KYBELLA IN CHARLESTON
Kybella
The first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment for improving the appearance of moderate to severe submental fullness, also known as the “double chin”
The first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment for improving the appearance of moderate to severe submental fullness, also known as the “double chin”.
KYBELLA® is administered as a series of injections to the treatment area under the chin, destroying fat cells and producing gradual results. Everyone’s chin profile is different, so your physician will tailor* treatment to you. The number of treatment sessions will vary based on the amount of fat under the chin and your treatment goals.
How KYBELLA works?
The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.
How is KYBELLA administered?
Treatment can only be administered by a KYBELLA®-trained healthcare specialist. At each treatment, you will receive multiple small injections under your chin, and the injection process takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The exact number of injections will depend on the amount of fat you have under your chin and your desired profile.
Will I need time to recover?
After KYBELLA® treatment, you will likely have some swelling, bruising, or numbness under your chin. Be sure to inform your healthcare professional if you develop an uneven smile, facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing or injection site problems such as bruising, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site. Call your healthcare provider if you develop open sores or drainage from the treatment area.
How many KYBELLA® treatment sessions will I need?
Since everyone’s chin profile is different, the number of treatments varies from patient to patient. Your healthcare specialist will help determine how many treatment sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your submental fat and your personal treatment goals. Each KYBELLA® treatment session is given at least 1 month apart, and you should not receive more than 6 treatments. In clinical studies, 59% of patients received 6 treatments.
What are the possible side effects of KYBELLA®?
The most common side effects of KYBELLA® include:
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Swelling
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Pain
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Numbness
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Redness
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Areas of hardness in the treatment area
Serious side effects of KYBELLA® include::
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Nerve injury in the jaw (which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness)
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Trouble swallowing
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Injection site problems including: bruising, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), damage, and tissue
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Cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site.
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Open sores or drainage from the treatment area
THE WISE APPROACH.
We believe that less is more.
Dr. Wise believes that each individual face has its own unique characteristics and requires a close examination to determine the right approach for correct and natural results. This requires analyzing multiple areas and understanding the balance of the face. Understanding that this is a big decision for you, our free consultation will give you time to make sure all your questions are answered and you are comfortable to proceed.
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