How Does Kybella Target Chin Fat and What Results Can You Anticipate?

KYBELLA is a great way to treat submental fullness without surgery, and we proudly offer it at Still Waters Day & Medical Spa in Pensacola, FL. Our passion lies in helping our clients feel as confident in their appearance as possible, and we understand how hard it is to feel confident when you struggle with excess submental fat. If you’d like to recontour your chin and neck without surgery, read on to learn more about KYBELLA.

How Does KYBELLA Target Chin Fat and What Results Can You Anticipate?

KYBELLA kills adipose tissue in your chin without affecting other nearby tissues because it contains a synthetic version of deoxycholic acid. This bile acid only affects fat cells. It targets chin fat specifically because it is injected into the chin. The liquid will spread a bit throughout the chin, but it will not spread far. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about losing volume from other parts of your body.

You can generally expect to see a significant improvement in your appearance after just two to four injection sessions. However, depending on the amount of excess chin fat you have, only one session may be required to achieve optimal results. On the other hand, some people won’t be able to enjoy their desired results until they have had six treatment sessions.

How Soon Can You Expect To See Your Desired Results?

As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to see your desired results one to seven months after your first treatment session. Injection sessions are usually scheduled four to six weeks apart. That is roughly the amount of time your lymphatic system needs to eliminate the dead fat cells from your body, allowing us to evaluate whether another injection session is necessary.

How Long Can You Expect Your Results To Last?

You can expect the results of your deoxycholic acid injections to last a lifetime. Beyond the age of 25, people are unable to grow new fat cells. Therefore, the fat cells destroyed during treatment are gone for good.

However, you should understand that this treatment can only remove a percentage of localized fat cells. The fat cells that aren’t harmed during treatment can still store excess energy, expand, and negatively affect the appearance of your chin if you consume too many calories after treatment.

How Long Will Your Treatment Take?

You can expect your treatment to take no more than an hour. Depending on the scope of your concerns and goals, your session may take as little as 15 minutes to complete, though. Once we have cleaned your treatment areas, we will administer up to 50 injections into your skin.

Who Is Considered a Good Fit for This Treatment?

To find out if you are a good fit for KYBELLA injections, you need to come in for a consultation so we can discuss your health, lifestyle choices, concerns, and goals. You should qualify for this treatment if you want to eliminate stubborn excess fat from your chin and neck. However, many factors must be considered before we can make a final determination. For instance, we need to discuss your ability to maintain your weight.

To reiterate, it is possible to store fat in your chin after your course of treatment if you eat and drink too many calories. If this happens, you will need a touch-up treatment to restore your desired appearance. Furthermore, we need to discuss all of the drugs you currently take and have taken recently. If you are on a daily blood thinner or anti-coagulant, you may not be a good fit for treatment.

Who Shouldn’t Get Deoxycholic Acid Injections?

You will not be able to get this treatment if you are pregnant or nursing. Additionally, you should not consider injectable fat removal if you suffer from hemophilia or a similar disorder. Furthermore, this treatment may not be appropriate for you if you have a history of anaphylaxis. Moreover, you should hold off on this treatment if there is any irritation in the planned injection sites.

Are There Any Preparation Steps Required Before Treatment?

There are steps you must take before you can get deoxycholic acid injections, starting with attending a consultation with an aesthetic expert. During your consultation, we will advise you on everything else you need to do to ensure your treatment goes as smoothly as possible. For instance, you need to stop taking certain drugs, like ibuprofen, before your treatment to ensure your blood can coagulate normally.

It is also crucial that you do not smoke or drink alcohol for at least 24 hours before your treatment. Furthermore, you must wear sunscreen diligently for a couple of weeks before your treatment session. We will need to reschedule your appointment if there is any irritation in the planned injection sites, including sunburn. Moreover, you should avoid using any cosmetic products or hair removal techniques that may irritate your skin.

What Aftercare Guidelines Must Be Followed After Treatment?

Post-treatment guidelines are similar to preparation guidelines. For example, you can’t smoke, drink alcohol, or take blood-thinning pharmaceuticals for at least 24 hours after treatment. It is also important that you do not touch the treated areas for several hours after your injection session. Furthermore, you must avoid strenuous physical activity for at least 24 hours post-treatment.

Another important aftercare guideline to follow is to avoid exposure to too much heat. You should avoid hot tubs and saunas, and you should take a warm or cool shower rather than a hot bath. Moreover, you need to sleep on your back with your head elevated above your heart on the night of your treatment.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today

KYBELLA targets chin fat by being injected directly into the areas of significant submental fullness. You can anticipate seeing an improvement in your appearance several weeks after your first treatment session, but it may be several months before your final results become apparent. To ensure that this treatment is appropriate for you, contact us today at Still Waters Day & Medical Spa in Pensacola, FL to schedule an evaluation.