Kybella Chin Fat Reduction in Beverly Hills, CA
At Adanna Plastic Surgery, we offer Kybella — the only FDA-approved injectable treatment designed to permanently eliminate submental fat (the double chin) without surgery. Administered by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eva Williams, Kybella treatments at our Beverly Hills practice deliver a more defined, sculpted jawline and profile with minimal downtime. Call (310) 614-0089 to schedule your consultation today.
What Is Kybella?
Kybella (deoxycholic acid) is an FDA-approved injectable treatment specifically formulated to reduce moderate to severe submental fat — the stubborn pocket of fat beneath the chin commonly referred to as a “double chin.” The active ingredient in Kybella is synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that plays a role in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When precisely injected into the submental area, Kybella destroys the fat cell membranes, causing those cells to permanently break down and be cleared from the body through the natural metabolic process.
Once destroyed, Kybella-treated fat cells are gone permanently — they cannot store or accumulate fat again. This makes Kybella a uniquely long-lasting non-surgical option for patients who want to eliminate their double chin without liposuction or other surgical procedures.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Kybella?
Kybella at Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills is an excellent option for adults who have moderate to severe fat beneath the chin that does not respond to diet and exercise, and who prefer a non-surgical approach to improving their jawline and profile. Ideal candidates are at or near a stable weight and have realistic expectations about the gradual nature of Kybella results. Patients with significant skin laxity in the neck area may achieve more comprehensive improvement through surgical options such as a facelift & neck lift. Dr. Williams will evaluate your anatomy during your consultation and recommend the most appropriate treatment.
The Kybella Treatment Experience at Adanna Plastic Surgery
Kybella treatments at Adanna Plastic Surgery are quick, in-office appointments that typically take only 15 to 20 minutes. During your appointment, Dr. Williams applies a topical numbing agent to the treatment area for comfort, then uses a customized injection grid to deliver precise amounts of Kybella into the submental fat pad. The number of injections per session depends on the amount of submental fat being treated and your desired outcome.
Most patients at Adanna Plastic Surgery achieve their optimal results after a series of two to four Kybella sessions, spaced at least one month apart. Some patients with more significant submental fat may require up to six sessions. Dr. Williams will develop a personalized treatment plan during your consultation based on your anatomy and goals.
What to Expect After Kybella
After Kybella treatment at Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, it is normal to experience swelling, bruising, redness, numbness, and firmness beneath the chin for one to three weeks. This is a sign that the deoxycholic acid is actively working to destroy the fat cells. The swelling in particular can be significant after the first one to two sessions — patients often refer to this as the “bullfrog” phase. This is completely temporary and expected.
Visible improvement in chin contour becomes noticeable as swelling resolves, typically over four to six weeks after each session. Optimal results become fully apparent after the complete treatment course is finished and all residual swelling has resolved. Once achieved, Kybella results are permanent in the treated area — as long as a stable weight is maintained.
Kybella vs. Surgical Chin Reduction
For patients with significant submental fat, Kybella offers an effective non-surgical solution with no incisions and no general anesthesia. However, surgical liposuction & body contouring of the submental area provides faster, more dramatic results in a single treatment session — with results visible as soon as swelling resolves. For patients who also have neck skin laxity or jowling, a facelift & neck lift offers the most comprehensive jawline and neck rejuvenation. Dr. Williams at Adanna Plastic Surgery will help you determine which approach best fits your goals and lifestyle during your personalized consultation.
Combining Kybella with Other Treatments
Kybella can be paired with other non-surgical treatments at Adanna Plastic Surgery for a more comprehensive facial enhancement. Combining Kybella with neurotoxins (Botox/Dysport) to address the platysmal neck bands, or with HA fillers to enhance jawline definition, can create a beautifully contoured lower face without surgery. Contact Adanna Plastic Surgery at (310) 614-0089 to learn more about your options.
Kybella FAQs — Beverly Hills, CA
What is Kybella and how does it work?
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable treatment containing synthetic deoxycholic acid — a naturally occurring molecule that breaks down fat. When injected beneath the chin at Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Kybella permanently destroys submental fat cells, which are then cleared from the body. Once destroyed, treated fat cells cannot accumulate fat again.
How many Kybella sessions will I need?
Most patients at Adanna Plastic Surgery achieve their optimal results after two to four Kybella sessions, spaced at least one month apart. Patients with more significant submental fat may require up to six sessions. Dr. Williams will assess your anatomy during your consultation and recommend a personalized treatment plan.
Is Kybella painful?
A topical numbing agent is applied to the treatment area before each Kybella session at Adanna Plastic Surgery to minimize discomfort. Most patients experience a mild burning or stinging sensation during the injections that resolves quickly. Post-treatment soreness, swelling, and numbness beneath the chin are common and temporary.
What is the downtime after Kybella?
Kybella requires minimal downtime — most patients return to their normal activities immediately or within a day or two. However, significant swelling beneath the chin is expected for one to three weeks after each session, particularly after the first one to two treatments. Patients often plan their sessions around important events to allow adequate time for swelling to resolve.
Are Kybella results permanent?
Yes — once Kybella destroys the targeted fat cells, those cells are gone permanently. As long as a stable weight is maintained, the treated submental fat will not return. This makes Kybella one of the few non-surgical fat reduction treatments with truly permanent results.
How does Kybella compare to surgical liposuction for the double chin?
Both Kybella and submental liposuction permanently remove fat beneath the chin. Kybella is non-surgical with no incisions but requires multiple sessions and has a longer overall treatment timeline. Liposuction delivers results in a single session with faster visible improvement. Dr. Williams at Adanna Plastic Surgery will help you determine which option best aligns with your goals during your consultation.
How do I schedule a Kybella consultation at Adanna Plastic Surgery?
Contact Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA at (310) 614-0089 or book your consultation online. Dr. Williams will evaluate your submental anatomy and develop a personalized Kybella treatment plan to help you achieve a sharper, more defined jawline and profile.