KYBELLA™ Double Chin Treatment in San Juan Capistrano, CA

A stubborn double chin can make you look older or heavier than you are, and it often doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. KYBELLA™ is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells beneath the chin. At HK Dermatology in San Juan Capistrano, CA , our team uses KYBELLA™ to contour and define the chin and neck profile without surgery.

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What Is KYBELLA™?

KYBELLA™ is an injectable form of deoxycholic acid, a molecule that occurs naturally in the body and helps break down and absorb dietary fat. When injected into the fat below the chin, known as submental fat, KYBELLA™ destroys fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, and the body naturally clears them away over the following weeks. It is the first and only FDA-approved injectable product to treat a double chin, offering a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for this area.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

KYBELLA™ is ideal for adults with moderate to severe fullness under the chin who want a more defined jawline and profile without surgery. Submental fat is often influenced by genetics and aging, so even people who are at a healthy weight may struggle with it. During your consultation, your provider will evaluate whether your fullness is due to fat, loose skin, or both, and recommend the most effective approach. Patients with significant skin laxity may benefit more from Morpheus8 skin tightening or tumescent liposuction.

What Is Treatment Like?

Each KYBELLA™ treatment session is typically 15 to 20 minutes. Your provider marks the treatment area and places a series of small injections under the chin. Most patients feel a warm or stinging sensation during treatment, which subsides shortly afterward. The number of treatments varies for each person and typically ranges from two to four sessions, spaced at least a month apart, for the best results.

Side Effects and Recovery

The most common side effects of KYBELLA™ include swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of firmness in the treatment area. Swelling is expected and is usually most noticeable for several days after each session. Most patients return to normal activities right away, though some prefer to schedule treatment when swelling won’t interfere with important events.

KYBELLA™ Results

Results develop gradually over several weeks as treated fat cells are cleared. Because the fat cells are destroyed, results are long-lasting, and retreatment is typically not expected once you reach your desired look. KYBELLA™ has high patient satisfaction, with 79 percent of patients in clinical studies reporting satisfaction with the appearance of their face and chin.

Complete Your Facial Profile

KYBELLA™ pairs well with other treatments that refine the lower face. VOLUX™ defines the jawline, RADIESSE® restores structure, and Botox can soften neck bands. Skin quality can be improved with platelet-rich fibrin and fractional laser resurfacing. For larger areas of fat on the body, learn about Dr. Klein’s signature tumescent liposuction, and watch more treatment videos on our video page. Explore our fillers, all cosmetic dermatology services, and learn why patients choose HK Dermatology.

KYBELLA™ FAQs

How does KYBELLA™ work?

KYBELLA™ is a form of deoxycholic acid that destroys fat cells under the chin. The body then naturally clears those cells away.

How many KYBELLA™ treatments will I need?

Most patients need two to four treatments, spaced at least a month apart, for the best results.

Are KYBELLA™ results permanent?

Once fat cells are destroyed, they can no longer store fat, so results are long-lasting.

Does KYBELLA™ hurt?

Most patients feel warmth or stinging during treatment that fades shortly afterward.

What are the side effects of KYBELLA™?

Common side effects include swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of firmness under the chin.

How long does swelling last after KYBELLA™?

Swelling is usually most noticeable for several days and gradually resolves, often lessening with each subsequent treatment.

Is KYBELLA™ an alternative to liposuction?

Yes. KYBELLA™ is a non-surgical alternative for reducing fat under the chin. For larger areas, tumescent liposuction may be recommended.

Say Goodbye to Your Double Chin

Call HK Dermatology at (949) 248-1632 or request an appointment online to schedule your KYBELLA™ consultation in San Juan Capistrano, CA .

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