Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight often requires years of steady effort with diet and exercise. When you reach that point, it can be discouraging to notice that certain areas of the body do not respond the way you had hoped. The area under the chin is one of the most resistant to change, even after significant weight loss.
You may be surprised to learn that even people who are naturally thin may have excess fat under the chin due to genetics. This stubborn pocket can affect the balance of your facial profile in a way that is unrelated to your overall fitness. At Still Well Med Spa in Staten Island, we offer Kybella, an option that can help reduce this concern without surgery.
What Is Kybella and How Does It Work?
Kybella is an injectable treatment made with a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a molecule your body naturally uses to break down dietary fat. When injected under the chin, this substance destroys fat cells so they can no longer store or accumulate fat. Your body will gradually process and eliminate the treated fat through natural metabolic pathways.
Five Benefits of Kybella
Benefit #1: Chin Slimming and Definition
A main reason patients choose Kybella double chin treatments is to reduce the fullness that can make the chin and jawline look less defined. It only targets the fat cells and helps bring out the natural structure of your lower face. A slimmer appearance develops gradually as the body clears away treated fat.
Benefit #2: Long-Lasting Results
Kybella permanently destroys fat cells in the treated area, and those cells do not come back. While it is still possible to gain weight and for remaining fat cells in the chin to expand, the specific fat cells removed are gone for good. With stable lifestyle habits, you can enjoy results that last for years without repeat treatments.
Benefit #3: Non-Surgical Alternative to Liposuction
Surgery may not be the right option when the concern is limited to the small pocket of fat beneath the chin. Kybella provides a non-surgical approach that avoids anesthesia, sutures, and recovery time. Instead, the treatment is performed through small injections during a quick office visit.
Benefit #4: Customizable Fat Reduction
Each Kybella treatment session builds upon the results of the last, so the number of sessions can be adjusted for your situation. We can address both mild and more noticeable fullness under the chin with this treatment and will determine the right plan based on the amount of fat present, your response, and your goals.
Benefit #5: Suitable for a Wide Range of Patients
Kybella is a versatile option that can help many different types of patients, regardless of age or body type. Thin individuals may benefit if genetics cause a pocket of fat under the chin, while others may use it to refine their profile after weight loss. It is also a choice for patients who do not want surgery or who may not be candidates for more invasive options. It can be used in most healthy adults with moderate fullness in this area.
What Are Treatments Like?
To start your appointment, we will clean and sanitize your skin and then mark small points under the chin to guide where the injections will go. We may use numbing cream to make the treatment more comfortable. The area will be injected numerous times, but the process will only take a few minutes. You may have some swelling and tenderness after your treatment as the fat cells react to Kybella.
Complementary Treatments for Kybella Fat Reduction
- Emsculpt Neo (Body Contouring): This treatment uses radiofrequency and high-intensity electromagnetic energy to reduce fat and build muscle at the same time. Patients who have had Kybella injections sometimes choose Emsculpt Neo to contour the body and create a more balanced overall look.
- Non-Invasive Facelifts (PDO Threads and Sofwave): PDO threads give lift and structure beneath the skin, while Sofwave uses ultrasound to tighten deeper tissue. These treatments can pair well with Kybella by addressing skin laxity once fat has been reduced.
- Genius RF/Microneedling (Skin Tightening and Resurfacing): Genius combines radiofrequency with microneedling to stimulate new collagen and improve skin texture. This can help refine the area under the chin when mild skin laxity is present after fat reduction.
- Laser Skin Resurfacing (BBL® Hero™ + MOXI®): BBL Hero targets pigmentation and sun damage, while MOXI smooths surface texture. Together, they refresh the skin and complement the improvements gained from double chin removal.
- Hollywood Laser Peel: This carbon-based laser treatment exfoliates the skin, reduces pore size, and brightens the complexion. It can add a finishing touch for patients who want their skin to look as refined as their new chin profile.
Developing Your Treatment Plan
Creating a treatment plan with Kybella depends on how much fat is present under the chin and the results you want to see. Most patients need at least two sessions, and some will need to schedule up to six sessions to see noticeable slimming. Kybella does not tighten skin, so if laxity is a concern, we may recommend combining your treatment with other methods that tighten skin. If you are wondering how to get rid of a double chin without surgery, our consultations are a great place to start.
Reduce Stubborn Chin Fat With Kybella Injections in Staten Island, NY
Kybella can reduce the fat beneath the chin in a way that lasts, offering a non-surgical option for patients who want gradual but lasting improvement. At Still Well Med Spa, we serve Staten Island, NY, and the surrounding areas, and offer treatment plans for every situation. To learn more or schedule your consultation, call (718) 448-6373 or contact us through our online form.
