{"id":11702,"date":"2019-12-10T23:08:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T23:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drkimplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/?p=11702"},"modified":"2019-12-10T23:08:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T23:08:31","slug":"does-kybella-tighten-the-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkimplasticsurgery.com\/blog\/does-kybella-tighten-the-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Kybella Tighten the Skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kybella does not tighten skin, but melts away excess under-chin fat, restoring youthful definition at the jawline. If your facial skin is still firm and elastic, it will contract on its own as the fatty deposits melt away. If your skin is looser, we can discuss the best approach for you. At SGK, we offer an array of surgical and non-surgical skin tightening treatments to help you achieve the look you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melt away a double chin with Kybella<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Submental fullness, or a \u201cdouble chin,\u201d can add years to your look, making you appear heavier than you are. A double chin can arise due to weight gain, aging, or an inherited family trait. Kybella was developed to reduce the excess fat below the chin \u2013 no surgery required. The active ingredient in Kybella is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring substance that breaks down dietary fat. Kybella is a synthetic version that, when injected in a grid pattern in the fatty zone, breaks down the fat cells beneath your chin. The cells are gradually absorbed, leaving your chin and jawline slimmer, more defined, and more youthful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of Kybella?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kybella is a fantastic option for many people who are looking to reduce the amount of stubborn fat they have stored under the chin. Kybella can melt away the fat that won\u2019t budge no matter how much you diet or exercise. The benefits of Kybella include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n