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Your provider evaluates the submental area to confirm whether the fullness is caused by treatable fat and whether skin quality supports your goals.
Improve the appearance of moderate to severe fat below the chin with KYBELLA®, a non-surgical injectable treatment for submental fullness at Skin & Sculpt Medical Spa.
If you feel self-conscious about fullness under your chin but do not want surgery, KYBELLA® may be an option. Treatment begins with a personalized consultation to evaluate your anatomy, skin laxity, submental fullness, profile goals, medical history, and whether KYBELLA® is the right approach for your desired result.
KYBELLA® is designed for fullness below the chin—not general weight loss or loose skin. Your consultation helps confirm whether the concern is treatable fat, skin laxity, anatomy, or another factor.
KYBELLA® is a prescription injectable treatment. Results, number of sessions, swelling, downtime, and candidacy vary by patient.
Designed specifically for fullness below the chin, not for general weight loss or body fat reduction.
Your provider maps the area and recommends a plan based on anatomy, treatment goals, and candidacy.
KYBELLA® may help refine the visual transition between the chin, jawline, and neck in appropriate candidates.
A double chin can be caused by genetics, anatomy, weight changes, aging, or natural fat distribution. For some clients, fullness below the chin remains even with healthy habits, making the jawline and profile look softer than desired.
KYBELLA® may help appropriate adults improve the appearance of moderate to severe fat under the chin without surgery. Treatment is performed in-office and customized based on the amount and distribution of submental fat.
KYBELLA® can be a standalone treatment or part of a broader profile-refinement plan that may include dermal fillers, Botox and wrinkle relaxers, microneedling, laser treatments, AgeJET™, facials and dermaplaning, or CoolSculpting® Elite depending on your goals.
KYBELLA® is an FDA-approved prescription injectable treatment for adults with moderate to severe fat below the chin, also known as submental fat. The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is deoxycholic acid.
Deoxycholic acid is a molecule that helps break down dietary fat in the body. When injected into targeted fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® works by destroying fat cells in the treated area. After treatment, the body gradually processes the treated fat cells over time.
KYBELLA® is not a weight loss treatment and is not intended for treatment areas outside the submental region. A consultation is required to determine whether your fullness is caused by fat, skin laxity, muscle anatomy, or another factor.
KYBELLA® is injected into the subcutaneous fat tissue below the chin using a customized injection pattern. The treatment area is assessed, mapped, and injected according to your anatomy and treatment goals.
Swelling is expected after treatment and may temporarily make the area look fuller before it begins to refine. Your provider will discuss what is normal, what to expect, and when to contact the office.
Treatment is planned around your anatomy, the amount of submental fat, skin quality, comfort level, and goals.
Your provider evaluates the submental area to confirm whether the fullness is caused by treatable fat and whether skin quality supports your goals.
The treatment area is marked, and KYBELLA® is injected into targeted submental fat beneath the chin.
Swelling is expected after treatment. Over time, the body gradually processes treated fat cells as the profile begins to refine.
KYBELLA® is designed for submental fullness under the chin. It may be appropriate for clients who want a more defined-looking profile without surgical liposuction.
KYBELLA® may help improve the appearance of moderate to severe fullness below the chin, commonly called a double chin.
Treatment targets fat beneath the chin, not loose skin, muscle laxity, or general body weight.
Reducing submental fullness may help the lower face and neck profile appear more refined in appropriate candidates.
By addressing under-chin fullness, KYBELLA® may help improve the visual transition between the chin, jawline, and neck.
KYBELLA® offers a non-surgical injectable option for adults who are not ready for or interested in surgical fat removal.
Some clients may benefit from KYBELLA® alone, while others may need fillers, skin tightening, or another approach depending on anatomy.
Under-chin fullness can come from different causes. KYBELLA® is best suited for submental fat. If your concern is loose skin, weak chin projection, jawline structure, muscle banding, or broader body fat, another treatment may be more appropriate.
Your provider may recommend KYBELLA®, chin or jawline filler, wrinkle relaxers, laser treatments, AgeJET™, CoolSculpting® Elite, or referral for a surgical consultation depending on your anatomy and goals.
KYBELLA® may be a good fit for adults with moderate to severe submental fat who want a non-surgical approach to improving the appearance of a double chin.
A consultation is required to determine candidacy. Your provider will review your health history, anatomy, goals, previous treatments, medications, and the quality of your skin and underlying tissue.
We discuss your double chin concerns, profile goals, health history, prior treatments, medications, and expectations.
Your provider evaluates fat distribution, skin laxity, neck anatomy, jawline transition, and whether KYBELLA® is appropriate.
The treatment area is marked, and KYBELLA® is injected into targeted fat below the chin using a customized plan.
You receive aftercare instructions, swelling expectations, and guidance on when to return for additional sessions if needed.
KYBELLA® is typically performed as a series. Some clients may begin with two treatments, while others may need more depending on submental fat, anatomy, desired result, and individual response.
FDA labeling allows up to six single treatments spaced no less than one month apart. Your Skin & Sculpt provider will recommend a realistic treatment plan during consultation based on your goals and candidacy.
The first session begins the fat-reduction process. Swelling is expected and can be noticeable.
Your provider evaluates your response, swelling timeline, and whether another session is recommended.
Once the desired result is reached, retreatment is not typically needed for the treated fat cells, though weight changes and aging can affect your profile.
KYBELLA® results are gradual. Swelling is expected after treatment and may temporarily make the under-chin area look fuller before it improves.
The treatment area is injected in-office. Swelling, tenderness, redness, numbness, or bruising may begin.
Swelling can be the most noticeable during this period. This is a common part of the treatment response.
Your provider may assess your progress and determine whether another session is recommended.
Many clients need more than one treatment to reach their desired profile refinement.
Individual results vary based on anatomy, fat distribution, skin laxity, treatment plan, swelling response, and body composition.
Aftercare instructions may vary based on your treatment plan. Your provider will give you specific guidance before you leave your appointment.
Contact Skin & Sculpt promptly if you experience difficulty swallowing, facial muscle weakness, an uneven smile, severe pain, skin color changes, open sores, signs of infection, or any symptoms that feel concerning.
KYBELLA® should be administered by trained healthcare professionals who understand submental anatomy and injection technique. Safe treatment depends on proper patient selection, correct placement, and avoiding vulnerable structures in the chin and neck area.
KYBELLA® should not be used if there is an infection at the treatment site. Use outside the submental region has not been established as safe or effective and is not recommended.
Potential risks include swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, firmness, marginal mandibular nerve injury, difficulty swallowing, tissue damage, injection-site alopecia, ulceration, or necrosis. Your provider will review risks, benefits, alternatives, and when to seek medical follow-up.
Skin & Sculpt Medical Spa is known for personalized aesthetic planning, conservative technique, and a luxury medical spa experience. KYBELLA® treatment is not about changing your face—it is about helping refine the under-chin area in a way that supports your natural profile.
We evaluate whether your under-chin fullness is caused by treatable fat, skin laxity, anatomy, or another factor.
Your treatment plan is based on anatomy, goals, swelling expectations, session timing, and profile balance.
KYBELLA® can be paired with fillers, wrinkle relaxers, skin treatments, or body contouring when appropriate.
KYBELLA® can be part of a broader aesthetic plan for profile refinement, facial balancing, skin quality, and body contouring.
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KYBELLA® is a prescription injectable treatment. The following sources are included for patient education about indications, safety, risks, dosing, and treatment limitations.
Information is educational and does not replace medical advice. Your provider will confirm candidacy, risks, expected swelling, treatment timing, and alternatives during consultation.
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