What is KYBELLA^®?

KYBELLA^® is an FDA approved injectable drug administered by a physician to reduce the amount of fullness under the chin which is often referred to as a “double chin.” The generic name of KYBELLA^® is “deoxycholic acid” and it works by “dissolving” the fat cells in the treated areas.

KYBELLA^® has not been adequately studied for its safety and efficacy for use outside of the submental area, for women who are pregnant/nursing or in children less than 18 years of age.

Who should not receive KYBELLA^®?

Patients with soft tissue infection under the chin or in the neck should not receive KYBELLA^®.

Before receiving KYBELLA^®, tell Dr. Sian about all of your medical conditions, including if you: Have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin; have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin; have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area; have had or have trouble swallowing; have bleeding problems; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if KYBELLA^® will harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if KYBELLA^® passes into your breast milk; talk to Dr. Sian about the best way to feed your baby if you plan to receive KYBELLA^®).

Tell Dr. Sian about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Please notify Dr. Sian if you take blood thinners such as Warfarin/Coumadin, Plavix, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa etc..

What are the possible side effects of KYBELLA^®?

KYBELLA^® can cause serious side effects, including nerve injury along the jaw (which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness), or trouble swallowing. In the clinic studies, the jawline nerve injuries resolved spontaneously within a month a half in patients who developed this side effect.

The most common side effects of KYBELLA^® include swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area.

For more information, please call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.

How many treatments of KYBELLA^® will I need to see results?

Most patient will have visible results in 2-4 treatments. In the clinical studies, 59% of the patients received 6 treatments. Treatments are given at least 4-12 weeks apart.

How long will the KYBELLA^® treatment results last?

Once the fat cells in the submental areas have been adequately “dissolved” and the desired aesthetic outcome has been achieved, the results from KYBELLA^® treatment should last, provided the patient’s weight remains stable.

Please see KYBELLA^® full Prescribing Information.