Define Your Jawline with Expert Kybella Treatments
Albuquerque's trusted med spa for permanently destroying double chin fat without surgery or downtime.
What Is Kybella?
What can Kybella
Help With?
- Eliminate "Double Chin" (Submental Fullness)
- Sharpen & Define the Jawline
- Improve Side Profile Contours
- Reduce Fat Resistant to Diet & Exercise
- Restore a Youthful Neck Appearance
Benefits
- Permanent Results: Fat cells are destroyed and do not return.
- Non-Surgical: No scalpels, stitches, or general anesthesia.
- Minimal Downtime: Return to most daily activities immediately.
- Gradual Improvement: Results appear naturally over a few weeks.
How Does Kybella Work?
Kybella uses synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, it destroys the membrane of fat cells. Once these cells are destroyed, they can no longer store or accumulate fat. Your body’s natural metabolic processes then clear away the cellular debris over the following weeks, revealing a slimmer contour.
Candidates For Kybella
- Have moderate-to-severe fat below the chin (submental fat).
- Have good skin elasticity (Kybella treats fat, not loose/sagging skin).
- Are bothered by submental fullness that doesn't go away with diet/exercise.
- Are 18 years of age or older.
- Generally healthy & at a stable weight.
- Not pregnant or nursing.
Looking for an Alternative? Discover PC/DC
Beyond the Chin: Treatable Areas
While Kybella is the FDA-approved specialist for the submental (double chin) area , PC/DC is a versatile alternative used for localized adipolysis on the body.
Target Body Fat: PC/DC is frequently used to break down small pockets of fat on the abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs, and bra rolls.
Facial Contouring: Like Kybella, it can also be used effectively for the double chin and jowls.
The Difference: Dual-Action Formulation
Kybella relies on a single active ingredient (Deoxycholic Acid). PC/DC offers a compounded “dual-action” formula:
Deoxycholate: A detergent that emulsifies fat and breaks down the cell membrane.
Phosphatidylcholine (PC): An added emulsifier that enhances fat breakdown and aids in clearing cellular debris
FDA Status: Compounded vs. Brand Name
We believe in full transparency regarding your treatment options.
Kybella: Is the only FDA-approved injectable specifically for submental fat reduction.
PC/DC: Is a compounded medication. It is not FDA-approved for fat dissolving and is considered an “off-label” treatment widely used by aesthetic providers for body contouring.
Treatment Frequency & Results
Just like Kybella, PC/DC is not a “one-and-done” treatment; it requires a series of sessions to achieve contouring results.
Sessions Required: Typically 3–5 sessions are needed for visible results.
Spacing: Treatments are scheduled every 4–6 weeks to allow the body to process the fat breakdown.
Recovery: Patients can expect mild to moderate swelling, burning, or tenderness lasting 2–4 days, with some firmness or lumps (fat necrosis) possible for 2–3 weeks as the fat dissolves.
How Much Does Kybella
Kybella is priced per vial, and the number of vials required varies based on the amount of submental fat and your desired aesthetic goals.
Financing options
Royal Medical Health offers special financing options through CareCredit. Apply below in minutes with no impact to your credit score.
Dr. Maryam Bornaei
Aside from having her own practice, Dr. Bornaei has a background as a family practitioner for over 10 years as well as 20 years working in the hospital, urgent care and different settings of family practice as a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Over the past 5 years, she has trained numerous nurse practitioners. Dr. Bornaei mission is to help patients experience the healing benefits of aesthetic medicine through many passionate doctors and nurses who are certified providers of her procedures.
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