Kybella is an injectable treatment that reduces fat beneath the chin to refine the profile of the chin and jawline. It offers a non-surgical way to address the submental fullness, often called a double chin, that can resist diet and exercise. Dr. Claire B. Davis, a board eligible plastic surgeon in Asheville, brings a surgeon’s understanding of facial and neck anatomy to every treatment. Schedule a consultation to explore whether Kybella suits your goals.
Find out how a tailored Kybella treatment can refine the area beneath your chin.
The area under the chin is crowded — fat sitting close to nerves and the structures of the neck. Placing Kybella safely and evenly means knowing that terrain precisely, because where and how much product goes in determines both the smoothness of the result and the safety of getting there.
Having trained through a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Davis brings that anatomical depth to every Kybella treatment. Her selection to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society reflects a career grounded in clinical precision and careful judgment.
AAAASF-accredited facility — treatments delivered in a setting built for safety and privacy
Surgeon’s anatomical knowledge — UT Southwestern residency experience guiding precise injection
Alpha Omega Alpha — academic distinction recognizing excellence in medicine
Natural results philosophy — a refined profile that looks balanced, not overdone
Kybella is an injectable form of deoxycholic acid, a molecule the body naturally uses to break down and absorb dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, it disrupts the membranes of fat cells in that submental area so they can no longer store fat.
Once those fat cells are destroyed, the body gradually clears them, and they cannot accumulate fat again. This is why improvement in the treated area beneath the chin can be lasting once the desired contour is reached. Dr. Davis performs treatments in her AAAASF-accredited facility, mapping the area carefully so the product is placed precisely within the submental fat.
Kybella offers a non-surgical path to a more refined chin profile, with several practical advantages.
By reducing fat beneath the chin, Kybella refines the transition between the chin and neck, helping to define the profile of the chin and jawline for a more balanced appearance.
Kybella addresses submental fullness without surgery, using a series of injections rather than incisions. For patients seeking a non-surgical option, it offers an in-office alternative path to a refined profile.
Because treated fat cells are cleared by the body and do not return, the improvement beneath the chin can be long-lasting once your goal contour is reached, often without the need for repeat fat-reduction sessions in that area.
Dr. Davis maps each treatment to your individual anatomy and the amount of submental fat present, building a plan suited to your profile and goals.
Kybella suits many adults bothered by moderate-to-severe fullness beneath the chin. A consultation with Dr. Davis confirms whether it is the right approach for your anatomy and goals.
You may be a good candidate if you:
A personal consultation determines candidacy and lets Dr. Davis assess whether Kybella suits your profile.
A Kybella session is performed in-office and follows a clear sequence from mapping to aftercare.
Kybella involves a recovery period centered on swelling beneath the chin, which is an expected part of how the treatment works.
Noticeable swelling beneath the chin is common and expected, sometimes accompanied by tenderness, redness, or firmness. This reflects the treatment acting on the fat and is a normal early response.
Swelling is often most pronounced during this window. Many patients plan treatments around their schedule for this reason. Tenderness and firmness gradually begin to ease.
Swelling steadily subsides and any bruising resolves. The treated area beneath the chin begins to feel more comfortable as healing progresses.
Results develop gradually over the weeks following each session, and most patients need a series of treatments to reach their goal. Dr. Davis spaces sessions to allow full healing between each.
Refining the profile under the chin is a gradual process, built over a series of sessions toward a contour that suits your features rather than an arbitrary ideal. Dr. Davis plans that arc around your anatomy and the fat actually present, with the same regard for proportion that guides her surgical work.
A six-year UT Southwestern residency means your treatment is informed by a real understanding of facial and neck anatomy, delivered in an AAAASF-accredited facility. The focus from the first consultation is a safe, even, individualized result.
Kybella cost varies based on the amount of submental fat and the number of sessions needed to reach your goal, which differs from patient to patient. Dr. Davis provides a personalized quote during your consultation after assessing the area beneath your chin and your goals.
Kybella reduces fat beneath the chin without surgery, using a series of injections rather than incisions. Whether Kybella or another approach best suits your anatomy and goals is determined during a consultation with Dr. Davis.
Can Kybella be combined with other treatments?
Kybella often fits into a broader facial and profile plan alongside treatments that address concerns it does not. Dr. Davis can discuss combinations during your consultation.
Pairing Kybella with dermal fillers can refine the chin and jawline further by restoring volume where it complements a more defined profile.
Adding Dysport addresses muscle-driven lines in the upper face, complementing the profile refinement Kybella provides below.
Combining microneedling improves skin texture and tone, supporting overall skin quality alongside contour change.
A consultation helps Dr. Davis sequence any combination around your goals.
Because treated fat cells are cleared by the body and do not return, improvement in the area beneath the chin can be long-lasting once your goal is reached. Individual results vary, and most patients need a series of sessions. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your refined profile.
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