Kybella^®

Non-Surgical Double-Chin Reduction

If you’ve tried and failed to slim your double chin with diet and exercise, KYBELLA® may be the answer for you. Contouring the jawline can be challenging because losing weight is no guarantee that your double chin will go away, especially if it’s caused by genetics. KYBELLA® can melt away extra fat beneath the chin and contour your jawline.

At West Michigan Plastic Surgery, Kalamazoo, we offer KYBELLA® to men and women struggling with extra fat below the chin because it has a high success rate. One of our providers is ready to customize a double-chin reduction plan for you to achieve the slimmer jawline you desire.

KYBELLA® is FDA cleared for improving the appearance of moderate to severe submental fat. Submental fat is the concentrated area of subcutaneous fat below the chin, often referred to as a double chin. KYBELLA® has the distinction of being the first injectable double-chin reduction treatment.

How Does KYBELLA® Work?

KYBELLA® is a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, which is a substance that your body produces naturally and uses to help metabolize dietary fat.

At the start of treatment, Dr. Holley will use a specially designed template to precisely mark the areas to be targeted during KYBELLA® treatment. This ensures that double-chin reduction takes place evenly and smoothly. A small amount of KYBELLA® is administered into the selected areas.

When KYBELLA® is injected into the fatty tissue, the deoxycholic acid breaks apart the membrane of the fat cells. The treated cells are naturally processed and eliminated by the body in the weeks following treatment.

Am I A Good Candidate for KYBELLA®?

If you have excess fat below the chin and you are interested in non-surgical double-chin reduction, you may be a good candidate for KYBELLA®. KYBELLA® works best for individuals with relatively good skin elasticity because it reduces fat, but does not tighten the skin.