Who Is a Candidate for KYBELLA?
KYBELLA is an FDA-approved injectable treatment for reducing submental fullness. The best candidates are healthy adults who:
- Have an isolated area of fat under the chin (not the whole neck)
- Want to avoid surgery, incisions, and downtime
- Have firm, elastic skin on the neck
- Are willing to wait for results to develop
Another nonsurgical option for reducing a double chin is the procedure, which also produces results gradually. Depending on patients’ goals, our surgeons may recommend liposuction of the chin and possibly a neck lift for desired improvements.
Our Injectable Specialists
At UVA Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, KYBELLA treatments are provided by experienced plastic surgeons and advanced practice providers. Each plan is customized to the patient’s unique needs.
How Does KYBELLA Work?
KYBELLA dissolves treated fat cells with a substance called deoxycholic acid. This acid is found naturally in the body and facilitates the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.
What Are KYBELLA Treatments Like?
These simple treatments consist of series of quick injections into the area of excess fat. There is no downtime needed.
How Many Weeks Does It Take To See Results From KYBELLA?
Results typically develop within about a month as treated fat is processed and flushed out of the body.
How Many KYBELLA Treatments Are Needed?
Optimal results usually require 2 to 4 treatment sessions spaced several weeks apart.
Your Next Step
To learn more about KYBELLA and other nonsurgical aesthetic treatments at UVA Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Charlottesville, request a consultation with one of our providers using the online form or call (434) 924-5078 to schedule an appointment.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy by an UVA Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Medical Editor on October 2nd, 2026.
