At Reflections Skin & Laser Center in Cartersville, GA, we understand how frustrating submental fullness is. After all, you can’t wear clothing to camouflage it all the time, and it can make you look older or heavier than you really are. Fortunately, we have a non-invasive, FDA-approved solution. Today, we’re discussing everything you need to know about Kybella, including who qualifies as a candidate.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Kybella Treatments?
As a general rule, individuals who make good candidates for Kybella injections are at least 18 years of age and concerned about the appearance of submental fullness. Submental fullness can affect anyone irrespective of their lifestyle choices, age, or weight. In fact, it is often caused by genetics. That said, you will probably be considered an excellent candidate if you lead a healthy lifestyle.
This is because weight maintenance may be crucial for maintaining the ideal results. Note, to determine definitively whether you are a good candidate for this treatment, you need to attend an initial evaluation. During this initial evaluation, we will review your health history, including any medications you have taken recently, your aesthetic goals, and your personal preferences.
What About People Who Aren’t Good Candidates?
If we determine you are not a good fit for Kybella injections, we will work with you to find an alternative path to achieve your aesthetic goals. For instance, if you have an aversion to needles, CoolSculpting may be a better technique for the elimination of your submental fullness.
What Exactly Is This Treatment?
This revolutionary fat removal treatment involves the administration of several dozen injections into strategic points within the submental area. The precision with which these injections are administered is so high that the chest and face are unaffected even if the neck is being treated.
The results from clinical trials have shown that 79% of people who received these injections noticed a significant decrease in submental fullness after just one to three sessions. Also, research has shown that the results can last forever if a healthy lifestyle is maintained after treatment.
How Does This Treatment Work?
This treatment works thanks to its active ingredient, deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is an acid that is produced naturally by your gut. Typically, it destroys dietary fat cells so they can be flushed out as waste. However, when this safe, effective acid is injected into the submental region, it destroys the fat cells in the treatment areas. The adipose tissue destruction happens quickly, but your body is responsible for finalizing the results of the treatment.
Once the deoxycholic acid has destroyed the adipose tissue, your lymphatic system processes and eliminates the dead tissue cells. This process occurs slowly and steadily over the course of several weeks. As your lymphatic system flushes out fat, you will look like you are slowly and steadily losing chin and neck fat thanks to a healthy diet and regular exercise. In other words, your results won’t just look natural, they will come about naturally.
What Can I Expect Throughout the Treatment Process?
An Initial Consultation
As stated previously, you must attend an initial consultation to ensure that this is the best fat removal treatment for you. Some medical conditions that may preclude you from qualifying for this treatment include a history of keloid scars, heart disease, and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Also, you should hold off on receiving this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Preparation
Once we determine that you are a good candidate for this treatment, we will advise you on how to prepare for your injection session and schedule your treatment. Note, to be considered a good candidate for deoxycholic acid injections, you must be able to follow all preparation instructions. Here are some of the most important:
Don’t smoke
Don’t drink alcohol
Wear sunscreen diligently
Your Injection Session
The next step in your treatment process is attending your injection session. It is advisable to come with a clean face and neck that is free from cosmetics and jewelry. When it is time for your appointment, you will be escorted to a comfortable private office. Then, we will sanitize your skin and apply a topical numbing cream to your submental region.
Once your skin is numb, we will administer approximately 20 to 50 injections into strategic locations so your results will look completely natural. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect your treatment session to take around half of an hour. If you require multiple sessions to sculpt your desired profile, your follow-up sessions will be scheduled roughly four weeks apart.
Your Recovery
In stark contrast to invasive fat removal procedures, there is no need to take time off from work to recover after your treatment. Also, since there is no general anesthesia or sedation required, you are free to drive yourself to and from your appointment. Once we have administered your injections and reviewed your post-treatment care guidelines with you, you are free to return to work, run errands, or spend the rest of the day relaxing.
However, there are a few rules you must keep in mind for a few days following your treatment. For instance, you should not consume alcohol or tobacco in the 24 hours following your treatment. Also, you should avoid any activity, such as vigorous exercise, that will result in profuse sweating. During your initial consultation, we will advise you on all of the post-treatment guidelines to help you determine whether this treatment will be right for you.
Why Does Submental Fullness Occur?
Submental fullness is usually caused by genetics or excess weight. However, it can also be caused by lifestyle choices and age. During your initial consultation, we will discuss your lifestyle and concerns with you to determine the cause of your submental fullness. If you have struggled with submental fullness for as long as you can remember, there is a good chance that your double chin is caused by genetics.
This is especially true if you have been fairly slim your entire life. On the other hand, there is a better chance that your double chin is due to a caloric surplus if you always had a slim profile until you started putting on weight.
Why Is Determining the Cause of My Submental Fullness Important?
Determining the cause of your submental fullness will allow us to advise you on how many treatment sessions you should expect to need to achieve your desired profile. It also will allow us to advise you on how long you should expect the results of your treatment to last.
What Are the Benefits of Deoxycholic Acid Injections?
They Help You Look Younger
One of the most frustrating things about submental fullness is it often makes people look older than they really are. This is particularly frustrating when you develop sagging jowls in addition to a double chin and bands of fat around your neck. Fortunately, with just a few quick injection sessions, you can restore the slim profile of your youth.
They Help You Look Slimmer
Submental fullness is also extremely frustrating for people who are otherwise slim. It can make them look much heavier than they really are. It is even more frustrating when people can’t turn their camera off for a remote meeting at work.
It is sometimes impossible to angle one’s camera in such a way that they look slim and youthful. With deoxycholic acid injections, you can slim down your profile so you don’t have to worry about the angle of your camera when joining a video call or taking a selfie.
They Help You Feel More Confident
People often find that submental fullness affects their life significantly. Some people feel self-conscious when they laugh or eat. Others decline to be included in family photos. Some people are self-conscious when they talk for fear of drawing attention to their double chin. With deoxycholic acid injections, you can eliminate your double chin so you can feel confident regardless of whether you’re laughing, eating, or posing for photos.
Book Your Appointment Now
Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about your submental region? If so, Kybella may be right for you. To find out whether you are a good candidate for this non-invasive, FDA-approved fat removal solution, contact us today at Reflections Skin & Laser Center in Cartersville, GA to schedule your initial consultation. We welcome the opportunity to help you achieve your ideal profile quickly and painlessly.
