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Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment to improve the appearance of the 'double chin.' Kybella received FDA approval in 2015 for this indication. Kybella is an injectable treatment used to diminish the appearance of a 'double chin', also known as 'submental fullness' that is caused by accumulation of fat in the submental area of the neck located underneath the chin. Kybella is comprised of deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally-occuring substance which can effectively 'absorb' fat cells. 

Treatments involve 12-20 tiny injections underneath the skin in the submental region. Most people will need 2-3 treatment visits to achieve optimal results, although some patients may receive up to 6 treatments. Treatments are spaced apart by at least 1 month.

In studies conducted by the manufacturer, 80% of patients who received treatment noticed some improvement in their chin fat.

Over time, fat deposits accumulate in submental area of the neck. This fat deposition may contribute to the loss of a youthful neck contour. Until recently, Liposuction was the only available option to help to diminish this unfavorable fat accumulation.

You may be a candidate for Kybella treatment if you are dissatisfied with the appearance of fullness in submental area of the neck, located underneath the chin.

Other injectable treatments such as 'wrinkle relaxers' or 'wrinke fillers' may be used elsewhere in the face. Facial resurfacing procedures may also be considered to improve skin surface irregularities.

Kybella can diminish the submental fullness, but does NOT substantially improve neck laxity due to muscle and/or skin sagging.

Temporary redness resolves within minutes. Normal activities are resumed immediately. Instructions are given to avoid certain activities for 1 day.

Dermal Fillers

A Comparison of the Most Popular Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are an increasingly popular way to help reverse the visual signs of aging and restore a youthful appearance. As we age, our outer most layer of skin gradually loses three of its most important components: collagen, elastin andhyaluronic acid, leading to the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers help stop and even reverse this process by injecting collagen, hyaluronic acid or other important substances back into the skin. All dermal fillers do not work the same way, though, so no single filler is suited for use in every area of the face.

Absorbable (temporary) materials

  • Collagen: Collagen is a type of protein that is a major part of skin and other tissues in the body. Sources of purified collagen used in soft tissue fillers can be from cow (bovine) or human cells. The effects of collagen fillers generally last for 3-4 months. They are the shortest lasting of injectable filler materials.
  • Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is a type of sugar (polysaccharide) that is present in body tissues, such as in skin and cartilage. It is able to combine with water and swell when in gel form, causing a smoothing/filling effect. Sources of hyaluronic acid used in dermal fillers can be from bacteria or rooster combs (avian). In some cases, hyaluronic acid used in dermal fillers is chemically modified (crosslinked) to make it last longer in the body. The effects of this material last approximately 6 – 12 months.
  • Calcium hydroxylapatite: Calcium hydroxylapatite is a type of mineral that is commonly found in human teeth and bones. For wrinkle filling in the face or for the hand, calcium hydroxylapatite particles are suspended in a gel-like solution and then injected into the wrinkle in the face or under the skin in the back of the hand. The effects of this material last approximately 18 months. While in the body, calcium hydroxylapatite will be visible in x-rays and may obscure underlying features.
  • Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA): PLLA is a biodegradable, biocompatible man-made polymer. This material has wide uses in absorbable stitches and bone screws. PLLA is a long lasting filler material that is given in a series of injections over a period of several months. The effects of PLLA generally become increasingly apparent over time (over a period of several weeks) and its effects may last up to 2 years.

Juvederm
Juvederm contains a smooth gel made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally produced substance that absorbs water and adds volume to the skin. Juvederm is used to smooth moderate to severe wrinkles, especially those around the nose and mouth, by temporarily adding volume to facial tissues. Juvederm also is commonly used to soften acne scars and augment lips and chins. One treatment of Juvederm can last for up to one year; however, some people need a follow-up treatment after six months. Since Juvederm is not derived from animals, allergic reactions are rare.

Restylane
The active ingredient in Restylane is also hyaluronic acid. It is generally used to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe facial wrinkles, such as laugh lines, worry lines, crow’s feet and marionette lines. Restylane also can be used for lip and chin augmentation, filling in under-eye hollows, softening acne scars and creating temporary eyebrow lifts. One treatment generally lasts for approximately six to eight months, although this depends on the area treated. Since Restylane is not derived from animals, allergic reactions are rare. One study estimated that Restylane treatment causes less than one allergic reaction for every 1,600 treatments.

Evolence
The active ingredient in Evolence is collagen, which works with the body’s own collagen to provide greater structure and support to the skin and to smooth moderate to deep lines and wrinkles. The most common area targeted by this treatment is nasolabial folds (laugh lines), which extend vertically from the outside of the nose to the outside of the mouth. One treatment of Evolence generally last for six to 12 months. Because this product is derived from pigs, and pig skin it is very similar to human skin, allergic reactions are rare. Johnson & Johnson has recently stopped, manufacturing Evolence® due to financial reasons at this time. The product is still FDA approved and might be picked up by another manufacturer in the future.

Sculptra
Sculptra, a stimulatory filler, contains a synthetic substance derived from fruit acids called poly-L-lactic acid. When injected, Sculptra stimulates the body’s natural production of collagen, which in turn smoothes wrinkles and folds. This is slightly different than traditional dermal fillers, which plump the targeted area with the product itself. Because of this different mode of action, Sculptra requires multiple treatment sessions over a period of two to three months, but then can last for one to two years. Sculptra is generally used for full face volume augmentation. Because Sculptra is synthetic, allergic reactions are rare.