Kybella or Liposuction for a Double Chin: Which One Actually Works Better?

Having a double chin seems completely unfair, especially if you’re doing everything to get rid of it! You eat right, exercise frequently, maintain a healthy weight, and yet you’re still left with extra fullness underneath your chin.

Sometimes it’s aging. Sometimes it comes down to genetics. And sometimes stubborn submental fat simply refuses to go away. Thankfully there are options to get rid of it.

Wondering if you should choose Kybella or liposuction for a double chin? Read on to learn about both treatment options.

What Is Kybella?

Kybella is an injectable treatment that reduces fat beneath the chin. It’s made with the active ingredient deoxycholic acid, which breaks down fat cells.

Once fat cells are destroyed, they can’t grow back. This is what makes Kybella so popular. It doesn’t just change the appearance of the under chin area, it actually addresses the fat itself.

It’s also in high demand because it’s non-invasive. There are no incisions or stitches required!

At Beauty Lounge, we place several small injections beneath the chin. After a topical numbing cream is applied, treatment usually takes 15 minutes and is extremely tolerable.

How Does Liposuction Work?

Lipo takes a much more direct approach. It involves physically removing the fat from under the chin using a cannula and suction.

Surgical liposuction is appealing to people who have a large amount of fat under the chin, or someone who wants significant contouring. While Kybella is a great choice for small to moderate pockets of fat, larger pockets may be better addressed with lipo.

The important distinction is that liposuction is surgical, while Kybella is non-surgical. While they have the same end goal, they aren’t competing treatments.

The better choice ultimately depends on how much fat needs to be removed to address your double chin.

Kybella or Liposuction for a Double Chin: Which One Should I Choose?

When it comes to choosing between Kybella or liposuction for a double chin, there are many things to consider.

Kybella is especially appealing if your biggest priority is to avoid surgery. The ideal candidate for this treatment is someone who has excess fat in the chin area, despite exercise, diet, and maintaining a stable weight.

It’s especially useful for addressing small or moderate pockets of fat.

Another advantage is the simplicity of the treatment. There are no surgical incisions or anesthesia to worry about.

While you may have bruising, swelling, or numbness, these effects usually go away within a week or two.

It’s worth noting that Kybella isn’t always a one-and-done treatment. Some patients need several sessions to fully get rid of all fat cells.

While liposuction can create more dramatic results, it isn’t always the best option. It’s easy to assume that a surgical procedure automatically produces a better result.

Someone with a small pocket of stubborn fat likely doesn’t need surgery at all. But, someone with a larger amount of fat may need surgery to achieve the degree of contouring they want.

Is Loose Skin a Worry?

Not every double chin is caused entirely by excess fat. Aging often causes the skin in the jaw or neck area to become looser.

In this instance, removing fat doesn’t automatically solve a less-defined jawline. At Beauty Lounge, we offer many aesthetic treatments for neck rejuvenation and skin tightening, including Sofwave and HD Radiesse + PRF Neck Rejuvenation.

This is why it’s so important to schedule a consultation with our team before moving forward with treatment. We’ll evaluate the entire chin and neck area to determine what’s actually contributing to your double chin.

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At Beauty Lounge Medical Spa, we take a personalized approach to addressing your concerns, whether it’s a double chin or loose jowls contributing to a lax neck area. Our team will help you decide whether Kybella, or some other treatment, is best for contouring your face.