What is Kybella?
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable that improves the appearance of double chins by destroying fat cells. Kybella is a man-made form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring material that helps the body absorb fat. Treatment with Kybella is fast, requires little downtime, and destroys fat cells permanently.
Kybella destroys the membranes of the cells that store fat. Once these cells are destroyed, they can no longer store fat. The body’s natural healing and elimination processes take over, and in about four to six weeks, your fat deposits are dramatically reduced or eliminated.
In clinical trials used by the FDA, even those patients who gained weight after Kybella injectables did not see their fatty areas return.
Most people can receive Kybella injections without any problems but talk to your doctor or Kybella consultant, whether you would be a good candidate. Kybella can only be used by adults 18 and over. You do need to follow post-treatment recommendations.
Microneedling with SkinPen
One of our favorite ways to fix all your skin issues.
Not only can microneedling improve the look and feel of your skin, but it can also work wonders on reducing acne scars, lines and wrinkles.
Why It's Special
- Safe for all skin types
- Treatment can be anywhere from 0.1 to 2.5mm in depth
- Results are noticieable within 1-2 weeks after your treatment
Frequency of Treatment
Every 4-6 treatments are recommended for best results.
Here's our plan:
- We'll apply a topical numbing cream to ensure you're comfortable for your treatment
- (This part sounds worse than it feels, we promise!) Fine needles puncture the skin, creating channels to stimulate new skin cells.
PRP
The skin treatment everyone's talking about.
One of the best anti-aging and restorative procedures out there – created with platelet-rich plasma from your own blood!
Why It's Special
- Suitable for all skin types and colors.
- Your own blood is used to rejuvenate areas of concern.
- Results are noticeable within 1-2 weeks after your treatment.
Here's our plan:
- We first apply a topical numbing cream to ensure you're comfortable for your treatment.
- We'll then draw your blood - don't worry, we're quick at this - so we can spin it down and make it a beautiful gold solution.
- Next, we either microneedle or inject PRP (or both!) right under your skin to boost collagen and elastin (and new hair growth if doing hair restoration).
- We'll manage any remaining PRP onto your skin so you can reap all the benefits of that liquid magic.
KYBELLA® is used to permanently diminish small pockets of fat on the body such as a double chin, bra bulges, inner thigh fat, and belly fat.
As explained on the KYBELLA® website, “The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.”
Noticeable results are visible in 60-90 days.
“When injected into fat under the chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After reaching your desired aesthetic, further treatment is not expected.”
– KYBELLA® website
“The number of treatments varies from patient to patient. Your healthcare specialist will help determine how many treatment sessions you need based on the amount and distribution of your submental fat and your personal treatment goals. Each KYBELLA® treatment session is given at least 1 month apart, and you should not receive more than 6 treatments. In clinical studies, 59% of patients received 6 treatments.”
– KYBELLA® website
Bruising and swelling is common. Give yourself a minimum of 2 weeks before any events/vacations.
“After KYBELLA® treatment, you will likely have some swelling, bruising, or numbness under your chin. Be sure to inform your healthcare professional if you develop an uneven smile, facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing or injection site problems such as bruising, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site. Call your healthcare provider if you develop open sores or drainage from the treatment area.”
– KYBELLA® website
It is common to notice redness, swelling, bruising and soreness immediately after the procedure. However, this shouldn’t prevent you from returning to work after injections. We recommend scheduling injections around your work schedule if you are concerned about the social downtime.
Results commonly become noticeable within one week after treatment and improve with time. When treating skin concerns such as melasma and deep lines and wrinkles, it can take several treatments before noticing results.
Results from treatment are permanent. We recommend diligent lifestyle measures and a Med Spa skin care routine to maintain results.
Topical anesthetic cream is applied to reduce discomfort during the treatment.
The most common side effects include bleeding, bruising, swelling, and redness. These most commonly improve within 1-3 days after treatment.
Makeup may be worn 72 hours after treatment.
We recommend receiving clearance from your OBGYN prior to treatment if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Fine Lines
- Deep Wrinkles
- Sun Damage
- Melasma
- Acne Scarring
- Hair Loss
- Dullness
- Lax Skin
- Stretch Marks
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
- Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to a special event. Redness, swelling and peeling may be apparent in that time period.
- Let the provider know if you have a history of cold sores. An antiviral may be prescribed.
- You may not have an active rash in the area being treated.
- Avoidance of Accutane for the past 6 months is required.
- Discontinue topical retinoids 24 hours before treatment to reduce sensitivity.
- If pregnant, you must receive clearance from OB/GYN.
- It is recommended to discontinue the use of Aspirin, NSAIDS, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin E or any other essential fatty acides 1 week before and after treatment to minimize bruising or bleeding from injections. Please consult with your primary physician prior to discontinuing any medications.
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine, Niacin supplement, high-sodium foods, high sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, spicy foods and cigarettes 24-48 hours before and after your injections. All of these factors may increase risk of bruising and swelling.
- Starting Arnica supplements at least 2 days prior to injections may help with bruising from injections.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
- Redness or sensitivity might be present (and last up to a few days).
- Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness.
- Peeling may start 3-5 days after the procedure.
- Do not pick or scratch at treated skin.
- Avoid strenuous excercise or sweating for 24 hours due to open skin.
- Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
- If exposed to sun, always use braod-spectrum SPF 30+ and reapply every 2 hours.
- For melasma and scarring, RTC every 4-6 weeks; 4-6 treatments recommended for best results.
- For age management, RTC every 12 weeks; 4-6 treatments recommended for best results.
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One year from today, do you want to look and feel like you do now? Or would you like to be slimmer, healthier and have lots of energy? Get in touch today to learn how The Med Spa can help.