Most people refer to submental fullness as a double chin. Nearly 70% of people say this condition bothers them. Until recently, treatment options were limited. Submental fullness affects both men and women, and weight is not always the cause.
Genetics, aging, and weight fluctuations can all contribute to submental fullness. Studies show that people feel just as bothered by a double chin as they do by lines and wrinkles.
That’s the bad news. The good news is that Kybella now offers a non-surgical treatment option.
Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to improve submental fullness. Many patients see visible results in as few as two to four treatments. Kybella is a prescription treatment for adults and requires administration by a trained medical professional. A global clinical development program included more than 2,600 patients, with over 1,600 treated using Kybella.
If a double chin bothers you, schedule a Kybella consultation with Dr. Beth Comeau. She will assess your goals, evaluate your anatomy, and recommend a personalized treatment plan to reduce submental fullness.
*According to a 2015 survey conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
What You Can Expect
During treatment, Dr. Comeau will administer KYBELLA into the fat underneath your chin using multiple injections. Most patients require 2-4 treatments spaced 1 month apart. In a clinical trial for KYBELLA, 79% of patients reported satisfaction with the appearance of their chin and face. Patients also reported an improvement in self-perception, including feeling younger and happier based on their chin profile, and feeling less self-conscious, less embarrassed and less overweight.
To read the full results of the clinical trial including possible side effects, visit https://www.mykybella.com/
How It Works
KYBELLA contains the active ingredient deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring molecule in the body which aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat. When injected, KYBELLA destroys fat cells under the chin, eliminating their ability to store or accumulate fat.
When injected into the fat beneath your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.
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