Kybella in Glendale
Kybella is FDA approved for submental fullness, the pocket of fat under the chin. Treated fat cells are destroyed and cleared by the body, so they do not come back.
Treatment areas Under the chin (submental fullness)
- Benefits
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- Permanent reduction: destroyed fat cells do not regenerate
- A defined jawline without surgery or general anesthesia
- Sessions of roughly 15 to 20 minutes
- Formulated from synthetic deoxycholic acid, a molecule your body already uses to break down fat
- Katherine's approach
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Chin fullness changes how the whole lower face reads, so Katherine plans Kybella around the jawline as a whole. She maps the area precisely, doses conservatively, then reassesses about a month later before recommending the next session.
When the chin itself needs projection rather than less fullness beneath it, the answer may sit in facial balancing instead. The consultation sorts out which applies to you.
- Who it's for
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Adults bothered by submental fullness, a double chin, that holds on regardless of weight. It suits people who want a permanent, non surgical answer and are comfortable with results that build over a series.
- The process
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After numbing with a topical anesthetic or ice, a series of small injections is placed beneath the chin, about 15 to 20 minutes in the chair. Results appear gradually across several weeks as the fat clears.
Most chins take more than one session, with roughly a month of settling between visits. Your plan, including how many sessions to expect, is set at the complimentary consultation.
- Downtime
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Expect swelling under the chin for a few days, sometimes with bruising, numbness, or redness. It settles within days to a week, and most patients return to normal activity immediately.
What it costs
Exact pricing for every treatment is on the price list. View the full price list
Common questions
It varies with the amount of fullness and the definition you are after. Plan on a few visits, each about four weeks after the last. Katherine gives you a session estimate at the consultation, then adjusts as your results come in.
The treated fat cells are destroyed, then metabolized by the body, so they cannot regenerate. Significant future weight gain can still add fat elsewhere in the area, which is why a steady lifestyle keeps the result at its best.
Most patients tolerate it well. The area is numbed first with a topical anesthetic or ice, then the injections themselves are quick. Mild burning or tightness for a short while after is common.
Tell Katherine about any medications, supplements, or medical conditions. To keep bruising down, skip alcohol before your visit, along with medications that thin the blood, with specifics confirmed for your situation.
Start with a consultation
Find out whether Kybella, filler, or a different plan is the right recommendation for your jawline.