Kybella® in Waterloo, IA​

Kybella® is a non-surgical injectable treatment that targets and dissolves fat under the chin, commonly known as a “double chin,” using deoxycholic acid.

Your aesthetic specialist will perform a consultation to determine the optimal number of treatments to get the look you want. Most patients need 2-4 treatments. Each treatment is spaced one month from previous treatment. A small needle is used to inject the Kybella® into the fullness and may feel like a pinch. Numbing cream and ice are typically used prior to the procedure to help with the discomfort.

There is no significant downtime. However, there will be a short term increase in the submental fullness due to swelling post Kybella injection that gradually resolves in a few days.

The most common side effects reported include redness, swelling at site of injection. Mild bruising and bleeding could also occur.

Other rare side effects that have been reported include difficulty swallowing, hematoma, or nerve injury in the jaw that can cause a temporary uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. Other possible injection site problems include hematoma, damage to an artery or vein, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), damage and tissue cell death (necrosis) around injection site.

Before Kybella®, excess fat under the chin may create the appearance of a “double chin.” After treatment, you can expect gradual fat reduction and a more defined jawline as the body naturally eliminates the targeted fat cells.

Results are long term

You should not received kybella double chin if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. You discuss with your provider before receiving Kybella if you have prior history of difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or previous neck surgery or injury to nerves of the head and neck. You also should not receive Kybella if you have a documented history of an allergic reaction to Kybella or lidocaine containing products (the topical anesthetics used to help with discomfort).