A fullness beneath the chin, sometimes called submental fat or a double chin, can be stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise. Kybella offers a nonsurgical solution. This FDA-approved injectable contains deoxycholic acid, a molecule your body naturally uses to break down dietary fat. When injected into the area under the chin at Lumiere Aesthetics by Dr. Elena Marchetti, MD, it permanently destroys fat cells, and once those cells are gone, they cannot store fat again.
What to Expect
After assessing your anatomy and confirming you are a good candidate, we apply topical numbing and may use ice for comfort. Dr. Marchetti then administers a series of small injections beneath the chin using a grid pattern. Each session takes about fifteen to twenty minutes. Most guests need two to four sessions spaced at least a month apart to achieve their goal, which is why Kybella is priced as a series.
Results
Because Kybella destroys fat cells for good, the improvement is permanent once you reach your desired contour. Results develop gradually over several weeks as the body clears away the treated fat, with each session building on the last. You can expect a slimmer, more defined jawline and profile that enhances your overall facial balance. Swelling under the chin after treatment is expected and is actually part of how the medication works, signaling that the fat cells are being broken down.
Good to Know
Kybella addresses fat specifically, so if skin laxity is also a concern, we may recommend pairing it with microneedling to support firmness, or discussing other options during your consultation. Expect noticeable swelling, some bruising, tenderness, and possible numbness under the chin for a few days to a couple of weeks after each session. Many guests plan treatments with a little social downtime in mind.
Investment: $1,200-2,400 per series. Call (480) 555-0142 to book a complimentary consultation.