When a practitioner injects Kybella into your submental area (your chin) it kills fat cells, reducing the appearance of a double chin. The FDA has only approved Kybella for use in this area. You can get up to six Kybella injections, spaced at least a month apart, for maximum results.

Kybella is made from deoxycholic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in the body. When Kybella is injected, it helps destroy fat cells. These cells are then naturally removed by your body.

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What is Kybella and how does it work? Designed for use with adults, Kybella is an FDA-approved cosmetic injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin. The active ingredient in the injectable, deoxycholic acid, is a naturally occurring molecule that helps break down and digest dietary fat.

If you're thinking about receiving Kybella, here are 10 side effects to keep in mind.

• Injection site pain, swelling, or numbness.
• Skin bruising.
• Headache.
• Mouth and neck pain.
• High blood pressure.
• Nausea.
• Difficulty swallowing.
• More serious injection site reactions.

The potential Kybella side effects range from very mild to severe. However, in nearly every case, those side effects are temporary and will resolve on their own over time. On the mild side, people who have had Kybella most commonly report swelling, bruising, redness, numbness, pain and hardness in the injected areas.

Kybella is an injectable substance composed of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring secondary bile acid created as a metabolic byproduct of intestinal bacteria. Bile acids emulsify fat. Kybella works by emulsifying fat.

#3: KYBELLA Injections Are Safe. There is a small risk of nerve damage that may result in a lopsided smile or difficulty swallowing. In most cases, however, this damage is temporary and the nerves will return to normal.

CoolSculpting Mini It cools fat cells to approximately 39°F, which causes ice crystals to form inside of them. As the cells freeze, they die and are broken down and metabolized, similar to Kybella. Because fat cells freezes at a higher temperature than skin or muscle cells, there's no risk of any serious side effects.

KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) injection is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults.

If you're thinking about receiving Kybella, here are 10 side effects to keep in mind.

• Injection site pain, swelling, or numbness.
• Skin bruising.
• Headache.
• Mouth and neck pain.
• High blood pressure.
• Nausea.
• Difficulty swallowing.
• More serious injection site reactions.

The potential Kybella side effects range from very mild to severe. However, in nearly every case, those side effects are temporary and will resolve on their own over time. On the mild side, people who have had Kybella most commonly report swelling, bruising, redness, numbness, pain and hardness in the injected areas.