Kybella Injections for Double Chin, Ventura County

As always La Nouvelle Medical Spa is at the forefront of medical aesthetics. Kybella is an injection that have been approved by the FDA. It helps reduce double chin without surgery by dissolving the fat under the chin. Here are more details about the procedure. Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment that contours and improves the appearance of submental fullness or “double chin.”

How does it work?

When it disappears, it disappears completely. The drug destroys the fat cell's membrane, causing it to burst. What remains of the fat cell is absorbed back into the body via normal metabolic pathways. According to FDA, Kybella is identical to something your body makes called deoxycholic acid, which helps absorb the fat. It works by destroying fat cells. It can also destroy other kinds of cells, including skin cells, if it's not used correctly. That's why it's important to find a reputable doctor for Kybella Injections. Dr. Hanna has been in cosmetic medicine for over 25 years and is an expert in Kybella Injections.

The shot is an alternative to liposuction or surgery to treat double-chin fat.

How the procedure works and how much is needed?

Usually Dr. Hanna draws a grid of tiny dots beneath his patient's chin and injects 0.2 cubic centimeters into each dot. How many injections needed? It varies. On average patients will need a series of 12-20 injections per visit. Though treatments are customized for each patient, most people will enjoy visible results after one to two treatments, and full results are seen with an average of four treatment sessions. You may need two to four total visits, spaced a month apart.

How long does it take?

Each treatment takes about 15 minutes.

What's recovery like?

It takes two or three days to heal. Down-time involves swelling for several days following treatment. No bandages are required.