Non-surgical double chin elimination with permanent fat reduction
Eliminate stubborn submental fat (double chin) permanently with Kybella - the only FDA-approved injectable specifically designed to destroy fat cells under the chin. No surgery, no liposuction, no downtime required - just proven results that define your jawline and improve your profile forever.
What Is Kybella?
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells beneath the chin. The active ingredient is synthetic deoxycholic acid - a molecule your body naturally produces to break down dietary fat. When injected into submental fat, Kybella ruptures fat cell membranes, causing the cells to die and be eliminated through your body's natural metabolic processes. Once destroyed, these fat cells cannot return, providing permanent results.
Most patients require 2-4 treatment sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart to achieve optimal results. Each treatment takes 15-20 minutes with multiple small injections beneath the chin. While there is significant swelling for 3-7 days after each treatment, no actual downtime is required - you can return to work and normal activities immediately. Results develop gradually over 4-6 weeks as your body eliminates destroyed fat cells.
At Divinity Med Spa, we've served Spring Hill since 2015 as Hernando County's most trusted medical spa. Our expert injectors understand the precise injection technique required for safe, effective Kybella results and will create a customized treatment plan based on your submental fat volume and aesthetic goals.
Why Choose Kybella?
Non-Surgical Solution
No incisions, no anesthesia, no surgery required. Simple injectable treatment performed in-office in 15-20 minutes.
Permanent Fat Reduction
Destroyed fat cells are gone forever and cannot regenerate. Once you achieve your desired result, retreatment is typically not needed.
FDA-Approved & Safe
The only FDA-approved injectable for submental fat reduction. Extensively studied with proven safety and effectiveness.
Natural-Looking Results
Gradual improvement over 4-6 weeks creates natural progression. Others notice you look slimmer and more defined without knowing you had treatment.
Understanding Kybella Treatment
What to expect during your treatment process
Kybella contains synthetic deoxycholic acid that destroys fat cell membranes on contact. The fat cells rupture and release their contents, which are then processed and eliminated naturally by your body over several weeks. Once destroyed, these cells can never return, providing permanent fat reduction in the treated area.
After marking the injection area with a grid pattern, your provider administers multiple small injections beneath your chin (typically 20-50 injections per session depending on fat volume). The procedure takes 15-20 minutes. Most patients describe the sensation as stinging or burning during injection, followed by numbness.
Most patients require 2-4 treatment sessions spaced at least one month apart (typically 4-6 weeks) to achieve optimal results. Some patients with minimal fat may only need 2 sessions, while those with more significant fat may need 4-6 sessions. Results are assessed after each treatment to determine if additional sessions are needed.
Expect significant swelling for 3-7 days (especially days 2-3), along with numbness, bruising, and tenderness. Despite the swelling, no actual downtime is required - you can work and resume normal activities. Results develop gradually as your body eliminates destroyed fat cells over 4-6 weeks after each treatment.
Ideal candidates have moderate to severe submental fat, good skin elasticity, realistic expectations, and prefer non-surgical treatment. During consultation, we'll assess if Kybella or an alternative treatment like CoolSculpting or liposuction would better serve your goals.
Kybella vs. Other Double Chin Treatments
Kybella vs. CoolSculpting for Under Chin
Both treatments permanently destroy fat cells but use different mechanisms. Kybella uses injections to chemically destroy fat cells, while CoolSculpting uses freezing technology. Both typically require multiple sessions for optimal results. CoolSculpting treatments take 45 minutes each with minimal swelling. Kybella requires 2-4+ treatments with significant swelling but may provide more precise contouring. Both are effective - choice depends on patient preference for injections vs. applicator, tolerance for swelling, and budget.
Kybella vs. Neck Liposuction
Liposuction provides the most dramatic, immediate fat removal in a single procedure. However, it requires surgery, anesthesia, incisions, and 1-2 weeks downtime. Kybella is non-surgical with no downtime but requires multiple treatments and more gradual results. Liposuction can also address loose skin simultaneously (with a neck lift), while Kybella only treats fat. For significant fat and skin laxity, surgery may be better. For moderate fat with good skin, Kybella is excellent.
