KYBELLA® in Los Angeles: Double Chin Treatment in Brentwood

KYBELLA is a prescription medicine that treats fat below the chin, known as submental fat or a double chin. It is made from synthetic deoxycholic acid, a bile acid that occurs naturally in the body and helps break down and absorb dietary fat. Injected beneath the chin, it destroys fat cells in the treated area, which may reduce fullness under the chin.

Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid found naturally in the body that helps break down and absorb dietary fat. KYBELLA uses a synthetic form of it. When the medicine is injected beneath the chin, it destroys fat cells in that area. Before the injections, Dr. Kia marks the injection sites, and the number of injections depends on the amount of fat being treated.

KYBELLA is not for everyone, so candidacy is confirmed before treatment. Dr. Kia screens your medical history, allergies, and current medications, and he may adjust medications before your visit. Patients with unwanted fat below the chin may be suitable, and he may recommend against treatment when it is not, which helps patients avoid side effects.

KYBELLA is not suited to everyone, and Dr. Kia screens your medical history, allergies, and current medications before recommending it. He may also adjust medications before your visit to help avoid side effects, so tell him about your health and any blood thinners you take at your consultation. KYBELLA is not recommended in these situations:

• An infection in the treatment area
• A medical condition in or near the neck
• Trouble swallowing
• Recent facial surgery
• Pregnancy, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Being under 18 years old

A KYBELLA treatment takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The number of injections depends on the amount of submental fat being treated. Before the injections, Dr. Kia marks the treatment sites and numbs them with an ice pack or a numbing agent, so the visit includes a short preparation step as well as the injections themselves.

The injection sites are marked and then numbed with an ice pack or a numbing agent before treatment, which helps keep you comfortable. Side effects at the injection site may include numbness, redness, bruising, and muscle weakness. If any side effect lasts longer than expected, report it to the office so it can be reviewed.

The number of KYBELLA treatments is recommended individually, because it depends on the amount of fat under your chin and your goals. Each visit takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and the number of injections in a visit also depends on the amount of fat. Dr. Kia reviews your chin and sets a plan that fits you, and individual results vary.

Side effects at the injection site may include numbness, redness, bruising, and muscle weakness. Dr. Kia screens your medical history, allergies, and medications beforehand to help reduce the chance of problems. Report any prolonged side effects to the office, since they should be reviewed. Treatment is not recommended for people with trouble swallowing or a medical condition in or near the neck.

KYBELLA may also be considered for small abdominal fat pockets and for areas such as the upper arms, knees, bra line, saddlebags, and upper and inner thighs. Whether it suits one of these areas depends on your health history and goals, and Dr. Kia reviews that with you.

Yes, KYBELLA is available near Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Skin Spa by Dr. Kia is in Brentwood, Los Angeles, and welcomes patients from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Bel Air, Culver City, Malibu, West Hollywood, and Century City. Dr. Kia Shakib performs every treatment, and you can request an appointment online or call the office.