How Kybella Eliminates Double Chin Fat Without Surgery

Kybella is the only FDA-approved double chin treatment that permanently destroys fat cells beneath the chin. The active ingredient — deoxycholic acid — is a naturally occurring molecule your body already uses to break down dietary fat. When injected into submental fat, Kybella disrupts fat cell membranes, and your body naturally metabolizes the destroyed cells over the following weeks. Once those fat cells are gone, they cannot store or accumulate fat again.

As a non-surgical chin fat reduction option, Kybella is part of our injectable treatments and works beautifully alongside dermal filler for facial contouring or Botox injections for wrinkle smoothing to create a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan.

What Double Chin Injections Can Achieve

Kybella is specifically designed to treat moderate to severe submental fat — the stubborn pocket beneath the chin that often resists diet and exercise. Double chin injections with deoxycholic acid can:

• Permanently reduce submental fat volume
• Sharpen the jawline and improve your profile
• Eliminate the appearance of a double chin
• Create a slimmer, more defined neck-to-chin transition

Kybella Treatment Timeline and Recovery

Most patients require 2-4 sessions of double chin treatment, spaced about 4 weeks apart. Each session takes 15-20 minutes. Swelling is the most common side effect and typically peaks at 48 hours before gradually resolving over 1-2 weeks. Some patients also experience redness, numbness, or bruising at the injection site.

Results become visible as swelling subsides, with optimal chin fat reduction appearing after your final treatment session. Because Kybella permanently destroys fat cells, most patients enjoy lasting results without the need for ongoing maintenance — as long as weight remains stable. Pair Kybella with a skin booster like SkinVive for improved skin quality, or explore wrinkle relaxers such as Jeuveau and Dysport neuromodulator injections to address other areas of concern.