5 Questions to Ask About Kybella Injections

Kybella injections are a surgical alternative that can contour the look and appearance of the skin beneath your chin with deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is found in our bild and aids in the digestion of fat, basically destroying fat cells. This is a great option for those who do not want invasive treatments such as surgery or liposuction. Treatment sessions can be completed over a span of 4 to 6 months and will be discussed with our team of experts.

The main question all clients have is how Kybella is safe. Did you know that this is the only FDA-approved submental fat injectable that is meant for this area of your body? In 2015, the FDA approved Kythera Biopharmaceuticals drug as an alternative to liposuction and surgery. Deoxycholic acid gets metabolized and broken down over several weeks. This is a popular option for both men and women as it does not involve anesthesia.

Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland provides you with a face-to-face consultation to go over the next steps. We recommend that you tell your healthcare provider if you are nursing, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant.

Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland staff evaluates the area of skin that is located underneath the chin to establish if you are a Kybella candidate. This means your skin is in good condition and you are at a stable weight. Skin laxity is a big factor as those who have severe laxity and sagging under their neck and chin may need to explore other options. A template will be placed below the neck to mark where injections are needed. Depending on your individual treatment plan, patients can receive up to 50 injections during a single treatment. Multiple injections will be given and could range between 2 to 6 sessions if needed. Bruising can occur with natural swelling.

After your 20-minute session with our team, the results will present themselves over the next several months. Each session will be around the same time and treatments will be discussed with our professionals to schedule accordingly. Since the injections kill fat cells, the results are permanent. Fat cells die and are no longer able to store fat. Kybella reduces the number of fat cells under the chin. If one were to gain weight after the original treatment, new fat cells can begin to grow which could lead to minimal regrowth.

We recommend preparing your skin for treatment with a fresh wash before. Please, ensure your chin and neck area are clean-shaven for our male clients. Our staff will wash your neck area thoroughly before injections are given.

Don’t worry about downtime

Kybella is a non-invasive treatment that has little downtime. Swelling is normal and is a sign that injections are working! Our technicians could recommend refraining from eating salty foods or drinking alcohol for the first few days of treatment.

If you would like to see if you would be a good fit for Kybella, please schedule a consultation with us on our website. We serve clients from Cleveland OH, North Olmsted OH, Olmsted Falls OH, North Ridgeville OH, Bay Village OH, Lakewood OH, Berea OH, Brooklyn OH, and BEYOND.