FAQs about Kybella®, permanent double chin treatment without surgery

Few cosmetic concerns are quite as distressing as a double chin. Excess fat between the head and neck can alter your face’s entire look. It can make you look far older and less healthy and fit than you are, and it also does not matter how well you seem to eat or how much you exercise – the fat never shrinks! Due to the unique nature of localized fat deposits (like submental or under-chin fat), professional interventions like Kybella^® at Eman Aesthetics in Centerville, Ohio, may be the only option for getting rid of excess tissue in this area.

Why is double chin fat so hard to treat?

Some stubborn fat pockets or areas of localized fat deposits are not “modifiable” with diet and exercise alone. This is because other factors that we cannot control may be responsible for excess fat in these spots—be it under the chin, on the belly, or on the thighs and hips. These factors include genetics, as your DNA can influence how and where fat is distributed and accumulates. For this reason, even fit and young individuals can have a poorly defined jawline due to excess fat in this area.

How does Kybella^® treat stubborn fat?

Kybella® treats fat at the source. It destroys the fat cells in the targeted submental area. Other interventions may shrink the fat cells but not destroy them. This approach to damaging and eliminating fat from the body also gets sustained results as long as you maintain your weight and a healthy lifestyle. You should also keep a good, personalized skincare regimen. Changes in the skin, such as the loss of elasticity, can make a double chin look more prominent. By protecting the skin from sun damage, you can delay photoaging, which hastens the development of loose, saggy skin.

What can I expect from Kybella^® treatment?

Kybella^® is an injectable treatment. One of our talented injectors will map out exactly where to inject Kybella^®. Many small injections are made with a thin and sterile needle. These injections deliver the active ingredient, deoxycholic acid. This synthetic form of a naturally occurring molecule breaks down fat cells. Once these cells have been treated and damaged, they can no longer store fat. The fat cannot accumulate in the area in the future. You achieve a lasting, balanced, attractive, youthful, and healthy-looking profile.

How does it feel?

As with all treatments and services at our office, steps are taken to ensure your comfort. This may include numbing the treatment sites beforehand. We also apply cooling to help with any tenderness and swelling that may be present afterward. The nature of treatment promotes comfort, as the needles are very thin, and the injections can be completed quickly – in just minutes.

When can I see the results from Kybella^®?

Every outcome and treatment experience is unique. Generally, Kybella^® triggers a process. So, results are revealed gradually as fat cells are damaged and removed naturally and safely from the body. The full results are also seen after any residual swelling has subsided. Once you see those results, no future treatment is needed! Kybella^® facilitates real and beneficial changes.

Thanks to this injectable treatment, you can reduce the hard-to-miss area of your face without invasive surgery, and the associated anesthesia, recovery, and downtime. To learn more about the process and if Kybella^® is right for you, request a consultation at Eman Aesthetics in Centerville. Serving greater Dayton, Kettering, and Oakwood, OH, our office can be reached at (937) 310 1121 today. 

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