Kybella vs. Neck Lift Surgery
Neck lift addresses both fat AND loose, sagging skin through surgery. Kybella only treats fat and doesn't tighten skin. If you have significant skin laxity (loose, crepey neck skin), Kybella won't address that concern. However, if your primary issue is fat with minimal skin laxity, Kybella avoids the recovery, scarring, and expense of surgery.
Which Treatment Is Best?
During your consultation, we'll assess your anatomy, skin elasticity, amount of fat, aesthetic goals, budget, and tolerance for downtime to recommend the most appropriate treatment. Many patients find Kybella perfect for their needs, while others are better candidates for CoolSculpting or surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kybella hurt?
Most describe injections as stinging or burning during administration - tolerable but uncomfortable. Ice applied before and after helps.
Burning sensation intensifies during treatment but subsides once injections complete. Area becomes numb afterward.
Post-treatment soreness is common for several days.
What's the recovery like?
Expect significant swelling for 3-7 days (peak days 2-3), along with numbness (can last weeks to months), bruising, tenderness, and firmness.
Despite swelling, no actual downtime - you can work and resume normal activities.
Most describe this as worst phase appearance-wise. Patience required!
How many Kybella treatments will I need?
Most patients require 2-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Some with minimal fat may only need 2 sessions. Those with more significant fat may need 4-6 sessions.
Your provider assesses after each treatment to determine if additional sessions needed.
Can Kybella be used anywhere besides under chin?
Kybella is FDA-approved only for submental fat (under chin).
Using it "off-label" in other areas carries risks and is not recommended. Other treatments like CoolSculpting are better for body fat.
When will I see results?
Results develop gradually over 4-6 weeks after each treatment as your body eliminates destroyed fat cells.
After multiple treatments, maximum results visible 8-12 weeks after final session. Improvement is progressive with each treatment.
How is Kybella different from CoolSculpting?
Both treatments permanently destroy fat cells but use different mechanisms.
Kybella uses injections to chemically destroy fat cells, while CoolSculpting uses freezing technology.
Both typically require multiple sessions for optimal results.
CoolSculpting treatments take 45 minutes each with minimal swelling.
Kybella requires 2-4+ treatments with significant swelling but may provide more precise contouring.
Both are effective - choice depends on patient preference for injections vs. applicator, tolerance for swelling, and budget.
Choice depends on personal preference and provider recommendation.
Is Kybella permanent?
Yes! Once fat cells are destroyed, they're eliminated forever and cannot regenerate. Results are permanent as long as you maintain stable weight.
However, remaining fat cells can expand with significant weight gain, potentially recreating fullness under chin.
What are the side effects?
Expected: significant swelling (100%), numbness (very common, weeks to months), bruising, pain/tenderness, hardness/firmness.
Rare: difficulty swallowing (temporary from swelling), nerve injury causing facial muscle weakness (usually temporary), uneven results, excessive skin laxity.
How long does numbness last?
Numbness is very common and can last weeks to several months. This is normal and temporary. Sensation gradually returns as nerves recover from treatment. Not concerning unless accompanied by muscle weakness.
What if I'm not happy with results?
We set realistic expectations during consultation.
Most patients are very satisfied with results though improvement is gradual. If you want more reduction after completing initial treatment series, additional treatments can be performed.
Results are cumulative.
Medical Excellence You Can Trust
All treatments are overseen by our board-certified plastic surgeon
Our carefully assembled team of medical professionals brings together decades of combined experience in aesthetic medicine, reconstructive procedures, and advanced skincare treatments.
Each member of our clinical staff has been selected for their exceptional credentials, specialized training, and unwavering commitment to patient safety. From our board-certified plastic surgeon who oversees all medical procedures to our licensed aesthetic nurses and certified injectors, every provider maintains the highest standards of care and continues their education in the latest techniques and technologies.
Our team approach ensures that every patient receives comprehensive care tailored to their unique goals. Whether you're seeking minimally invasive treatments or more advanced procedures, you can trust that our qualified professionals work collaboratively to deliver natural-looking results with your safety and satisfaction as our top priority.
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