I want to treat my double chin. Kybella or radio frequency? (Photos)

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Hi! I’m 20. I have a genetic double chin (from dad’s gene), it’s not a result of weight gain or aging. I’ve always had since I was a kid. I’m looking into different options that is most affordable yet best results. There’s of course Kybella. but I have also come across RF lifting that uses radio frequency, ultrasound and vacuum as an option from one of the centers I consulted, it’s cheaper than kybella. Is it effective in reducing double chin or is kybella better? Thank you!

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD · Answer

Kybella is uniquely developed to chemically destroy fat under the chin. CoolSculpting uses fat "freezing" to reduce the amount of fat as well, without the need for injections. Both have proven results.

Kybella tends to be well appreciated by patients who are suitable candidates.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift.  an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done.

For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed.  Options include:
1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face
2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping.
3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender
4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined

Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma.

See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear zoe_a,
Kybella typically takes 3 to 5 treatments to work. This is why I've stopped carrying Kybella in my office. I recommend neck liposuction more often then any injectable procedure for the neck now. It provides superior results gives me more control over the area than any injectable. It also costs about the same as what you paid for your first kybella session. The liposuction can be done under local while awake in the office and recovery is about the same as kybella.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Kybella is a good option to dissolve the fat. 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.

Timothy Abrahamson, MD · Answer

Both kybella and Cutera Trusculpt ID radiofrequency are excellent options for this area.

Advantages of Kybella
1) injectable
2) can be repeated monthly (or can wait longer)
Disadvantages: 
1) Marked swelling (looks worse before better)
2) Bruising common
3) Paraesthesias and numbness
4) Delayed pain

Advantages of radiofrequency with Cutera TRUSCULPT ID
1) No downtime
2) Typically 3 sessions done weekly
3) Can be repeated
4) No drama after treat as with Kybella.  Markedly more swelling with kybella
5) Less risk of paraesthesia  than kybella.
6) No delayed pain
Disadvantage
1) Device needed Cutera Trusculpt ID
2) Repeat sessions of 5 minutes per handpiece size x 3 sessions weekly

NOT SHOWN IN THIS EXAMPLE, BUT IN FOLKS WITH MORE PENDULOUS LATERAL NECK
If lateral neck tightening is needed, micro injection of kybella or Venus Legacy radiofrequency are good options.  A series of sessions is needed with the Venus Legacy.  Micro injections of Kybella are needed as nerve exposure / risk goes up in this off label region.

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