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Reveal a more sculpted profile with KYBELLA®, an advanced injectable that targets stubborn fat beneath your chin. At Avante Laser & Medispa, the longest-running medical spa in The Woodlands and Houston, you receive skilled, compassionate care and personalized treatments to refine your jawline while preserving your naturally beautiful appearance.

Eliminate Stubborn Chin Fat Permanently

KYBELLA is an FDA-approved injectable formulated to reduce moderate to severe submental fullness, commonly known as a double chin. Its active ingredient, synthetic deoxycholic acid, helps break down and absorb unwanted fat cells beneath the chin. Once these fat cells are eliminated, they can no longer store or accumulate fat. KYBELLA offers a non-surgical solution to enhance jawline definition and create a slimmer, more balanced facial profile over time.

What Does KYBELLA Treat?

KYBELLA is specifically formulated to address unwanted fat beneath the chin, helping refine your facial contours without surgery. It may be recommended to improve concerns such as:

Moderate to severe submental fullness (double chin)
Stubborn fat beneath the chin that resists diet and exercise
A less-defined jawline caused by excess under-chin fat
Loss of facial balance due to submental fullness

How Does KYBELLA Work?

KYBELLA contains synthetic deoxycholic acid, a molecule produced by your body to help digest dietary fats. When injected into submental fat beneath the chin, it disrupts the membranes of fat cells (adipocytes), causing them to break down. Your inflammatory and lymphatic systems then gradually clear away the cellular debris over several weeks. Because the treated fat cells are permanently destroyed, they cannot store or accumulate fat again, so the results are considered permanent.

What Are the Benefits of KYBELLA?

KYBELLA offers a non-surgical way to reduce unwanted under-chin fat while enhancing your natural facial contours. Benefits of treatment may include:

Permanent reduction of treated under-chin fat cells
A slimmer, more sculpted facial profile
Improved jawline definition
No surgery, incisions, or general anesthesia
Minimal downtime with gradual, natural-looking improvement
Customized treatment based on your facial anatomy and goals
Increased confidence in your appearance from multiple angles

What Happens During KYBELLA Treatment?

Your treatment begins with a careful evaluation of your chin and jawline to determine the ideal injection pattern for your specific anatomy. After cleansing the treatment area, your provider marks precise injection points beneath your chin and administers a series of small KYBELLA injections using a fine needle. The process takes 15 to 20 minutes. You can return to most normal activities afterward, although temporary swelling, tenderness, or bruising is expected.

FAQs

How Many KYBELLA Treatments Will I Need?

Your treatment plan depends on the amount of submental fat you have and the outcome you want to achieve. Most people benefit from two to four KYBELLA sessions, while others may require additional treatments for optimal contouring.

When Will I See My Results?

You may begin noticing visible improvement after your first treatment as your body clears away the destroyed fat cells. The results continue to develop over several weeks, with your profile becoming more refined after each session. Your provider monitors your progress and recommends the ideal treatment schedule for your goals.

Is There Any Downtime After Treatment?

Most people can return to daily activities soon after treatment. Temporary swelling, tenderness, redness, bruising, or numbness beneath the chin is common and expected as the body naturally processes the treated fat cells. These side effects gradually improve as healing progresses.

Will My Double Chin Come Back After KYBELLA?

The fat cells destroyed during treatment are permanently eliminated and cannot store fat again. However, maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your newly defined profile, as the remaining fat cells can still expand if you gain a considerable amount of weight.

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