Two weeks before the scheduled appointment, avoid nuts, seeds, fish oil, NSAIDs, supplements, and anything that prolongs bleeding
Facial and Chin Slimming
Kybella is a synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid occurs naturally in the body to help breakdown and absorb dietary fat. When Kybella is injected into the fat beneath the skin, it destroys the fat, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness of fat. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so no further treatment is needed once reach your desired goal.
At each treatment session, you will receive multiple small injections under the skin and the injection process takes about 15-20 minutes. The exact number of injections will depend on the amount of fat you have under your skin and your desired results.
The number of treatments vary from patient to patient. Your health care specialist will help determine how many treatments sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your sub-mental fat and your personal treatment goals. Each Kybella treatment session is given at least 1 month apart, and you should never receive more than 6 treatments.
What are the benefits?
Benefit: It removes submental fat on the sides of each cheek and beneath the chin.
Price: $600 per session, 3 to 6 sessions per area is required.
Who is it for?
Exclusively for Adults above the age of 18.
Who should avoid this treatment?
A client should avoid getting the fat-dissolving injection if they have any of the following conditions:
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Autoimmune conditions (e.g., scleroderma)
- Severe liver disease
- History of allergic reactions to fat-dissolving medicine
- Acute or chronic skin diseases
- Severe kidney disease
- Use of blood-thinning medications (e.g., warfarin or aspirin)
- Have had surgery on your face, neck, or chin
- Have medical conditions in or near the neck area
- Have difficulty swallowing
- Have bleeding problems
Possible Side Effects
Serious side effects include nerve injury in the jaw, which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. Difficulty swallowing may also occur. Injection site problems can include bruising , hair loss, open sores (ulcers), damage, and tissue cell death (necrosis) around the injection site. Rarely, you might experience nausea, headaches, diarrhea, internal bleeding, and/or hyperpigmentation. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop these issues.
The most common side effects include swelling, pain, numbness, redness, and hardened areas in the treatment region.
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
Aftercare Instructions
You can apply ice on the area twice a day for 10 minutes or until swelling goes down. You can take Tylenol for pain (avoid taking ibuprofen and aspirin). You can apply Arnicare gel, cream, or tablets every 4-6 hours to help with redness and bruising. You can gently wash the treated area with water. Avoid facial makeup and skin care products for first 24-48 hours. Avoid getting any facial or massage treatment in the area for a month. Avoid touching the treated area for 24-48 hours with unclean hands. Drink plenty of water after treatment. Follow a low-fat diet in between treatment. Avoid exercise for the first week, light walking is fine. Avoid taking anti-inflammation medication. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures (including hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and sunbathing)
Follow-Up & Maintenance
If needed, your consultant will develop a customized schedule to suit your availability and goals.
