Kybella
in San Antonio

At A Glance

  • Treatment Time: 30-45 Minutes
  • Downtime: Swelling expected
  • Results: Gradual improvement over several weeks
  • Longevity: Permanent fat reduction (Once treated fat cells are destroyed, they can no longer store or accumulate fat.)
  • Best For: Submental fullness (“double chin”)
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A double chin isn’t always caused by weight gain – and diet and exercise can’t always eliminate it. Kybella® is a non-surgical treatment designed to permanently reduce stubborn fat beneath the chin, helping create a more defined jawline and profile without surgery or downtime.

What is Kybella?

Kybella is the first FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to reduce fat beneath the chin. Using a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid – a molecule naturally found in the body – Kybella breaks down and destroys targeted fat cells, helping create a slimmer, more defined profile over time.

Common Treatment Areas

  • Double chin (submental fullness)
  • Lack of jawline definition
  • Fullness beneath the chin
  • Profile concerns
  • Stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise

What to Expect

  • Consultation: Your provider will evaluate the amount of fullness beneath the chin, discuss your goals, and determine whether Kybella is the best option for achieving a more defined profile.
  • Treatment: A series of small injections are placed beneath the chin to target unwanted fat cells. Treatment typically takes 30-45 minutes. To maximize comfort, we offer topical numbing, the Beauty Bar comfort device, and optional Pro-Nox™ during treatment.
  • Recovery: Swelling is a normal and expected part of the treatment process. Some clients also experience tenderness, redness, bruising, or temporary numbness beneath the chin. Most side effects improve gradually over the days and weeks following treatment.
  • Results
    • Gradual improvement over several weeks
    • More defined jawline and profile
    • Reduction in fullness beneath the chin
    • Permanent destruction of treated fat cells
    • Multiple treatments may be recommended for optimal results
  • Downtime
    • Swelling is expected after treatment
    • Mild bruising and tenderness may occur
    • Temporary numbness is possible
    • Most clients return to normal activities within 24 hours
    • Strenuous exercise should be avoided for the first 24 hours

Kybella FAQS

Yes. Once Kybella destroys the targeted fat cells, those cells can no longer store fat. Maintaining a stable weight can help preserve your results.

Most clients begin noticing improvement several weeks after treatment, with continued improvement as the body naturally clears the treated fat cells.

Swelling is a normal part of the treatment process and a sign that the body is responding to the treatment. The amount and duration of swelling varies from person to person.

Because swelling is expected after treatment, we generally recommend scheduling Kybella at least 6-8 weeks before an important event.

Kybella reduces fat beneath the chin but does not address significant loose skin. During your consultation, we’ll discuss whether Kybella alone or a combination approach is best suited to your concerns.

No. Kybella is designed to treat a specific pocket of fat beneath the chin and is not a weight-loss treatment.