Firm, well-defined features contribute to a fit and youthful appearance. However, getting rid of a double chin (submental fullness) isn’t an easy task, as fat in this area may not respond to diet and exercise. Thankfully, Kybella® in Maryland offers you a quick and effective solution.
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Kybella is an effective and targeted treatment for eliminating a double chin. Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery offers this non-invasive treatment to address the presence of a double chin and say goodbye to submental fullness that simply doesn’t want to respond to your healthy eating and regular exercise. With Kybella, we can help men and women enjoy a more attractively contoured neckline and sharper delineation between their features. This non-surgical treatment is one of our patients’ favorite options, thanks to its ability to create exciting results with minimal downtime. If you’d like to learn more about Kybella and the other treatments we offer, our team is standing by and ready to help. Reach out to Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery in Bethesda, Maryland and speak with a member of our team to set up your consultation today.
As part of your initial consultation with Dr. Porter, you’ll be able to explore the advantages that Kybella offers compared to other approaches to submental fullness. We offer a number of treatment modalities, meaning there are a number of alternative methods by which we can address submental fullness. We’ll help you explore these alternative treatments and the benefits they offer. Some of these alternatives may include:
Here at Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery, our specialists perform a wide range of skin-tightening procedures that can address sagging facial features. While firmer skin is an important aesthetic benefit, skin tightening alone may not remove a double chin as these treatments don’t affect the submental fat.
If your goal is to remove fat from beneath your chin and to achieve a tightly contoured, natural appearance, you may be a good candidate for Kybella to be performed in combination with your skin tightening treatment.
Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery has invested in the latest aesthetic technology to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible for our patients.
We combine injections with a medical chiller from Zimmer Aesthetics in a technique we call Kool Kybella:
Dr. Porter typically conducts a series of two to four treatments with Kybella, spaced six to eight weeks apart. If you have significant skin laxity, she may recommend a combination of Kybella and skin tightening, which can be performed at a separate sitting. By the end of your final Kybella session, you can expect a firmer, more youthfully contoured appearance.
How long does it take to recover from Kybella?
Can I have my injections on the same day as my consultation?
When can I return to my normal activities after Kybella injections?
Are the results immediate?
How many treatments will I need?
When will my final results become apparent?
How will I look after my final treatment?
Because Kybella does not involve any incisions, the downtime after the procedure is minimal. Patients can expect to experience some swelling or bruising at the site of the injections. This is normal and usually subsides within a week (though most patients find the swelling reduces significantly within a few days). Numbness is also a potential issue, though it usually subsides several weeks after the injection.
Overall, most patients will look and feel themselves about a week after the procedure, with results continuing to improve treatment after treatment. There is a rare chance for more serious side effects, including hair loss, open sores, drainage from the area, or serious bruising.
Because the downtime is so limited, many patients choose to have their first Kybella injection on the same day as their initial consultation. This helps them get started on the path to a sleeker, more contoured neck right away. Dr. Porter will be able to advise you if Kybella is the right treatment for your condition.
While patients might experience some of the above symptoms after their shots, they can still head back to work or school afterward. However, they should refrain from physical activity until the swelling goes down. To alleviate any swelling or discomfort, Dr. Porter recommends using ice therapy on the area for about the next 24 hours, as this limits blood flow and prevents inflammation. Additionally, patients will need to sleep with their heads elevated for the first night to prevent additional swelling.
Results from Kybella will not be immediate, as the body needs time to process the deoxycholic acid in the injection. Deoxycholic acid occurs naturally in the body, as it’s produced by the intestines and stomach to help in the breakdown of food. When it’s injected under the chin in the form of Kybella, deoxycholic acid works to break down the fat cells of the neck.
Generally, Dr. Porter will recommend a series of two to four treatments for her patients, though this may vary depending on the extent of chin fat as well as how well the patient is tolerating the procedure. Some patients begin to see results much faster, so they may not need extra treatments. All treatments are spaced six to eight weeks apart to give the body time to melt away fat.
Your final results will be apparent about four to six weeks after the final treatment. To boost the appearance of these results, patients can also choose to combine Kybella injections with other skin tightening treatments. This way, if the fat of the neck has stretched out the skin, it won’t hang loose and flabby after the fat cells have been destroyed.
After all their treatments are complete, patients will find that they now have a sleek, contoured, and more youthful-looking appearance. Eliminating the standard double chin makes a person look slimmer and also helps better define their jawline to visually elongate their neck.
Get rid of a double chin without surgery. Schedule a consultation with Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery online or by calling our Bethesda, Maryland offices at (301) 618-0733.
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