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How Long Does Kybella® Swelling Last?

Kybella® is a popular injectable treatment that reduces the appearance of fat under the chin. Kybella® is a treatment proudly offered by Physician Skin Solutions at Arrowhead. 

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What Is Kybella®?

Kybella® is a popular injectable treatment that reduces the appearance of fat under the chin. Kybella®, as it’s called for short, is an effective and safe way to reduce one’s double-chin or “chubby” look. Kybella® is made from deoxycholic acid, which dissolves fat cells in this area. Kybella® can also help reduce jowls and make your neckline appear smoother and more contoured.

The FDA approved Kybella® for cosmetic use in 2015 after clinical trials showed its safety and efficacy in reducing localized submental fat (double-chin). Kybella® is injected by Dr. Maltais and her team of experts into the layer of fat below the muscles on your neck using a fine needle with local anesthesia applied to the skin. They are able to treat jowls and other small pockets of fat with this treatment as well. 

At Physical Skin Solutions at Arrowhead, Kybella® typically takes about 15 minutes, and you can easily undergo the procedure during your lunchtime. 

How Long Does Kybella® Swelling Last? 

At Physician Skin Solutions at Arrowhead, we take care to ensure that your Kybella® treatment is carefully administered in a way that reduces any form of pain and discomfort. 

The swelling after Kybella® starts reducing after a couple of days, but it can take up to a month for the swelling to completely disappear.

Kybella®’s side effects are minor and can include some discomfort, bruising, redness at the injection site, or temporary numbness of your chin. 

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How Can I Reduce Kybella® Swelling?

Here are some measures that can reduce Kybella® swelling:

  • Applying ice on the treated area
  • Massaging the treated area gently
  • Taking over-the-counter pain medications

Benefits of Kybella®

Kybella® is a prevalent cosmetic treatment that doesn’t require any surgery. It is a rapid treatment that typically lasts for 15 minutes

Kybella® has been FDA-approved since 2015 after clinical trials showed its safety and efficacy in reducing localized submental fat (double-chin). Kybella® is made from deoxycholic acid, which dissolves fat cells in this area.

Kybella® can also help reduce jowls and make your neckline appear smoother and more contoured.

Am I a Candidate for Kybella®?

Kybella® is an ideal treatment for anyone who wants to reduce the appearance of fat under the chin and neck. 

However, Kybella® is not recommended for people who are:

  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Under the age of 18

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Schedule a consultation with Physician Skin Solutions at Arrowhead today by filling out the form on our website or calling our office directly at 1-(602) 843-4040.

Physician Skin Solutions serves the greater Glendale, AZ area.

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