Will Kybella help the lower part of my face look slimmer from both the front and the sides? (photos)

Question

I hate my side profile and my chin looks fat from the front not just underneath.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​It takes a series of treatments to get good results with Kybella. Keep in mind, Kybella is good for dissolving the submental fat under the chin area while contouring the jawline and making the chin more defined, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options. I recommend a combination approach with Thermage, Ultherapy, and Exilis.

InMode FaceTite / AccuTite with VASER Neck Liposuction is the best option for contouring and tightening the chin, neck, and jawline area. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

Hi, based on the pictures it’s hard to determine.  But you may benefit from a combo approach.  Botox in the masseter muscles will reduce clenching and eventually atrophy the muscle.   This may not sounds good, but if you chew a lot of gum or clench your teeth, then this muscle is thickened or hypertrophied.  The botox, reduces the function of the muscle and therefore it will eventually thin out.  That will help with one aspect of the face slimming.  Next would be to evaluate adipose tissue.  I cannot say for sure based on the pictures you posted, but if there is a little bit of fat near the “jowl”(which you don’t have!), then off label kybella may help reduce this adipose tissue as well.    The combo treatment should give you a more slimmer look.  The final treatment to consider would be ultherapy or Morpheus 8 treatment.  These are skin tightening treatments, both can give a “shrink wrap” effect of the skin for someone as young as you and can be the finishing touch for a more contoured slimmer face.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Although Kybella may be able to help with your lower jawline it appears that you may have masseter muscle enlargement creating the widened appearance, which can be treated with Botox to nice improvement.  Hope this helps.

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Hi there,
Thank you for your question and photos. Kybella is great for treating the small pinchable area of fat under your chin, otherwise known as the "double chin". Based on your photos, you may be a good candidate for Kybella. I recommend an in-person evaluation with your local Expert Injector to determine if Kybella is the best option for you. They will review your concerns and map out a treatment plan to address your concerns. Good luck!

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Kybella is a good option to dissolve the fat on the double chin and jawline. If you fit the applicator, you could also try CoolSculpting. Other alternatives include Secret RF microneedling and PDO thread lifting. Make sure you are getting treatment from a board-certified physician or other experienced health care professional.

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