A double chin can keep you from putting your best face forward, steadily eroding your confidence as it grows larger.
At Exclusively Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Medispa in Sharpsburg, GA, double board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Matthew Karen offers advanced solutions like neck liposuction and Kybella® to help you banish that extra fat and reclaim the smooth jaw and neck contour that enables you to look your best.
Whether you’re looking for a non-surgical option or a dramatic transformation, understanding the differences between these double chin treatments can help you decide what will work for you. Let’s delve into both!
Kybella: Melting Double Chins Away
Kybella is a minimally invasive injectable treatment designed to reduce fat in the submental area under the chin. Its active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, breaks down and absorbs fat cells in two to six sessions.
Key things to know about Kybella are:
- Injectable: No incisions required, a non-surgical option.
- No Downtime: Resume activities immediately, but many people experience significant neck swelling as it starts working.
- Fat Reduction: Kybella effectively targets small or moderate fat deposits.
- Gradual Results: Results appear gradually over months because treatment sessions are around six to eight weeks apart.
- Treats One Area: Kybella treats only the fat in the submental area and can’t be used for other areas.
Neck Liposuction: Dramatic Improvements
Neck liposuction is a surgical procedure in which Dr. Karen uses a small suctioning device, or cannula, to remove fat from the neck. Important things to know about neck lipo are:
- Treatment Areas: Neck liposuction can remove fat in the double chin and throughout the neck. It can give you a smoother and slimmer jawline and neck.
- Fat Reduction: Dr. Karen can remove significant fat during neck liposuction based on your needs.
- Immediate Results: With neck liposuction, Dr. Karen removes the fat during one procedure versus a series of treatment sessions for Kybella. So, after healing, you’ll see results right away.
- Combination Options: You can combine neck liposuction with other procedures. For example, many patients have a neck lift at the same time for a comprehensive transformation.
- Downtime: Neck liposuction is an outpatient procedure that may require some downtime, but Dr. Karen uses minimally invasive approaches and tiny incisions to ensure a smooth recovery.
Neck Lipo and Kybella in Sharpsburg, GA
If you’re ready to banish your double chin, call Exclusively Faces Cosmetic Surgery and Medispa at 678-203-5930 in Sharpsburg, GA, to schedule your consultation and explore your best treatment.