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How Do I Know If Kybella, Injectable Double Chin Treatment Is Right For Me?

For most of us, the day inevitably comes when we realize there are certain family traits that we’re bound to inherit, even our relatives unfortunate double chin. For some, the double chin is perfectly okay, and for others it can be the subject of a lighthearted joke, but there are those who feel quite uncomfortable with this change in their face. If one of your relatives has a double chin or fullness under the chin, it may be one inherited trait you can do without.

After all, you may find it makes you look heavier and older than you really want to appear. Until recently, your only option to conceal the area south of your jawbone was to invest in mountains of scarves, or a cravat perhaps.

Not any more! Now you can choose to take action and do something about it.

Kybella is an injectable treatment to eliminate your double chin. Whether your fullness under the chin comes from aging, weight gain or runs in the family, Kybella may be the answer for you.

What Is Kybella?

Kybella is approved by the FDA to treat fat under the chin, Kybella consists of a synthetic deoxycholic acid, which occurs naturally in the body. Once injected, it begins to absorb the fat with visible results in as few as two to three treatments. There is little to no downtime and no one will know you are doing it.

Safer and more comfortable than other treatments like liposuction, Kybella can give you a new profile.

Who Makes A Good Candidate For Kybella?

If you are at least 18 years old and wish to eliminate the fullness under your chin, that’s a start. From there, you must be free from infections, and have no issues with swallowing or bleeding.

As long as you have moderate to severe fat deposits under the chin, you are likely a good candidate. Come into our office for a Kybella consultation to determine if this non-surgical treatment is right for you. The only way to know for certain if Kybella is right for you is to speak with a trained specialist like Dr. Marten.

We will do a complete medical history, talk about risks and side effects, and provide all the information you need to make a decision.

If you have been unhappy with your profile, the fullness under your chin, and just want to look younger, Kybella treatments may be right for you.

Find out more about this non-invasive, safe, and painless treatment. Once the fat under your chin is gone, it will never return. Maybe one of your family members or friends will join you too!

Enjoy a more confident you!

Contact South Texas Eye Institute for a complete Kybella evaluation and begin the path to an improved profile.