Submental fullness can create heaviness beneath the chin even when you take good care of yourself. In Short Hills, New Jersey, Beverly Friedlander, MD treats this area with Kybella. As a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs every injection herself, she approaches this treatment with a surgeon’s understanding of facial anatomy and precision.
Kybella is part of our injectables services. It is a gradual way to slim the area beneath the jawline without anesthesia, incisions, or downtime. Many people choose it when they want definition under the chin but prefer a nonsurgical approach.
What Is Kybella?
Kybella is an injectable treatment used to reduce fat under the chin. Before it existed, liposuction was the primary method for improving this zone. Kybella uses a naturally occurring compound to break down fat cells so your body can clear them gradually. You can return to your routine right away, which makes it a convenient option if you want subtle but steady improvement.
What Areas Can You Treat with Kybella?
Kybella is FDA-approved for treating submental fat—the area directly beneath the chin. Its active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, has been used for years in medical settings to break down small pockets of fat. Because it requires careful dosing, the area beneath the chin remains the safest and most predictable location for treatment.
How Kybella Works
Kybella contains a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a bile acid your body naturally uses to digest fat. When injected, it disrupts the membranes of unwanted fat cells. Your body then processes and removes those cells over the following weeks. Once the treated cells are gone, they do not return. This slow, controlled process gives the chin and jawline a slimmer, more defined contour.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a strong candidate for Kybella if you have a noticeable pocket of fat beneath your chin and want a nonsurgical option. Genetics, aging, and weight changes can all contribute to submental fullness. Reducing this fullness can help shape the lower face and lighten the profile.
Good candidates typically:
- Have pinchable fat beneath the chin
- Are in good general health
- Prefer a gradual improvement
- Understand that results take time as the body clears the treated fat
Kybella focuses on fat reduction and does not treat loose skin or prominent neck bands. If those are concerns, we will discuss alternative options during your consultation.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
Most people complete two to four sessions based on their anatomy and goals. Sessions are spaced four to eight weeks apart. You typically start to see early improvement within a few weeks as swelling settles and your body metabolizes the treated fat.
Kybella Procedure
Your treatment takes about 15–20 minutes. Dr. Bev begins by marking the area, then applies ice and a local anesthetic for comfort. After the injections, you may notice swelling, tenderness, or temporary numbness. These effects fade over time and do not interfere with your routine. You can return to work, social plans, and daily activities without interruption.
Kybella Results
Improvement happens gradually as your body clears the treated fat. You may notice early changes after your first or second session, with final results developing over several months. Once the desired contour is reached, the reduction can last long-term because the treated fat cells do not come back. Keeping your weight stable helps maintain your outcome.
Recovery and Aftercare
Swelling is expected and often most noticeable in the first two days. Mild bruising, redness, or numbness can also occur. Taking it easy for the first couple of days helps reduce swelling. Avoid strenuous exercise, heat exposure, and massaging the area. Over-the-counter pain relief can help if you feel sore.
You can return to your normal routine right away, but planning around important events during the early swelling period is helpful.
Kybella Cost
Costs vary depending on the amount of fullness under the chin and the number of sessions needed. Your treatment plan is customized, and pricing reflects the amount of product used and the expertise required for safe, accurate injections. You receive a detailed quote during your consultation.
Why Choose Beverly Friedlander MD?
Submental contouring requires precision, experience, and a strong understanding of the structures beneath the chin. Dr. Bev is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience working with facial and neck anatomy. Her background includes extensive surgical training and many years spent refining techniques that improve facial balance.
She evaluates the shape of your neck, the quality of your soft tissue, and the pattern of your submental fullness before determining your dosing and treatment plan. Her patients value her consistency and ability to create cleaner lines under the chin without over-treating.
Schedule Your Kybella Consultation
If you want to reduce fullness under your chin in Short Hills, NJ, or surrounding areas such as Summit, Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, Westfield, and Morris County, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Bev. For more information, call us at +1 (973) 912-9120
