Until the Food and Drug Administration approved deoxycholic acid injections, people looking for a noninvasive way to eliminate an excess layer of fat under the chin did not have options. Liposuction, which technically is surgery, was the only choice. Now, however, approved cosmetic injectables in Jacksonville, FL, include this substance that can rejuvenate appearance.
Submental Fat
Many men and women develop a double chin as early as young adulthood. Cells known as submental fat can develop here whether or not a person is overweight. People with even a small double chin wish they could do something about the problem.
Deoxycholic Acid
Cosmetic injectables in Jacksonville, FL, could be the answer if the person is close to his or her desired weight. The treatment is intended to eliminate only a small amount of fat.
Prescribed under the brand Kybella, this synthetic version of deoxycholic acid is modeled on a substance produced naturally in the body. The acid disrupts submental fat cell membranes, allowing the cells to dissolve and be released from this location. The body gradually eliminates those cells in its waste removal process.
Considerations
Side effects are generally minimal, with some discomfort and minor swelling lasting a few days. Some patients will need a second treatment for optimum results. The second injection can be received after four to six weeks.
Getting Started
Before scheduling the treatment, doctors providing Kybella injections hold consultations with interested men and women. Doctors explain how the procedure works and what patients can expect.
