Kybella in Hilliard, OH

Kybella® is an injectable treatment for fat under the chin, often called a double chin. It's the only injectable FDA-approved for this use, and it works by permanently destroying fat cells in the treated area. At Fade Aesthetics and Wellness in Hilliard, our nurse practitioners start every Kybella plan with an in-person assessment, because not all fullness under the chin is fat.

Kybella is $579 per vial, with packages available.

What Kybella Treats, and What It Doesn't

According to its FDA prescribing information, Kybella is approved to improve moderate to severe fullness caused by fat under the chin (submental fat) in adults. It isn’t approved or recommended for fat anywhere else on the face or body.

Fullness under the chin can come from several things, and Kybella only addresses one of them:

Fat under the chin: what Kybella is designed to treat

Loose skin: Kybella doesn’t tighten skin, and removing fat can make laxity more visible

Neck muscle bands: vertical bands in the neck need a different approach

Jaw and chin structure: a small or receding chin can make the area look fuller even with little fat

Jowls: fullness along the jawline, which Kybella isn’t meant to treat

If jowls are your main concern, read does Kybella work for jowls?.

How Kybella Works

Kybella’s active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, a molecule your body already uses to break down fat from food. When it’s injected into fat under the chin, it breaks down the walls of fat cells. Over the following weeks, your body clears them away.

Because treated fat cells don’t come back, results are long-lasting as long as your weight stays stable. Change is gradual, so you won’t see the final result right after your appointment.

Are You a Good Candidate?

Kybella tends to work well for adults who have a noticeable pocket of soft fat under the chin that hasn’t gone away with diet and exercise, with reasonably good skin tone in the area. Before each session, your provider feels the area to confirm there’s enough fat to treat.

Another approach may be recommended if:

Loose skin, rather than fat, is the main cause of fullness
Neck bands or chin structure are driving the look
You've had surgery or other procedures under the chin, or plan to
You have trouble swallowing, or an infection in the area
You're pregnant or breastfeeding
You take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder, which increases bruising

Kybella vs. Chin or Jawline Filler

These treatments are sometimes confused, but they do opposite things.

	Kybella	Chin or jawline filler
What it does	Reduces fat under the chin	Adds structure and definition
Best for	A soft pocket of fat below the chin	A receding chin or soft jaw angle
When you see change	Gradually, over weeks to months	Right away
Number of visits	Usually more than one session	Often one visit, with a follow-up

Some patients benefit from both: Kybella to reduce fat, and filler to strengthen the chin. Learn more about dermal fillers in Hilliard.

Your Treatment Course

Consultation. Your provider assesses the area in profile, confirms the fullness is fat, and recommends a plan.

Treatment day. The area is marked, and Kybella is injected in a series of small injections under the chin. The appointment is quick, and you can go back to normal activities.

Sessions. Most people need more than one treatment, and many see a noticeable change after the second. Treatments are spaced at least four weeks apart, usually four to six, with up to six sessions. The number you need depends on how much fat you have and the result you want.

What to Expect With Swelling

Swelling is the part patients ask about most, so here’s an honest picture. You will be noticeably swollen under the chin after each treatment. It’s usually most visible in the first two or three days, improves a lot by the end of the first week, and mostly settles within about two weeks. Numbness, tenderness, bruising, redness, and small firm areas are also common and fade over the following weeks.

Plan treatment around your schedule, especially before events or photos. For a detailed timeline, read Kybella swelling day by day.

To help swelling go down:

Sleep on your back with your head elevated for 3 to 5 nights
Don't touch or rub the area for 5 to 7 days
Skip makeup on the area for 72 hours
Avoid intense exercise, sun, and heat for 7 days, and alcohol for 48 hours
Wait 14 days before other treatments in the same area

Less Common Side Effects

Less often, Kybella can affect a nerve near the jaw, causing an uneven smile or lip weakness. In clinical trials this happened in 4% of patients, and every case resolved on its own. Trouble swallowing occurred in 2% of patients, usually during swelling, and also resolved. Rare risks include hair loss in the treated area, sores, and skin damage. Call us at 614-820-8050 if you notice an uneven smile, trouble swallowing, or an open sore. For more detail, read about Kybella side effects.

Kybella FAQs

How many Kybella treatments will I need?

It varies. Many patients see a noticeable change after two sessions, and some need more, up to six. Your provider will check before each session whether there’s still enough fat to treat.

Is Kybella permanent?

Treated fat cells are destroyed and don’t regenerate, so results are long-lasting. Significant weight gain can still add fat to the area over time.

Does Kybella hurt?

Most people feel stinging or burning during and shortly after the injections, which eases within minutes to hours. The area may feel tender or numb for a while afterward.

How much does Kybella cost?

Kybella is $579 per vial, and packages are available. Your total depends on how many vials and sessions you need, which your provider will estimate at your consultation.

Can men get Kybella?

Yes. Kybella works the same way for men and women. Men sometimes have thicker skin and more fat under the chin, so the number of sessions can differ.

Book Kybella at Fade Hilliard

Our Hilliard clinic is at 3943 Britton Pkwy. Book your consultation online or call 614-820-8050, and learn more about our Hilliard location.

Results vary. A consultation is required to determine candidacy.