Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Kybella®
How Many People Have Been Treated With KYBELLA?
KYBELLA has been the focus of a global clinical development program involving over 20 clinical studies with more than 2,600 patients worldwide, of which over 1,600 have been treated with KYBELLA. Our providers were some of the first 500 injectors trained in the US to provide Kybella. We are both honored and excited to bring Kybella to Columbia Laser Skin Center and the Gorge.
What Are the Side Effects?
The most common side effects are swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of firmness around the treatment area. KYBELLA can cause other more rare and serious side effects, including trouble swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. Fortunately, these rare side effects are NOT permanent nor dangerous.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Everyone will require a minimum of 2 treatments. Those with a larger area or desiring a more defined jawline may need 4 treatments with Kybella. Many patients experience visible results in 2 to 4 treatment sessions. During these sessions, our provider will administer KYBELLA into the fat under your chin using multiple injections with a very tiny needle. Up to 6 treatment sessions may be administered, spaced 6 weeks apart.
How Long Will the Results Last?
When injected into the fat under your chin, KYBELLA causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After the aesthetic response is achieved, retreatment with KYBELLA is not expected. In other words, it is permanent.
What Do Kybella Treatments Feel Like?
All of our clients have commented on how comfortable their Kybella treatment was. Before your treatment, we give you a dose of both Ibuprofen and Extra Strength Tylenol. We then have you apply a prescription numbing cream that we give you at your consultation visit, to apply at home an hour before your treatment. We use the smallest gauge needle and ice to make your treatment with us as comfortable as possible. Some people do experience a mild warming/aching sensation during and up to 15 minutes after their treatment. Following your treatment, you may experience mild tenderness to the touch. This may only last a few days to a week.
Does Kybella Treat Sagging Skin?
Kybella works by breaking down fat under the chin, but it does not tighten loose skin. If you have good skin elasticity, your skin will likely retract on its own as the fat decreases. If the skin is already sagging or thin, we may consider skin-tightening treatments in addition to Kybella.
How Much Does Kybella Cost?
The cost of double chin removal with Kybella depends on how many sessions you need and how much product we use. Some patients need two sessions, while others may need four or more. We will give you a clear idea of pricing after we assess the treatment area during your consultation. Since results build over time, it helps to think of this as a gradual investment.
