Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kybella is a non-invasive treatment for adults with moderate to severe fat below the chin. Previously, the only two methods to treat a double chin were plastic surgery or liposuction. These procedures are difficult for those who do not want to endure the recovery time or costs of such an invasive procedure.
The brand new FDA-approved Kybella is completely non-invasive and Dr. Ava Shamban was part of the clinical trial for the treatment. As such, she has years of experience and is excited to offer this to her patients!
About Kybella
According to Kythera, Kybella has been subjected to 19 clinical trials with 2,600 patients involved. Once injected, Kybella destroys the fat cell membranes, causing these cells to burst. The remains of the fat cell are absorbed back into the body naturally. Kybella is a form of deoxycholic acid, which is naturally found in the body and aids in breaking down dietary fat.
Kybella is injected under the area of the chin that needs the treatment. Dr. Ava Shamban and her associates, Drs. Simzar and Van Dyke, are experienced, board certified dermatologists who can perform this procedure correctly. As such, we will know exactly where to place the injections to avoid touching any nerves or veins.
Kybella Procedure
The procedure takes about five minutes and is minimally invasive. Patients may receive up to 50 injections per treatment about one month apart. Recovery usually takes a few days and no bandage is required.
The most common side effects for Kybella are swelling, pain, bruising, redness, numbness and hardness in the area of treatment.
Benefits of Kybella
Chin fat is difficult to treat even with proper diet and exercise. It is possible to have a double chin even if the person is not overweight. Now with Kybella, there is a non-surgical way to reduce the double chin. With just several short treatments, that double chin can disappear for good!
Schedule a consultation with Ava MD today. Be sure to call her office at (310) 439-5417 to find out when Kybella arrives and to make an appointment!