What is Kybella and how does it work?

Kybella uses synthetic deoxycholic acid to break down and destroy fat cells under the chin. Your body clears the dissolved fat over time.

Is Kybella permanent?

Yes. Once destroyed, treated fat cells can no longer store fat. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results.

What is recovery like after Kybella?

Downtime is minimal. Expect swelling, redness, and tenderness for a few days; some swelling can last a week or more.

Who is a good candidate for Kybella?

Healthy adults with submental fullness and good skin quality. Those with significant skin laxity may benefit from alternative treatments.

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Kybella in Hartland, MI

Q: How many Kybella treatments will I need?

Most clients see optimal results after 2–4 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart; up to 6 may be recommended based on fullness and goals.

Permanently Reduce Fat Beneath the Chin

A double chin is one of the few things that will not respond to diet or exercise. Submental fat is largely determined by genetics, and plenty of people who are otherwise at their goal weight still see fullness under the jaw.

At Fountain of Youth Skin Renewal Centre in Hartland, MI, Kybella offers a non-surgical way to address it. Kybella is the only injectable FDA-approved to destroy fat cells beneath the chin, and once those cells are gone, they do not return.

Call (810) 632-6123 to schedule your Kybella consultation today.

What Is Kybella?

Kybella is an injectable treatment made from deoxycholic acid, a substance your body produces naturally to help break down dietary fat.

When injected into the submental area, Kybella destroys the membranes of fat cells in the treated area. Over the following weeks, your body metabolizes and clears those cells permanently.

Kybella is FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe submental fullness, commonly known as a double chin. It is not a weight loss treatment, and it does not tighten skin.

How Kybella Works

Every Kybella treatment begins with a consultation, where we evaluate the fullness beneath your chin and determine whether injections are the right approach.

During treatment:

Each session takes about fifteen to twenty minutes. Most patients need two to four treatments spaced at least a month apart, though some require more depending on the amount of fullness present.

Because the destroyed fat cells are permanently eliminated, you generally don’t need further treatment once you reach your desired result.

What to Expect After Treatment

Swelling is the most significant part of Kybella recovery, and it is worth planning for.

Most patients experience noticeable swelling beneath the chin for several days after each session, sometimes longer. Bruising, numbness, tenderness, and firmness are also common and resolve on their own.

The swelling is a sign the treatment is working. It reflects your body’s response as fat cells break down.

Many patients schedule their first session during a quieter stretch of their calendar. Your provider will walk you through what to expect based on how much product your treatment plan requires.

Benefits of Kybella

Kybella offers a non-surgical way to improve your profile without incisions, anesthesia, or surgical recovery.

Key benefits include:

Permanent destruction of treated fat cells
No surgery, incisions, or general anesthesia
FDA-approved for submental fullness
Treatment sessions under twenty minutes
No stitches or drains
Customizable to the amount of fullness present
Improved definition along the jawline and neck
Results that do not require maintenance treatments

Our goal is a natural-looking improvement to your profile that holds over time.

Is Kybella Right for You?

Kybella may be a good option if you:

Have moderate to severe fullness beneath the chin
Are bothered by your profile in photos
Have not seen improvement from diet and exercise
Prefer a non-surgical approach
Have reasonably good skin elasticity
Are at or near a stable weight

Kybella is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for patients with an active infection in the treatment area. It also works best when skin elasticity is adequate, since removing fat beneath loose skin can make laxity more apparent.

During your consultation, we will evaluate your anatomy and let you know whether Kybella is the right fit or whether another approach would work better for you.

Kybella Before and After*

*Results may vary.

Refine Your Profile With Kybella in Hartland, MI

A double chin is one of the few things that does not respond to effort. Kybella addresses it directly, and once the fat cells are gone, they stay gone.

Call (810) 632-6123 to schedule your consultation at Fountain of Youth Skin Renewal Centre and find out what Kybella can do for your profile.

Kybella FAQs

Below are commonly asked questions about Kybella

How many Kybella treatments will I need?

Most patients need two to four sessions spaced at least a month apart. The exact number depends on how much submental fat is present and the result you are working toward. Some patients need up to six.

Does Kybella hurt?

Topical numbing is applied before treatment. Most patients describe a burning or stinging sensation during the injections that subsides within a few minutes. The area typically feels tender and firm for several days afterward.

How much swelling should I expect?

Swelling is the most noticeable part of recovery and varies by patient. Most people see significant swelling beneath the chin for several days, with gradual improvement over the following weeks. Your provider will tell you what to expect for your specific treatment plan.

Are Kybella results permanent?

Yes. Once fat cells are destroyed, they do not regenerate. Significant weight gain can affect the remaining fat cells in the area, so maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results.

When will I see results?

Improvement becomes visible as swelling resolves, typically four to six weeks after each session. Final results are assessed once your full treatment series is complete.

Will Kybella tighten loose skin?

No. Kybella reduces fat but does not address skin laxity. If loose skin is part of your concern, we will discuss whether a skin tightening treatment would be a better fit or a useful addition.