Kybella and Belkyra are groundbreaking treatments in the field of cosmetic enhancement, specifically designed to address and eliminate the common problem of a double chin, or submental fullness. These treatments offer a non-surgical solution to reduce excess fat beneath the chin, enhancing facial contours and improving overall appearance without the need for invasive procedures like liposuction.
Kybella and Belkyra are FDA-approved injectable treatments that use deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, it destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. The procedure is quick, typically requiring 30 minutes or less, with patients able to return to daily activities immediately afterward.
These treatments are particularly appealing because they do not require general anesthesia or surgery, and they carry few risks of side effects. Most patients experience minimal discomfort, with some swelling, bruising, or numbness around the injection site, which typically subsides quickly.
Choosing Kybella and Belkyra over traditional liposuction offers several compelling advantages that cater to the modern patient’s needs for safety, effectiveness, and convenience. These treatments, both approved by the FDA, utilize deoxycholic acid—a bile acid naturally produced by your body to aid in fat breakdown. This makes them exceptionally safe, with minimal risk of adverse reactions, setting a high standard in non-invasive cosmetic treatments.
Unlike surgical options, these injections specifically target and destroy fat cells under the chin, ensuring that the cells can no longer store or accumulate fat. This targeted approach guarantees that once the desired aesthetic result is achieved, the effects are permanent unless there is a significant overall weight gain.
Kybella and Belkyra provide a non-surgical solution to reduce double chin by using injections, avoiding the need for incisions or anesthesia.
These treatments target and destroy fat cells under the chin, ensuring that once removed, these cells cannot regenerate, offering a lasting solution.
The active ingredients in Kybella and Belkyra start working immediately to break down fat cells, with visible results typically seen within six months.
Each session of Kybella and Belkyra is quick, generally taking less than 30 minutes, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without significant downtime.
The treatment involves multiple injections directly into the fat beneath the chin, allowing for precise targeting and effective reduction of fat in specific areas.
Deoxycholic acid, used in these treatments, is a substance naturally produced by the body, enhancing safety and reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
Kybella and Belkyra are non-surgical and consist of injectable, natural acids that target the fat underneath the chin area, commonly associated with the double-chin effect. Treatments are quick, with mild or no discomfort, and minimal recovery times.
Our specialists administer a series of injections underneath the skin to the target area under the chin, at which point the deoxycholic acid immediately gets to work breaking down the fat cells, which are eventually absorbed and flushed out by the body’s lymphatic system. Once the treatment has been fully administered, the fat cells will not return, eliminating the need for future visits.
Typically, your beautician will devise a treatment plan according to your exact needs and profile. This can differ, but most full treatments require around 6 sessions in total, spaced out at least 1 month apart from one another.
Both Kybella and Belkyra are the same product, yet marketed with different names depending on the country they’re being used in. Kybella is most common in the United States, and is FDA approved, while Belkyra is marketed largely in Canada, Australia, Norway, and many other countries.
Kybella and Belkyra do not require additional treatments to maintain results after being administered. That’s because the fat cells in the chin are dissolved, and cannot retain the same level of fat as time passes.
Some clients report a mild stinging or pricking sensation as the injections are administered, while others report a slight burning sensation when the treatment is over. This is because the compound is actively destroying fat cells underneath the chin. Discomfort tends to last only a few minutes, and can be minimized with a cold pack or local anaesthetic.
