Kybella or Chin Liposuction? Here's What Salt Lake Residents Should Consider 

Kybella is one of the latest breakthroughs in cosmetic surgery designed to treat a double chin. The procedure has provided significant improvements and results for patients, yet that shouldn't deter you from the consistency of excellent products that liposuction can provide.

Liposuction is a tried and true method for unwanted fat removal and may be the better choice for achieving a more youthful contour.

This article will detail the differences between the two procedures to get a clear idea of the optimal candidate for each treatment.

Double Chin Removal With Kybella 

Kybella is a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that absorbs and destroys fat. When Kybella is injected into the skin, it eliminates the fat cells without harming any surrounding skin cells.

In the past, those with moderate to little chin fat didn't have many options available since chin liposuction is primarily designed for patients with a severe excess presence of fat.

That said, Kybella is the perfect solution for reducing the appearance of a small to moderate double chin when loose skin isn't of concern to the patient. 

Kybella injections are performed in two to four treatments; each session is spread a month apart, with many patients seeing results after about three sessions.

The procedure consists of applying a numbing agent and then administering the Kybella drug through a pattern of 12 to 20 pinpoint-sized injections.

The treatment takes about 15 minutes to complete, with mild side effects such as moderate swelling, redness, and bruising that tend to disappear quite rapidly or be covered with makeup.

It's important to note that Kybella is solely a procedure designed to remove unwanted fat in the chin area and will not tighten loose skin.

Chin Liposuction 

Patients with a severe double chin, accompanied by sagging jowls and a loose neck, may be challenging to address through natural means such as diet and exercise.

For more than 20 years, chin liposuction has been the gold standard for addressing these areas, with new advances to the procedure being made every year.

Chin liposuction in itself generally consists of placing small incisions around the neck and area and then using a cannula to suction out the excess fat. 

Given that liposuction is a form of surgery, it's essential to pick a board-certified surgeon and have a complete understanding that, like Kybella, traditional liposuction will not treat loose skin.

Choosing The Best Procedure

Instead of trying to see who wins the battle of Kybella vs. Chin Liposuction, opt for Chin AirSculpt® by Elite Body Sculpture.

The minimally invasive chin fat removal process doesn't use a scalpel, needle, stitches, or general anesthesia. It is designed to simultaneously extract fat and help tighten skin thanks to its advanced, patented cannula.

Better yet, the procedure doesn't produce an extensive recovery of noticeable scarring, and results are provided instantly. Therefore, get what's best for you, and come to our Salt Lake City location to schedule your first consultation.