KYBELLA® in Montgomery, Alabama

A well-defined jawline can make a dramatic difference in your facial profile. Unfortunately, stubborn fat beneath the chin—often called a double chin or submental fullness—doesn't always improve with diet and exercise. Genetics, aging, and natural fat distribution can all contribute to fullness beneath the chin, even in individuals who maintain a healthy lifestyle.

KYBELLA® is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to permanently destroy fat cells beneath the chin. At Plastic Surgery Associates of Alabama, we customize every treatment to help patients achieve a slimmer, more defined profile without surgery or lengthy downtime.

If you're bothered by fullness beneath your chin and want a non-surgical solution, KYBELLA may be the treatment you've been looking for.

KYBELLA® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently reduces moderate to severe fat beneath the chin. The treatment contains a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule your body uses to break down and absorb dietary fat.

When injected into the targeted treatment area, KYBELLA destroys unwanted fat cells beneath the chin. Once these fat cells are eliminated, they can no longer store or accumulate fat, providing long-lasting improvement in your facial profile.

Unlike treatments that simply shrink fat cells, KYBELLA permanently removes the treated fat cells from the area.

Many people assume a double chin is simply the result of weight gain, but that's often not the case.

Submental fullness can develop because of:

• Genetics
• Natural aging
• Weight fluctuations
• Hormonal changes
• Facial anatomy
• Loss of skin elasticity over time

Even individuals who are physically fit and maintain a healthy weight can develop unwanted fullness beneath the chin.

Your appointment begins with an evaluation of the treatment area and a discussion of your aesthetic goals.

After marking the injection sites, your provider administers a series of small injections beneath the chin. The number of injections depends on the amount of submental fullness being treated and your customized treatment plan.

Most appointments take approximately 20 to 30 minutes, making KYBELLA an easy treatment to fit into a busy schedule.

Following treatment, it's normal to experience swelling beneath the chin. This is an expected part of the treatment process as your body begins breaking down and eliminating the targeted fat cells.

Additional temporary side effects may include:

• Mild tenderness
• Bruising
• Firmness beneath the chin
• Redness
• Temporary numbness

Most patients return to normal daily activities shortly after treatment, although swelling may be noticeable for several days.

Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help you recover comfortably.

KYBELLA works gradually as your body naturally eliminates destroyed fat cells.

Many patients begin noticing improvement within four to six weeks after treatment.

Depending on your anatomy and cosmetic goals, multiple treatment sessions may be recommended to achieve your desired outcome. Treatments are typically spaced about one month apart.

Because the treated fat cells are permanently destroyed, your results can be long-lasting when combined with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.

Yes. Once KYBELLA destroys the treated fat cells beneath the chin, those cells cannot store fat again. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and stable weight helps preserve your results.

Every patient is different. While some patients achieve their desired results after two treatments, others may benefit from additional sessions depending on the amount of submental fullness being treated.

Most patients tolerate treatment well. You may feel a brief stinging sensation during the injections, followed by temporary swelling and tenderness afterward.

Swelling is expected and varies from patient to patient. Most swelling improves significantly over the first several days, although minor swelling may last longer in some individuals.

There is very little downtime, and most patients return to work and normal activities shortly after treatment.

No. KYBELLA is not a weight-loss treatment. It is designed to reduce localized fat beneath the chin and improve your facial profile.

The fat cells treated with KYBELLA are permanently destroyed. However, maintaining a healthy weight is important because untreated fat cells in the body can still enlarge with future weight gain.