If you work hard in the gym each week and are careful about maintaining a healthy diet but still struggle with a double chin, you’re not alone. Although weight can play a role in excess fat under the chin, many people struggle to eliminate this problem area because of genetics or age. No matter how much they exercise or how healthy their diet, they still can’t get the fat in that area, called submental fat, to disappear.
A survey conducted by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery found that nearly 70 percent of men and women were bothered by extra fat under the chin. This extra fat can make people look heavier and sometimes even older than they actually are, so it can be especially frustrating when diet and exercise don’t make it budge.
The good news is, Dr. Christy Walker, a cosmetic surgeon based in Plano, Texas, can help. She provides injections of Kybella, which is the only FDA-approved medication to dissolve fat under the chin. Made of deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring chemical in our bodies, the medication destroys fat cells in the submental area for good. That means you can say goodbye to that double chin forever.
Most patients require two to six treatment sessions, with two to four vials typically used in the first treatment session and less medication in each subsequent treatment session. The procedure is similar to Botox or dermal fillers and is a quick, easy, in-office treatment usually only taking 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
The majority of patients are extremely satisfied after receiving Kybella treatments. In fact, a survey showed 79 percent of patients reported total satisfaction with the results of the procedure. If you are interested in learning more about Kybella injections or a total neck rejuvenation treatment plan, call our office today at 469-238-8084.
