What Are Chin Injections Called? Kybella

Kybella is a prescription medication and is the only FDA-approved nonsurgical injectable treatment for adults to improve the look and profile of the chin.

Kybella efficiently reduces extra fat beneath the chin, resulting in a clean jawline without the recovery period typically required for such procedures. Several sessions, however, may be required to achieve the desired result. Even with diet and exercise, the heaviness under your chin may persist, making you seem older or heavier than you are.

Kybella contains an active component called synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is naturally found in bile that helps your body to digest and absorb dietary fat. Fat that is removed from the treatment region is metabolized by the body.

Kybella chin injections kill fat cells beneath the chin. Once killed, these cells can no longer store or build fat. This causes a notable decrease in fullness under the chin, resulting in an enhanced chin profile.

Based on your chin profile, your specialist will devise a personalized treatment strategy. You will be administered many tiny injections beneath your chin throughout each session. You may have up to 6 sessions, with at least 1 month in between. Many people have obvious effects after 2-4 Kybella treatment sessions.

Kybella injections are a viable choice for you if you:

• Are 18 years or older
• Are dissatisfied or self-conscious about your double chin
• Live a healthy lifestyle yet still cannot get rid of extra fat below the chin
• Are looking for a nonsurgical way to treat a double chin

In clinical trials, 59% of people received 6 treatments. According to 20 research studies from around the world, over 68.2% of people experienced a reduction in fat beneath their chin compared to only 20% of people who received a placebo. Furthermore, over 79% of those who had Kybella claimed they were satisfied with how their faces appeared. 

Kybella is generally regarded to be safe and side effects are rare. Side effects may include:

• Pain: Chin injections may cause mild discomfort, which subsides within 3-5 days.
• Swelling: Swelling usually occurs 1-2 days after Kybella injections are administered and is most obvious 2-4 days later. Swelling may remain up to 2 weeks following treatment and subsides within 4 weeks. 
• Nerve injury: There is minimal risk of nerve injury, which can result in an uneven smile or difficulty swallowing. Most of the time, this is just temporary.

Kybella is exclusively authorized for use under the chin. When Kybella is used off-label for other regions of the body, there could be additional risks.

Because Kybella kills fat cells, the results are long-lasting. Submental fat may reappear, however, if you gain weight.

Following treatment, fat cells and fluids are gradually excreted from the body. This is a lengthy process, and the precise time depends on the individual and how their body operates. You may see improvements after 2-3 weeks or even a month, and they may become more noticeable after a few sessions.

If you continue a healthy lifestyle after treatment, the results may be near-permanent. It is crucial to remember that the surviving cells shrink only when they lose fluid during therapy. They can still grow while storing fat, which means submental fat may become noticeable again.

Regular exercise and a healthy diet are necessary to avoid weight gain around the chin. This will ensure that you continue to experience long-term benefits.