Chin fullness can be frustrating when it doesn’t match the rest of your face. You may be at a stable weight, feel healthy, and still notice a pocket of fullness under the chin that softens your jawline in photos or from the side.
For people in Burbank, CA, who want a non-surgical option, Kybella at Berger Beauty may be worth discussing. Dr. Saul R. Berger is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, as well as injectable treatments. His background matters because chin fullness isn’t always just fat, and the right recommendation starts with knowing what’s causing the contour concern.
What Kybella Treats
Kybella is an injectable medication used to reduce submental fat, which is the fat beneath the chin. This area is sometimes called a double chin or submental fullness.
Kybella is made with deoxycholic acid, a substance that helps break down fat cells. Once injected into the planned area, it gradually reduces fat beneath the chin over several weeks. Treatment sessions are planned based on the size of the area, the amount of fullness, and your anatomy.
Mild Chin Fullness
Mild chin fullness may respond well to Kybella when the issue is a small, pinchable pocket of fat under the chin. In this case, you may want a little more definition without surgery or downtime from a larger procedure.
Kybella may not be the right choice if the fullness is actually caused by loose skin, muscle position, or a naturally recessed chin. That’s why an exam is important before choosing injections.
Moderate or Stubborn Fullness
Moderate fullness may still be treated with Kybella, but it often takes more than one session. Follow-up treatments are typically spaced at least four to eight weeks apart, depending on how the area responds and what your provider recommends.
Stubborn fullness can be more complex. If the area is larger, or if you also have loose neck skin or a weak chin projection, another treatment may yield better results. Options may include chin augmentation, liposuction, neck contouring, or a surgical plan, depending on what’s contributing to the shape.
When Kybella May Not Be Enough
Kybella reduces fat, but it doesn’t tighten loose skin or change bone structure. It also isn’t advised when there’s infection or inflammation near the injection site, and it may not be appropriate for people taking major blood thinners.
A consultation can help separate fat from skin laxity, chin position, and neck anatomy so you don’t spend time on the wrong treatment.
Discuss Chin Fullness With Berger Beauty
Your best option depends on what’s actually creating the fullness under your chin. Dr. Saul R. Berger can evaluate your jawline, neck, and profile at Berger Beauty in Burbank, CA.Â
To talk through Kybella and other chin contouring options, contact us or call 818-245-6101.