Kybella in Kansas City

Kybella is a treatment for eliminating double chins and fat from under the jaw. This treatment utilizes an active ingredient that is naturally produced by the body. The substance breaks down fat and removes it from the body naturally.

When Kybella comes into contact with the fat cells underneath the chin, this active ingredient destroys them. Then, over time, the fat is naturally and permanently eliminated from your body. The result is a more contoured, defined profile that enhances your overall appearance.

We routinely see male patients for Kybella who are looking to address their various aesthetic concerns. Injectables can be a very quick, effective, and non-invasive way to treat what’s bothering you! If you’re interested in learning more about what treatments may be best for you, feel free to use our Virtual Consultation Tool for instant, personalized feedback.

Kybella is not used in other areas of the body. Currently, Kybella is only FDA-approved to be used to reduce fat under the chin, commonly called a double chin.

Once Kybella treats and destroys the fat cells beneath the chin, this is permanent. Future changes in weight, lifestyle, or hormones may influence the overall increase in fullness in the area as a reflection of total body changes. However, Kybella is designed to totally destroy fat cells in the first place, so they cannot return.

The number of treatments may vary depending on the amount of fat underneath your chin and your overall aesthetic goals. We will discuss this during your initial consultation. Most of our patients need between 2-4 Kybella treatments to reach their final goal.

Kybella results are not instant. It will take 3-6 months to see the final results from Kybella. Results take that amount of time because the injection destroys localized fat cells, and it can take a while for those fat cells to be naturally eliminated by the body.

Kybella is a specific injection that we strategically place over the area of the chin to target submental fat. Kybella injections only require a very tiny needle, and the entire treatment usually only takes about 10 to 20 minutes.

Patients always want to know: does Kybella hurt? The answer is no! At the Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center, we are not only dedicated to helping you achieve your goals; we want you to be comfortable throughout the process! Our patients report very little discomfort from Kybella in Kansas City. There can be some fullness and tightness for a couple of days following the procedure.

Our team will provide you with post-treatment instructions on how to properly care for your skin in the days and weeks that follow to help you feel comfortable and satisfied with your treatment.