Kybella

Unfortunately, many individuals struggle with stubborn pockets of fat in other areas besides the submental area as well. Other common areas of concern include the jowls, the bra roll, the abdomen and the underarm regions. While currently only FDA cleared for the treatment of submental fat, Kybella can also be used to successfully treat these additional areas, and our doctors have developed expertise using Kybella to treat regions beyond the chin, achieving lasting results for his patients.

While the number of treatments and the amount of Kybella needed will vary depending on the size of the treatment area, the severity of your symptoms, and the results desired, in most cases your Kybella treatment in these areas will closely resemble the course of treatment for submental fat, and your results will also be permanent just as they would be in the submental area. A comprehensive Kybella treatment plan can be designed to improve both submental and others areas of concern for maximum results.

The Submental Fat Issue

Submental fat often forms beneath the jawline due to aging rather than weight gain. Many people find the fat formation to be just as bothersome as the appearance of wrinkles. Submental fat can make you look heavier, even if you haven’t gained a pound. It is also impossible to remove through diet and exercise in most cases.

The Lickstein Plastic Surgery doctors begin their Kybella procedures by marking a grid pattern on the area to the treated, to indicate where the injections will be placed. We will apply a local anesthetic before your treatment to ensure your comfort throughout. Our doctors will administer many tiny injections – often between 30 and 50 – to produce a smooth and natural-looking result. It should take no more than one hour to complete your procedure.

You will be able to return to activities immediately following your Kybella treatment. Since it is common to experience some swelling and soreness in the treatment area for a few days, we advise patients to apply ice to the area as needed to help manage these side effects. Over-the-counter pain medication may also be used as needed. The discomfort associated with treatment should not be significant enough to keep you from most of your daily tasks.

At least two Kybella treatments are often necessary for the best possible results. Patients with more significant amounts of submental fat may require additional treatments. Once those results become apparent, they should be long-lasting since the destroyed fat cells will not return. While some patients may see results immediately, most patients will see their results develop in the weeks after their final treatment, with their final results appearing after about three months.

You can expect similar results if you use Kybella to treat concerns outside of the submental area, with two sessions generally required as an initial course of treatment and with results appearing about three months after your final treatment. As with the treatment of the submental area, your Kybella results will be permanent since Kybella destroys fat cells wherever you have the treatment.