As we age, our body processes fat less efficiently, sometimes resulting in a double chin or jowls – the loose skin of the lower cheeks and jaw. This area of the face is resistant to diet and exercise and can cause many people to feel self-conscious about their face. Weight, age, or genetics can increase the fat and fullness beneath the chin.

FDA approved Kybella® is an injection that dissolves fat using deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule that helps you absorb fat. Before Kybella®, liposuction was the only way to treat the chin area. Benefits of Kybella® compared to liposuction include:
 

Patients describe the pain as an uncomfortable temporary sting, and ice packs and topical numbing creams can increase comfort. The procedure takes just a few minutes, and swelling may be noticeable for a few hours to days after treatment.

Patients may require several treatments two months apart to achieve maximum results. After a few treatments, patients will notice a more defined jawline and a slimmer looking silhouette. Kybella® is a great treatment for anyone unhappy with the fullness beneath his or her chin. Because it permanently destroys the fat cells in the chin area, weight gain in the future will not appear on the chin.

If you would like to reduce and tighten the area around the chin, Kybella® may be right for you. It is the newest and most advanced fat elimination technique in the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County area. Contact the Weston Center for Plastic Surgery today for your consultation.