How Does KybellaĀ®Ā Work?
Fat cells can grow larger or smaller throughout their life, but once large, there is no guarantee that they will shrink down againāeven for someone who makes a committed lifestyle change. However, fat cells can be damaged and destroyed. If their cell membranes are ruptured, fat cells will be processed by the body, reducing the volume in a specific area.
KybellaĀ®Ā is used to damage the cell membranes of unwanted fat cells. The active ingredient in KybellaĀ®Ā is deoxycholic acid, which is found in the digestive system. Dr. Negrete, draw on her experience and skill to inject it with precision into the fat cells marked for destruction.
Throughout the weeks after a KybellaĀ®Ā treatment session, the body will break down the damaged fat cells. Patients will notice a gradual reduction in their double chin.
What Is a KybellaĀ®Ā
Treatment Like?
We make several injections into the submental region in order to generate balanced results that harmonize with a patientās specific features. Despite the numerous injections, a session may be as brief as 15 minutes or less. The area to be treated is iced prior to and right after treatment to minimize discomfort. It is common to have tenderness, swelling, bruising, and numbness for up to a few weeks after treatment. Depending on the person, two to four treatments are usually required.
Who Is a Good Candidate for KybellaĀ®?
This nonsurgical fat-reduction treatment is ideal for adults who want to reduce their double chināand especially those who have tried diet and exercise, but found lifestyle-based efforts to be unsatisfying. KybellaĀ®Ā has also been successfully used off-label to treat stubborn bra fat, fat around the knees, and, in some cases, the jowls.
What can I expect?
Injected to permanently dissolve stubborn fat. Expect intense swelling for 2-3 days after injection. As swelling disappears, it reveals our forever results in 8-10 weeks. Multiple vials AND SESSIONS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR BEST RESULTS. We recommend doing more rather than less to get your best results!Ā
Typical doses per area:
Face: 1-4 vials per treatment
Body: 4-10 vials per treatmentĀ