Posted on November 30, 2015 in Plastic Surgery

Kybella injectable treatment is a special formulation of deoxycholic acid designed to break down and destroy fat cells underneath the chin for adults with moderate to severe submental fat. Because the acid has a strong preference for fat cells, it leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected. This new FDA-approved treatment has the entire cosmetic community excited for the possibilities.

A single treatment of Kybella consists of a maximum of 50 injections spaced one centimeter apart. Patients can receive these treatments up to six times, with intervals spaced out at least one month apart.

Kybella is a non-human and non-animal compound. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body. The injection offers patients a non-surgical way to effectively eliminate that unwanted double chin without the downtime and recovery required with surgery.

For more information regarding Kybella, contact the San Francisco office of Dr. Evan Ransom, a board-certified dermatologist, to set up a consultation.