You may have a double chin for several reasons. Sometimes, it is due to the natural aging process or weight gain. Other times, it is genetic. If you feel self-conscious about your double chin, you may be looking for ways to erase or reduce its appearance. 

People in the same situation often consider various cosmetic treatments, such as neck lifts, liposuction, CoolSculpting, facelifts, and liposculpture. However, one of the most popular treatments for a double chin is Kybella, the commercial term for deoxycholic acid. 

About Kybella

Your body naturally produces deoxycholic acid in your digestive system. This substance plays an important role in the breakdown of fats for easier digestion. It also serves as an emulsifying agent in food products. Additionally, deoxycholic acid is a non-surgical and non-intrusive option for non-cancerous tumors made of fat cells.

How Kybella Double Chin Treatment Works

When your doctor injects Kybella into your chin, it reduces the appearance of your double chin by killing fat cells. This is the only area of the body where the FDA approves this form of treatment, known as injection lipolysis. This means that this procedure aims to break down fat through an injection. 

For maximum results, you can get up to six injections, spaced at least 30 days apart. However, most patients need just two treatments. Most experts recommend spacing the injections about four to six weeks apart. Many people choose this treatment option because it is non-surgical, which means a shorter recovery time when compared to surgical procedures. Also, it has fewer risks of complications. 

Benefits of Kybella

The double chin is a problem that bothers people of all ages. If you have this aesthetic problem, you need to know that this fairly new cosmetic treatment can transform your poorly defined chin and jawline into a sleek and slender one. Some of the benefits of this treatment include:

It Is Minimally Invasive

Many cosmetic procedures are going beyond surgical options, and Kybella is one of them. This FDA-approved treatment provides a non-invasive approach to get rid of a double chin. It makes it possible for people to achieve the appearance and profile they want.

It Is Easy and Fast

Your cosmetic surgeon will determine your specific concerns and needs to determine the number of injections needed to achieve the desired results. These tiny injections of deoxycholic acid inserted into your double chin do not require much time. 

Results Are Usually Permanent

This double chin treatment is not a reversible solution. You may start to notice results a few weeks after your first treatment session, and they are usually permanent. Afterward, you should not require further treatment. 

Little to No Downtime

After receiving treatment, you may be able to resume or return to your daily activities immediately. However, you may experience some temporary and minor effects, which should last for a short time and eventually disappear. 

Great Results

A double chin can make you appear older than you are, and nobody wants that. When you get rid of your double chin, however, in addition to redefining your jawline and chin, you will also achieve a more youthful look. 

To learn more about double chin treatments, visit Alan Matarasso MD at our office in New York, New York. You can also call 212-249-7500 to book an appointment today.