Kybella in Santa Cruz, CA

Kybella treatments are performed via injection during brief, in-office appointments. Before administering the injections, we’ll provide you with a numbing cream. Once you arrive for your appointment, we’ll mark the skin in the treatment area with the targeted injection sites. Then, we’ll administer Kybella injections to the targeted areas. The number and volume of these injections will vary by patient, as we adjust the treatment to the amount of fat you have under your chin. The injection process should not be painful, as the numbing cream eliminates most of the discomfort associated with the injections. However, you may feel some discomfort as the Kybella formula begins to take effect, which typically happens about halfway through the procedure. After the injections are complete, we’ll apply ice to the treatment area to reduce swelling and discomfort.

Swelling is the most common side effect after Kybella treatments. The severity of the swelling typically peaks about 24 hours after treatment, and will then gradually improve over the following weeks. This swelling can last anywhere from one to four weeks, with most patients noticing a complete dissipation in swelling in approximately two weeks. Other Kybella side effects can include bruising, numbness, redness, or hardness in the treatment area, which typically resolve within a few days. When performed by an experienced injector like Dr. Small, Kybella treatments are well-tolerated with minimal side effects.

Kybella will begin working immediately upon injection, but it can take up to a month before you start noticing results in the treatment area. Results may continue to improve for up to 3 months after your treatment, and in some cases, multiple treatment sessions will be necessary for best results. We may recommend between 1 and 6 treatment sessions to produce your desired results. In these cases, each treatment is performed approximately one month apart.

Once you begin noticing results, you can expect your Kybella results to be permanent. This is because the Kybella formula permanently destroys the fat cells under the chin. Once eliminated, these fat cells will not grow back. They will no longer be able to store or accumulate fat cells. However, if you gain significant weight later in life or have other lifestyle changes, you may accumulate fat in surrounding areas under the chin. For these reasons, patients are encouraged to maintain their weight through healthy diet and exercise habits to extend their results as long as possible.

At RSMD, we have implemented a fixed pricing model for all of our injectable procedures. We believe that paying for aesthetic procedures by the amount or type of product used is not an accurate reflection of the provider’s skill, knowledge, and training. Our pricing system ensures that the focus is on achieving the best outcome possible for our patients without any surprises. We establish the procedure costs upfront, so you know exactly what to expect before we even start. This means you can expect upfront pricing for your Kybella procedure regardless of how many treatment sessions or individual injections you need.

At RSMD, our fixed pricing model includes several extras that maximize your outcome and longer-term satisfaction. We offer complimentary two-week follow-ups to check your results. We also provide specialized camouflaging makeup to minimize the impact of any bruising that may occur after your appointment. In some cases, we even provide complementary laser treatments that significantly shorten the appearance of a bruise. 

At RSMD, we believe that fixed pricing is the best way to focus on the best possible patient aesthetic outcomes. We are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients and achieving the best possible results.

Rebecca Small, MD is a leading authority in non-surgical medical aesthetics and can help you achieve an improved facial profile with Kybella. She has refined her injection technique over decades of experience, ensuring precise placement and even distribution for optimal results. Dr. Small customizes Kybella treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique goals and needs for submental fat reduction.

At RSMD Medical Aesthetics, every aspect of your experience will be overseen by Dr. Small to ensure exceptional care and natural-looking outcomes. With an artistic eye, technical expertise, and keen understanding of facial anatomy, Dr. Small creates balanced, harmonious results that enhance your natural beauty.