To get started on your Kybella injection treatment plan, we’ll take a few photographs of your neck and chin profile to visualize the amount of contour you’ll need. Patients that are severely overweight should consider alternative methods for weight loss before looking to Kybella injections, since Kybella results may not be as dramatic if weight is an issue. Kybella is meant to trim mild to moderate chin bulges, and this is where we see the best results.
Before the procedure, Dr. Mordkovich applies an ice pack to the skin and can also add a topical anesthetic for your comfort during your treatment. A temporary grid tattoo is created to indicate the series of injection points on the chin, with up to 50 injections often needed in one session to cover the excess fat for reduction. Despite the seemingly large number of injections, the procedure is relatively quick, painless, and there is often no downtime afterward.
Redness and tenderness are expected after Kybella injections, and some patients feel warmth in the treatment area as well. You can go home or back to the office right after your procedure with few visible signs you’ve undergone a cosmetic treatment. Some patients find that application of ice packs after Kybella injections reduces discomfort and swelling that is common in the first couple of days following the procedure.
Injection sessions start at two treatments and build to six if needed. The results won’t begin to show until a few weeks after your initial injections since it takes some time for the body to eliminate the destroyed fat cells. As we see the changes in your submental and neck area, we can modify the number of treatments necessary to produce your full results. When you achieve your complete outcome, you will have a more defined jawline and a slimmer transition from the jaw to the neck. These results will be permanent since the submental fat is permanently destroyed and eliminated from the area.
If submental fat is a cosmetic concern for you, nonsurgical treatment is now available. Call Cross Hudson Plastic Surgery at 201-751-9490 to set up your Kybella consultation with Dr. Mordkovich today.
