Struggling with a “double chin” (known medically as submental fat or submental fullness) can detract from your self-confidence, making you appear older or heavier than you actually are. Until recently, the only options to reduce submental fat were liposuction and surgery. Fortunately, Dr. Tal Roudner is now able to offer Kybella to his patients from Miami and South Florida. Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to eliminate fat cells under the chin, and unwanted fat in the neck area, improving your profile without the need for more invasive treatments.

What is Kybella?

Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment specifically formulated to target and diminish the stubborn fat beneath the chin and in the neck area, known as submental fat, which contributes to the appearance of a double chin. This groundbreaking solution features as its active ingredient a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.

How Kybella Works

When injected into the fat beneath the chin, the deoxycholic acid in Kybella destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness. Over time, these cells are processed and eliminated by the body’s natural metabolic processes, leading to a more defined chin and jawline. Unlike traditional methods such as liposuction or surgery, Kybella offers a non-surgical alternative with minimal downtime, making it a preferred choice for many patients in Miami and South Florida.

Kybella is particularly effective for those who have found that weight loss efforts do not significantly impact the submental area. Its ability to specifically target and eliminate fat cells in this region provides a solution where topical creams and serums fall short.

Benefits of Kybella

Kybella is an attractive option for anyone looking to reduce under-chin fat without dealing with the costs and downtime associated with surgical procedures like liposuction. Benefits of Kybella include:

• Non-surgical treatment
• Reduced submental fullness (“double chin”)
• More defined jawline and chin contours
• No downtime
• Long-lasting results
• Improved self-esteem
• Increased satisfaction with facial Appearance¹

Who is a Candidate for Kybella?

The best way to determine whether you are a good candidate for Kybella is to attend a consultation with Dr. Tal in Miami. In general, good candidates for Kybella:

• Are over the age of 18
• Are in good general Health
• Do not have scar tissue in the area of the chin
• Are not pregnant

Preparing for Kybella

The key to feeling well-prepared for your Kybella treatment is your consultation at our office. You will discuss your aesthetic goal, then your practitioner will conduct a brief examination of the area under your chin and evaluate your overall health. Once you understand how Kybella works, you will decide together if this is the right treatment for you. When your Kybella treatment is scheduled, you may be asked to refrain from drinking alcohol and stop taking certain medications on the day before your session.

Kybella Treatment

At Dr. Tal Roudner’s practice, patients undergoing Kybella treatment receive a personalized approach to ensure that their cosmetic goals are met with expert care. Before treatment, the area under the chin is cleansed and a topical anesthetic is applied. Each treatment session is tailored to the individual’s needs, with a series of injections designed to gradually reduce excess fat under the chin, ensuring natural-looking results that enhance the patient’s facial contours.

Recovery After Kybella

After your Kybella injections, you might notice some temporary swelling, tenderness, or redness in the treated area. This can typically be resolved by using an ice pack. Our patients don’t require any downtime after Kybella–most return to their routine activities immediately after treatment. You will be advised to refrain from strenuous activities like exercise for a few days.

Kybella Results

Kybella works by gradually decreasing fat cells in the submental area. While you might see immediate changes to your double chin, it’s more likely that you’ll see the results of your treatment after a number of sessions.

A review of more than 20 clinical trials evaluating Kybella found that 79% of patients were satisfied with the appearance of their face and chin after treatment.²

¹ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Noninvasive Submental Fat Compartment Treatment. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5172481/. Accessed March 27, 2024.
² Shamban AT. Noninvasive Submental Fat Compartment Treatment. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016 Dec 14;4(12 Suppl Anatomy and Safety in Cosmetic Medicine: Cosmetic Bootcamp):e1155. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001155. PMID: 28018773; PMCID: PMC5172481. Available: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28018773/. Accessed March 27, 2024.
³ Kybella Patient Information. Available: https://www.mykybella.com/. Accessed March 27, 2024.

Schedule a Consultation

Are you ready to get rid of that double chin, but not interested in surgery? Kybella may be the right option for you. We’ve helped many patients in the Miami and South Florida areas achieve a more sculpted chin and jawline, and we’d love to do the same for you. Contact us today to schedule your Kybella consultation.