Aging is perfectly normal, but it’s also perfectly normal to feel insecure about sagging skin, weight gain, and all the other symptoms that come with getting older. Kybella near Coral Gables is the perfect way to help with this!
What’s Kybella?
Kybella®, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is an injection to reduce double chin fat, and in many cases, alleviates the circumstance altogether.
The treatment is for adults that have excess fat beneath the chin, also referred to as submental fat. This fat underneath your chin can be removed through invasive surgeries, but it can be scary to go under the knife if you have no idea what your face and neck will look like afterward.
For this reason, we highly recommend opting for Kybella at our Miami office if you live in Coral Gables and surrounding areas.
This noninvasive, FDA-approved treatment is a solution to getting rid of unwanted fat without having to go through surgery because it is an injectable that destroys fat cells in the treatment area under the chin to improve your profile.
The active ingredient in Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.
When injected into the fat beneath the chin, this treatment destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin.
Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.
Most patients receive six treatment sessions in total (the maximum number of sessions your cosmetic dermatologist should administer to you), with at least one month apart between each treatment session.
However, if you find that you achieve the desired result with fewer sessions, then even better!
Before starting Kybella in Coral Gables, your healthcare provider will have a consultation with you to examine the area under and around your chin.
This exam will help your provider determine if Kybella is right for you or if you should opt for another injectable treatment instead. If your cosmetic dermatologist decides that Kybella is right for you, then they will tailor your treatment to the amount of fat under the chin and your desired aesthetic.
What to Expect
During each treatment session, you will receive multiple small injections under your chin, which will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
The exact number of injections will depend on the amount of fat you have under your chin and your desired profile.
This is why Kybella treatments near Coral Gables vary from patient to patient, but your healthcare specialist will know just how many sessions you need and the exact areas in your chin to inject Kybella.
After each treatment session, you will likely have some swelling, bruising, or numbness under your chin.
However, some side effects are more serious than others, so make sure to talk to your cosmetic dermatologist if you develop an uneven smile, facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing or injection site problems such as bruising, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site.
You should also call your healthcare provider if you develop open sores or drainage from the treatment area.
How to Know if Kybella is Right for You
If you have an infection in your chin and neck area, you should not get Kybella, so make sure to get a consultation with your cosmetic dermatologist.
Like we mentioned before, the most common side effects are swelling, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area.
If you’re uncomfortable with these effects, talk to your healthcare provider for medical advice and other options for noninvasive, fat reduction procedures.
You should also talk to your cosmetic dermatologist about all of your medical conditions before getting this treatment, especially if you have or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin, have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin, have had in the past or currently have medical conditions in or near the neck area, have had trouble swallowing, have problems with bleeding, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the future, are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed in the future, or if you are taking blood-thinning medications.
If you live in Coral Gables and are interested in getting Kybella, don’t forget to request an appointment with us!
