. If these side effects persist, please notify your doctor.
- Swelling
- Light pain
- Numbness
- Redness
- Hardness
Any Serious side Effects of Kybella?
These side effects are rarely seen but are serious and require immediate medical attention.
- Nerve damage in the jaw.
- Trouble with swallowing
- Open sores (ulcers)
