Kybella’s active ingredient is a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a molecule your body already makes to break down dietary fat. Injected into the fat under the chin, it disrupts the walls of fat cells so they can no longer store fat. Your body then clears those cells naturally over the following weeks. Because destroyed fat cells do not grow back, the change is long-lasting as long as your weight stays stable.
Kybella is approved for moderate to severe fat beneath the chin in adults. It treats fat, not loose skin, so the best results come when the skin still has some elasticity. A double chin can stay even at a healthy weight because of genetics, and losing weight does not always shrink it. If you are also looking at PCDC injections, or a lift along the jawline with PDO threads, we will help you compare.
At your free consultation we assess the fat under your chin, the quality of your skin and your health history, including any past neck surgery, thyroid issues, swallowing problems or bleeding disorders. If Kybella fits, we explain how many sessions you are likely to need. Before treatment, avoid blood thinners and alcohol where your doctor allows, and plan for swelling over the next several days.
Results build gradually as your body clears the treated fat cells, usually becoming visible about four to six weeks after each session. Most patients need two to four sessions spaced at least a month apart, and some need up to six. Once you reach your goal, more treatment is not usually needed, provided your weight stays stable.
Kybella and PCDC are not the same. Kybella is a single FDA-approved deoxycholic acid product made for fat under the chin. PCDC is a compounded blend of phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate that is not FDA-approved and is often used on other small fat pockets. Liposuction removes more fat in one procedure but needs surgery and downtime. Kybella is done in the office with no incisions, and most people go back to work the same or the next day.
The cost of Kybella depends mostly on how many vials and sessions your chin needs, which differs from person to person. We quote it at your free consultation, so you know the full plan and cost before you start. Financing is available if you would like to pay over time.
At VitaGrace Aesthetics in Rockwall, TX, your Kybella plan starts with founder and aesthetic injector Krista Boyd, and treatments are provided in collaboration with our licensed medical directors, Dr. Marie Nicole Beauvoir, MD and Dr. Karen Reid-Renner, MD. We explain every step before we begin, aim for natural results that still look like you, and stay available while you recover. Contact us or book your free consultation to get started.
