The only FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells beneath the chin — sculpt your profile and define your jawline without surgery.
Kybella® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment specifically designed to dissolve fat beneath the chin — the area commonly known as a "double chin" or submental fullness. Unlike diet and exercise, which cannot always target this stubborn area, Kybella permanently destroys fat cells so they can no longer store or accumulate fat.
Kybella's active ingredient is synthetic deoxycholic acid — a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the submental area, Kybella destroys fat cell membranes, causing those cells to be permanently eliminated by the body's natural metabolic processes.
The result is a more sculpted chin and neck profile, improved jawline definition, and a younger, more balanced facial appearance — all without surgery, incisions, or general anesthesia. If there's something about your face or profile that you don't like, you don't have to live with it. Our Kybella Face Shaping treatments can help.
Dr. Robinson and staff welcome patients from Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo and nearby communities.
Kybella Face Shaping delivers visible, lasting chin and neck contouring results for both men and women — naturally sculpted, permanently refined.
Deoxycholic Acid — FDA-Approved — Permanent Fat Destruction
Kybella's active ingredient is synthetic deoxycholic acid — a naturally occurring molecule that your body already uses to break down and absorb dietary fat. When precisely injected into the submental fat layer beneath the chin, Kybella disrupts and destroys the membranes of fat cells in the targeted area.
Once these fat cells are destroyed, they are permanently eliminated through the body's natural metabolic and lymphatic processes. Because those cells are gone for good, they can no longer store or accumulate fat — meaning the results are permanent once your full treatment plan is complete.
Most patients require 2 to 6 treatment sessions spaced at least one month apart to achieve their desired result. The number of sessions depends on the amount of submental fat present and your individual aesthetic goals.
For patients with more substantial submental concerns, Kybella pairs effectively with Facial Liposuction or Chin Implant Surgery for a comprehensive chin and jawline enhancement approach.
Your Kybella treatment begins with a thorough consultation to assess the degree of submental fat and determine the appropriate number of injections and sessions needed. The treatment area is marked, and a topical numbing solution is applied for comfort.
Kybella is administered as a series of small injections directly into the submental fat beneath the chin. Each treatment session typically involves up to 50 small injections and takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes in-office. There is no general anesthesia required.
Your provider assesses your submental fat, maps the treatment area, and creates a personalized injection plan tailored to your chin and neck anatomy.
A topical numbing solution is applied to the treatment area for comfort. The chin and neck area is cleansed and prepared for injection.
Up to 50 small, precise injections are administered into the submental fat layer. Each session takes approximately 15–20 minutes.
Deoxycholic acid disrupts and destroys fat cell membranes. The body eliminates these cells through its natural metabolic processes over the following weeks.
Most patients require 2 to 6 sessions spaced at least one month apart. Once desired results are achieved, no further treatment is needed — results are permanent.
Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable that permanently reduces submental fat — making it a unique and highly effective solution for patients who want lasting improvement without surgery. Once your treatment is complete and desired results are achieved, no further Kybella treatment is needed.
The only FDA-approved injectable for submental fat reduction — clinically proven safe and effective.
Destroyed fat cells cannot return — once treatment is complete, results are permanent.
No incisions, no general anesthesia, no surgical risks — effective fat reduction without the OR.
A sharper chin, more defined jawline, and improved neck contour for a more youthful, sculpted look.
Effective for both male and female patients seeking submental fat reduction and chin definition.
Number of sessions and injections per session are customized to your individual anatomy and goals.
Swelling, bruising, and numbness in the treatment area are common and expected after each Kybella session — these are signs that the deoxycholic acid is working. Most side effects resolve within 1 to 2 weeks.
If there's something about your face you don't like, you don't have to live with it. Call Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery at (949) 831-5900 or book a consultation online.
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