Kybella

It’s Not Magic, But it Looks like it!

Tired of having a double chin, back fat, arm fat, and/or belly fat? Well, you can finally get rid of all of it in a quick, non-surgical, in-office procedure.

What to Expect

Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid, 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, in the back, and the abdomen), Kybella destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.

Kybella is an ideal treatment for those who want to improve their jawline without surgery or downtime. Kybella jawline sculpting and jawline contouring is a safe and effective treatment that can produce visible results in as little as one session. To learn more about using Kybella jawline sculpting and contouring, schedule a consultation with our expert team.

How Kybella Works

The procedure takes mere minutes and requires no significant downtime. You can expect 2 weeks of recovery time from mild to moderate swelling and bruising.

Kybella is administered in one or multiple sessions. Each session will remove a portion of the fat tissue, which gives a gradual improvement. The number of sessions needed by an individual will depend on the amount of fat tissue needing treatment as well as the patient’s aesthetic goals. Most patients opt for 2–3 sessions. The treatment can be done up to 6 times in each area, and sessions are spaced roughly 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Before Your Appointment

• If you have a special event or vacation coming up, keep in mind that you will want to schedule your treatment at least 2 weeks prior, allowing time for the mild to moderate swelling and bruising to dissipate.
• For 24-48 hours before (and after) treatment avoid alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplements, high-sodium foods, high-sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy foods, and cigarettes. (All of these factors may increase the risk of bruising and swelling).
• For 2-3 days before treatment we recommend discontinuing the use of Retin-A to avoid any increased redness and irritation.
• For at least 3 days to 1 week before (and after) treatment we recommend discontinuing the use of Aspirin, Motrin, Gingko Biloba, garlic, flax seed oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, or any other essential fatty acids; to minimize bruising or bleeding. Please consult with your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.
• If you come down with a cold/flu or develop a cold sore, blemish, or rash in the area to be treated before your appointment, please reschedule your appointment until the issue is resolved.
• We recommend that you wait at least 2 weeks before (and after) cosmetic treatments with laser, ultrasound, peels, facials, or micro-dermabrasion in the Kybella-treated area.

After Your Appointment

• Do not touch, press, rub, massage, or manipulate the treatment area.
• Ice the treated areas for the next 24 hours. Repeat icing intervals of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off in the affected area throughout the 24 hours post-treatment. Do not use heat in the area.
• Apply over-the-counter Arnica gel to the treatment area to help decrease the bruising, swelling, and discomfort. Take oral Arnica and Bromelain to reduce the length of the bruise.
• Take over-the-counter acetaminophen and/or pain relievers as needed to decrease post-treatment discomfort.
• Drink plenty of water and fluids after treatment.
• For 24-48 hours after your treatment avoid: alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplements, high-sodium foods, high-sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy foods, and cigarettes. These items may contribute to increased swelling or irritation.
• For 3 to 5 days after treatment sleep on your back and with your head elevated.
• For 3 to 5 days after treatment avoid: vigorous exercise, sun, and heat exposure
• For at least 3 days to 1 week after treatment avoid Aspirin, Motrin, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, flax seed oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, and any other essential fatty acids. These items might increase bleeding and bruising.
• We recommend that you wait at least 2 weeks before and after cosmetic treatments with laser, ultrasound, peels, facials, or micro-dermabrasion in the Kybella-treated area. We are happy to help you coordinate specific treatment timing with other concurrent aesthetic services at Bellora Medical Aesthetics.
• Please report to Bellora Medical Aesthetics immediately if you develop an asymmetric smile or facial muscle weakness, skin ulceration in the treatment area, difficulty swallowing, or if any existing symptom worsens.

Download our full aftercare instructions for Kybella.