Kybella/Belkyra Double Chin Fat Removal

Double Chin Fat Dissolving

More people are choosing Kybella a non-invasive fat dissolving procedure over plastic surgery to break down the fat pocket under the chin. Kybella is the only solution offering a non surgical alternative designed to contour away double chin fat. With a series of treatments that have minimal time and risk, more are choosing this fat dissolving procedure to reduce the appearance of a double chin.

Kybella has been approved since 2015 as an alternative to liposuction. It is most effective in treating double chin fat that is caused by genetics, hormone status, and weight gain. By targeting several locations under the chin, it will break down the fat which is then cleared through the body’s system. This process occurs gradually over several weeks. As the substance remains in the system for a short period of time, any post treatment symptoms will be temporary.

During the treatment, numbing cream is applied to ensure the pain with each injection will be minimal. Most people require 3 treatments and on average most require 20 injections per treatment. After your first procedure, there will be some post procedure inflammation as the product works to dissolve the fat. This will cause swelling that peaks at 24 hours and can last from 2 days to 3 weeks. Subsequent treatments will be less extreme. There may be bruising, pain, numbness, redness and lumps that will be temporary.

The good news is that once all treatments are completed, there is no upkeep or further costs. The fat cells will be gone!

What is Kybella?

Kybella is a prescribed medication used to reduce moderate to severe fat below the chin. Following small injections to multiple sites in the area, the substance injected works to permanently destroy the fat cells that cause the appearance of a double chin.

Who benefits from fat dissolving under the chin?

Fat dissolving is designed to attack fat cells under the chin caused genetically, from weight gain or other reasons. It will not work on sagging skin which can also give the appearance of a double chin. Following 3 treatments, the fat will be gone and no further maintenance is needed.

What are the side effects?

Possible side effects from Kybella include swelling, pain, numbness, redness and hardness that occurs as the medication is destroying the fat cells. This may last anywhere from 2 days to 3 weeks.

How many fat dissolving treatments are needed to reduce my double chin?

The process to dissolve the fat under the skin is gradual and usually takes 3 treatments. Once all treatments are complete, the fat cells will be gone and no further treatment will be needed.

How much does under the chin fat dissolving cost?

The cost per procedure ranges from $800 to $1400. With up to three treatments recommended, it is comparable to the cost of plastic surgery without going under the knife. After all treatments are completed, the fat will be gone and no further upkeep is required.