Kybella for Double Chin Removal in Nashville, TN

Various factors–including heredity, hormonal fluctuations, and weight gain–cause people to develop unwanted fullness in their jawline profile. The best candidates for Kybella treatments have genetic, rather than weight-related, submental fat deposits and firm, elastic skin that will tighten after fat disappears. A consultation by a well-trained expert in jawline rejuvenation can determine if you are a candidate for Kybella.

Kybella is a safe and effective alternative to surgery for jawline rejuvenation. Liposuction is an invasive surgical technique that requires healing time and leaves small scars, whereas Kybella eliminates the need for incisions, stitches, general anesthesia, and downtime for recovery.

The primary benefit of Kybella is the elimination of fat under the chin and along the jawline. However, a secondary benefit can include some tightening of the skin. The treatment stimulates the production of collagen, which can strengthen and tighten skin. So, along with the fat reduction, patients with mild to moderate skin laxity typically see about a 10% skin-tightening effect from a series of Kybella treatments.

During the procedure, we use a tiny needle, and most patients report only minor discomfort. We also use a special icing technique to lessen discomfort. If you are worried about pain, ask your injector about other ways to make your treatment more tolerable.

Kybella is an incredibly quick, convenient treatment that takes about 15 minutes. You can schedule it during your lunch break or come in at the end of your workday.

Currently, Kybella is only FDA-approved for double chin removal; however, since Dr. Sherman has taught physicians nationally and internationally, Sherman Aesthetic Center is one of the few practices in the country that offers off-label jowl treatments. The Kybella injections can melt away and reduce unwanted jowls that make you look aged and tired. Sherman Aesthetic Center is always on the cutting edge of new aesthetic advancements.

Every patient starts out with a different amount of fat, so the number of treatments you will need depends on how much fatty tissue has developed under your chin and in the jowl area. One of our master injectors will be able to give you an estimated treatment number and pattern customized to you. Most patients need more than one treatment, and many see optimal results after four to six treatments. With our experience and expertise in providing Kybella treatment, we can also customize the number and intensity of treatments to meet your needs. Some patients do better with smaller doses of Kybella over more treatment sessions. This approach can also minimize the post-treatment swelling that some patients experience.

You may start seeing results as soon as two months after your final appointment, but sometimes, it takes six to nine months for the full effects to reveal themselves.

Once Kybella has eliminated the fat and your body processes it out, those fat cells are gone forever and will not return. For long-lasting results, it’s best to maintain a stable weight, as the remaining fat cells under your chin can grow in size along with the fat cells in other parts of your body.

Each Kybella treatment costs about $1,200 to $1,800, depending on the number of injections and the amount of Kybella needed. We sometimes offer discounts on Kybella and other cosmetic treatments, so it’s a good idea to check out our Kybella specials in Nashville, TN.

Though it is an FDA-cleared prescription medication for double chin removal, Kybella is a cosmetic procedure, and you shouldn’t expect your insurance to cover it.

A series of clinical trials showed an excellent safety record with Kybella. The most common side effects include swelling, bruising, redness, and tenderness around the injection sites. The initial swelling may briefly make the fullness under your chin more noticeable, but this is the nature of the treatment. The swelling results from Kybella actively breaking down the fat cells, so that means the treatment is working.

You won’t need downtime for healing after Kybella treatments, as you would for a surgical procedure such as liposuction. You’ll be able to go about your normal activities, including work and exercise. You’re likely to experience some swelling and tenderness under your chin in the days after treatment. This is typically most noticeable after the first treatment and becomes less visible in subsequent treatments.

Sherman Aesthetic Center is proud to be the premier Kybella treatment center in the Nashville area. Dr. Deborah Sherman and her Master Injectors have extensive training in Kybella treatments. Dr. Sherman has trained physicians in Italy, Spain, Korea, Australia, and Scandinavia, so her experience is truly global.