Kybella to Jowls

By Candace Kettlehut ARNP-FNP

What Are Jowls?

            As we age, the fat pockets in the cheeks begin to shrink and the skin loses much of its collagen and elastin. Once this happens, gravity causes the skin and pockets of fat to sag around the chin, known as the jowls.

What Causes Jowls?

Genetics

If one or both of your parents have jowls, you are more likely to develop them over time.

Smoking

Nicotine and other chemicals found in cigarettes can damage collagen and elastin by limiting blood circulation. This prevents your skin from getting enough nutrients like vitamin A to keep your skin healthy.

Sun Exposure

Ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage the collagen in the skin, causing the skin to sag.

Non-Surgical Options

            Kybella is the first and only FDA-approved injectable used to contour and improve the appearance of a double chin, jowls, and other small, stubborn pockets of fat. Kybella is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for fat reduction available with minimal downtime. Not only can Kybella treat the jowls, but Kybella can also be combined with other treatments, such as dermal fillers for optimal results.

How Does Kybella Work?

The main ingredient found in Kybella is deoxycholic acid, which is created by the body to absorb fat, primarily by breaking down the membranes of the fat cells. Kybella is injected directly into the targeted area of the body and the fat-dissolving process is activated. The fat cells are metabolized and removed through the body’s own natural processes. After several treatments, fat cells are permanently destroyed in the treated area.

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