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Kiss that annoying double chin goodbye with a breakthrough treatment, now FDA-approved

In one of the most exciting developments in cosmetic surgery over the last few years, we now have a highly effective FDA-approved treatment, Kybella, for what is medically known as submental fat, or more commonly referred to as a double chin. Until recently, the only approach was surgical with liposuction and or a neck/face lift. While effective, these surgical measures are associated with significant downtime.

With the assistance of SkinCare Physicians dermatologists near Boston, Kythera, a California based company, has developed a simple and elegant treatment, Kybella, which improves the look of a full neck and double chin. A series of 1-4 injection sessions of deoxycholate produces dramatic improvement, with little to no downtime. The procedure takes only a few minutes and is very well tolerated. Side effects are limited to include mild discomfort, limited bruising, and occasional redness and swelling which are both limited and short-lived.

To the surprise of our dermatologists who headed the clinical studies at SkinCare Research, not only is the treatment helpful for the pocket of fat under the chin, but it also seems to tighten the skin and to give long lasting improvement.

Effective in men and women of all skin types, and a variety of ages, this new treatment will revolutionize our ability to treat double chin in a simple and effective manner. In late April 2015, the FDA approved Kybella for the treatment of submental fat or double chin. It will take a month or two for Kythera to get the product in the hands of experts like the dermatologists at SkinCare Physicians. Kythera has asked our dermatologists to help lead educational efforts of physicians around the country to ensure the proper patients selection and treatment technique.

Is your double chin more and more obvious? You now have the option to say goodbye to it and say hello to a more sculpted facial look: Kybella is available at our dermatology practice near Boston. Book a consultation with SkinCare Physicians to learn if you are a candidate for this breakthrough treatment, now FDA-approved.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in February 2015. It has been updated for accuracy following the FDA approval of the procedure and the availability of the treatment.

Photos courtesy of Derm Surgery – Procedure by Adam M. Rotunda 

8 Responses to Kiss that annoying double chin goodbye with a breakthrough treatment, now FDA-approved

• Brenda valenti says:

  August 21, 2015 at 9:31 am

  How long do results last??

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  • Dr. Jeffrey Dover says:

    August 25, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Kybella™ results are durable and long-lasting, and retreatment is not expected. After each treatment fat is destroyed and does not reappear. But it takes a series of 2 to 4 treatments, performed once every eight weeks, to get a pleasing result.

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    • Dr. Jeffrey Dover says:

      August 26, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Every double-chin condition is unique. The cost of the procedure will depend on the amount of product used and the number of treatments needed. A consultation with one of our physicians will enable us to estimate the cost of your personalized treatment, should you be a candidate for the procedure.

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• Sybil says:

  June 22, 2015 at 1:49 am

  Interested in Kybella treatment

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  • Blog Admin says:

    June 23, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Thank you for your interest. We will contact you shortly.

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• Jim says:

  June 17, 2015 at 4:56 pm

  I am interested in setting up a consultation for Kybella treatments.

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  • Blog Admin says:

    June 18, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    We will contact you shortly.

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• Diane says:

  May 26, 2015 at 2:52 pm

  I am interested in setting up a consultations for Kybella treatments. Please contact me.

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