Sherman Oaks Kybella Treatment

Submental fullness, or double chin, is a common condition that has caused insecurities in men and women for years. When people want to remove the secondary chin, they often turn to Kybella—a non-surgical method of reducing that stubborn fat pad beneath the chin.

Kybella is a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occurring bile acid found in the stomach. A series of injections targets and destroys excess fat over several treatments. Restore your self-confidence by getting Kybella treatments in Sherman Oaks today.

What Is Kybella Good For?

In 2015, the Kybella treatment was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve your profile by using injections to break up fat molecules.

Kybella treatments in Sherman Oaks may be good for you if you’re embarrassed, self-conscious, or unhappy with the submental fullness of fat under your chin.

How Does Kybella Work?

Kybella’s active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, which is made from a copy of a salt found in human bile that helps permanently destroy and digest fat cells under the chin.

Kybella works to dissolve our fat cell linings, causing their slick contents to spill and be gradually and efficiently eliminated by our body’s immune cells.

What Can I Expect From a Kybella Treatment?

Before your treatment session begins, your healthcare team will examine the area and use a marker to draw dots where the injections are intended to be administered. One of our board-certified practitioners will then apply a numbing agent to temper any pain or discomfort.

The number of Sherman Oaks Kybella injections and treatment sessions you receive will depend on your:

• Age
• Beauty goals
• Overall health
• Body type

For best results, you may require multiple treatments. Six Kybella treatments are typical, with a minimum of four to six weeks between sessions. As soon as you receive your first injections, we will book you for your next session.

Who Should Not Get Kybella?

Kybella is not recommended for children under 18 years or people with less than modest to severe fat layers under the chin. Additionally, you may not be a good candidate for Kybella if you:

• Have or had difficulty swallowing
• Are nursing, pregnant, or plan to become pregnant
• Are planning to have or have had surgery on your neck, face, or chin
• Have a medical condition or an infection near the neck area or at the injection site
• Have bleeding issues

Is Kybella Worth the Money?

There are various cosmetic procedures men and women undergo to achieve a smoother, slimmer, more youthful look. Yet, when it comes to getting rid of your double chin, Kybella is one of the best options available. It costs much less than surgical procedures while delivering comparable results.

Other reasons Sherman Oaks Kybella injections are worth the money include:

• Top results: If you want to eliminate the fat pad under your chin and slim your jawline, Kybella treatments can give you excellent results.
• Fast treatments: Treatments generally take less than 30 minutes and often 15 to 20 minutes.
• No invasive surgery necessary: Kybella does not necessitate general anesthesia or surgery; therefore, there are no surgery-related risks.
• Rapid recovery: Your downtime will be minimal compared to cosmetic surgery, which may take several weeks of recuperation. Your Kybella treatment will usually require a week or less for a full recovery.

How Long Do Kybella Injections Last?

Once the deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cells in your double chin, they can no longer hold fat. This means your injection results should last for several years, as long as you avoid gaining excessive weight following your treatment sessions.

Liposuction is a popular plastic surgery procedure that removes fat but can leave you with saggy skin. Kybella works by dissolving treated fat gradually, allowing your skin to contract subtly and naturally. Additionally, Kybella treatment does not leave loose skin.

Can Kybella Treatments Go Wrong?

You may experience minimal side effects with your Kybella treatment in Sherman Oaks, including:

• Bruising
• Numbness
• Some pain
• Redness
• Swelling

How fast you recover will depend on the extent of your treatments and your overall health; however, your side effects should entirely subside within one or two weeks. If you experience facial muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, or other post-treatment issues, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

What Should I Avoid After Kybella?

For 24 to 48 hours before and after your Kybella treatment, you should avoid:

• Refined carbohydrates
• Niacin supplements
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Spicy foods
• Foods with high sugar content

These things can lead to heightened irritation or swelling. To ease injection-site swelling and bruising after your treatments, your doctor may suggest:

• Using a cold pack.
• Performing gentle face massages if the pain isn’t too severe.
• Consuming an over-the-counter pain medication to alleviate pain and swelling.
• Placing a warm compress over the area.

If you have extreme swelling, you should pause treatments until your symptoms subside.

Choose Glow Aesthetic Center for Your Sherman Oaks Kybella Treatment

A double chin can make our faces look bloated and unhealthy. And until a few years ago, plastic surgery was the only choice we had to get rid of it. Today, Kybella is a safe, FDA-approved treatment that you can receive with only limited downtime.

Glow Aesthetic Center administers Kybella treatments in Sherman Oaks safely and effectively, providing you with results that will last for years. Call or fill out our online contact form to consult with one of our team members today!