Can Kybella be used to remove jowls? (photos)

Thank you for your question.  Kybella is an excellent way to remove fat which sits directly under your chin, which is called the submental region. The product has been studied to help with the 'jowl' area, or the areas of sagging skin and fat off to the side of the chin.  However, these studies have shown the best area to be injected is that directly under the chin.  There are also nerves that run very close to these jowls, and we cannot inject directly into these areas.That being said, I would need to see you in person to assess how much loose skin and fat you have under your chin to see if Kybella would be a good treatment for you.  You may benefit from an additional procedure, such as a necklift and/or facelift to help with your jowls.  I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Thank you for
your question ilanna55. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. I treat jowls by treating their cause: volume loss in the mid-face. This is addressed by placing fillers such as Voluma in the upper cheek. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing will also help tighten the skin and pull up on the lower face to help with jowls and jawline definition. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!