Chisel your jawline with effective double chin removal in Solana Beach, CA
When you see pictures of yourself or FaceTime your kids, grandkids, or parents and notice that your chin is making you look larger than you are, it’s likely because you have something called submental fullness, or a double chin. In the past, treatment options for removal of submental fullness were limited and typically involved surgical procedures, but thanks to modern dermatological advances, your double chin can be treated with a new product called Kybella. Dr. Amanda Lloyd at the Skin & Vein Institute near Solana Beach, CA is an expert at using this highly effective treatment to chisel patients’ jawlines to leave them feeling confident in their appearance again.
What is Kybella?
Kybella is FDA-approved as the first and only double chin treatment that is injectable. It is a cosmetic treatment made from a material called deoxycholic acid, which dissolves the fat that is located under your jaw, creating the appearance of a double chin. Deoxycholic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the human body, which is part of why Kybella is so effective – it harnesses your body’s natural fat-reduction methods to eliminate submental fullness, leaving you with beautiful results without looking like you’ve had “work done.” After the fat is dissolved, it is then taken up by your body and excreted through natural biochemical pathways, using a similar process as the one that occurs when you eat a cheeseburger or French fries. For patients who feel that their submental fullness is making them look heavier or older than they are and for whom exercise, and diet have not been effective at reducing fat in the area, Kybella can be a terrific treatment option.What to expect at your Kybella treatment session
- There is no cutting or surgery involved
- There is very little recovery afterwards
- It uses a substance naturally occurring in your body for optimal results
- Typically, only one treatment is needed
- It is permanent – say goodbye to that double chin for life!
- The treatment can make you look younger and thinner
When you arrive at the Skin & Vein Institute you will have numbing cream applied to your neck. Then, you will be treated with Kybella, which involves a few injections in strategic locations under your chin. In most patients, two treatment sessions two months apart is enough to rid yourself of that double chin.
Most patients notice results from the treatment after about four to six weeks because the deoxycholic acid needs time to work, but it is worth the wait. Many people are pleased with the results they have from Kybella after one treatment session and the results last for many years because the fat cells do not come back after they are destroyed. Therefore, most patients require only one treatment session; however, sometimes, multiple treatments are required, depending on the severity of the submental fullness. Dr. Lloyd can consult with you on how many treatments you will need to achieve the results you are seeking.
There are very few side effects to Kybella and there’s really no downside to fixing your double chin. Most patients have no side effects, but if you do, they are typically mild. The most common side effects are tenderness or swelling after the injections. The swelling resolves after a couple of days, as well as the tenderness.
Learn more about Kybella and whether it is right for you
Stop avoiding the camera and regain your self-confidence! Give us a call at the Skin & Vein Institute to learn more about Kybella and what it can do for you to regain your jawline. Our office, conveniently located in Encinitas, CA near Solana Beach, can be reached at (760) 642-6674 or email [email protected].
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Sarah B.
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Dr. Lloyd is amazing! She was able to get my skin better than it has ever looked. Her injectables are the best I have ever had and totally natural. So glad I found her!
Larissa S.
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I had the absolute best experience with Dr. Lloyd and her team. Dr Lloyd is so smart and skilled and her team was very professional, informative and kind. She and her team were also the sweetest to follow up with me the next day and a few after that. Top notch, cant recommend more!
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Meet Dr. Amanda Lloyd
Dr. Amanda Lloyd is a respected Board Certified Dermatologist based in Encinitas, CA, with over 14 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA Honors College and a medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Lloyd completed her dermatology residency as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center. She then was a fellow in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery after which she became board certified in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. A Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, she is also a member of the AAD and ABVLM. An editor for JAMA Dermatology, Dr. Lloyd contributes to advancing dermatological knowledge. Her dedication to patient care and education underscores her trustworthiness and expertise.
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