KYBELLA®

KYBELLA is a simple idea. It is basically deoxycholic acid. As mentioned above, in the body, deoxycholic acid helps break down dietary fat from the foods we eat. You can see where this is going. Deoxycholic acid doesn’t differentiate between fat that you eat or fat that has accumulated under your chin. When KYBELLA is injected into the fat beneath your chin, it breaks down the fat cells, just as it does with ingested fat. Once these fat cells are destroyed, not only does your profile return to a much slimmer, tighter appearance, but the ability to store future fat in the area is diminished because the fat cells are gone. This means that your double chin is gone for good, as long as you don’t put on a bunch of weight down the road.

KYBELLA has been the central focus in over 20 clinical studies in which more than 1600 people were treated.

Results are not immediate, as the deoxycholic acid needs to get to work breaking down the fat in the injected areas. Typically, there is some initial swelling; this is especially true after the first couple of injection sessions. Swelling is also greater the more fat the patient has under his or her chin. Swelling will usually run its course in from two days to two weeks. Then you’ll notice your profile continuing to tighten as more and more fat cells are broken down and removed by your body’s lymphatic system.

There are very few side effects associated with dermal filler injections when treatment is provided by a trained, licensed professional. On rare occasions, fillers have led to significant swelling or other complications. This is not because of the product but because of performance. We cannot stress enough how important it is to choose your dermal filler provider carefully.

The most common side effects that occur after injectable treatments are minor swelling and redness. Some people notice subtle bruising. Each of these effects typically fades within a few hours.

KYBELLA doesn’t create any incisions. There are no scars.

KYBELLA gets rid of fat under your chin permanently. Once that fat is gone, there is limited ability to store fat in the area in the future. There is no need for maintenance treatments. Your skin can still sag somewhat with additional aging, but your new profile will remain much tighter for the long haul.

The cost of KYBELLA varies from provider to provider but if you want to save money on the overall cost of KYBELLA then enroll in the Brilliant Distinctions Rewards Program which will allow you to earn points on each treatment and redeem them for savings on future treatments.

The potential side effects with KYBELLA are similar to those with dermal fillers. All side effects have proven very rare, however. They include nerve injury in the jaw that can create an uneven smile, trouble swallowing, and some weakness in the surrounding facial muscles. In clinical studies with 1600 patients, these side effects were not long-term, but they did not resolve immediately.

These are the common side effects after treatment and resolve themselves:

• Numbness
• Swelling
• Redness
• Bruising
• Residual pain
• Areas of hardness in the treatment area