Kybella Double-Chin Reduction

Kybella (deoxycholic acid) is an injectable fat-dissolving treatment offered at The Clifford Clinic for the reduction of submental fullness — commonly known as a double chin. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule that the body uses to absorb dietary fat; when injected into the fat layer beneath the chin, it disrupts the membrane of fat cells, causing them to lyse and be cleared by the immune system.

The procedure begins with a physician consultation to assess the distribution of submental fat and to determine the injection grid and number of vials required. A topical numbing agent or ice is applied, and the physician delivers a series of small injections in a systematic pattern beneath the chin. The session takes approximately 30 minutes and patients can leave immediately afterwards. Some swelling, bruising, and firmness in the treated area is…

Fat cells destroyed by deoxycholic acid do not regenerate, meaning results are permanent provided weight remains stable. Most patients require two to four sessions spaced six weeks apart to achieve their desired reduction, with each session building on the previous improvement. The outcome is a more defined jawline and neck profile, which complements the clinic's chin filler and thread lift options for patients seeking comprehensive lower-face…