Show patients their result before they treat.
Injections like Kybella that permanently destroy small pockets of stubborn fat — no surgery required.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Injectable
Recommended Protocol
Fat Dissolving Injections
Kybella • Series of 2–3, spaced 6–8 weeks
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Fat-dissolving injections like Kybella use deoxycholic acid to break down small, stubborn fat pockets — most often under the chin — which the body then clears over weeks. The treated fat cells are permanently destroyed, and a short series of 2–3 sessions builds the final result. Expect noticeable swelling for several days to two weeks after each treatment.
Fat-dissolving injections use a deoxycholic-acid-based solution — Kybella, Lemon Bottle, and compounded formulas — delivered directly into small, stubborn fat pockets, where they break down fat-cell membranes so the body clears the contents over weeks. Most commonly used under the chin (the 'double chin'), they also refine small areas on the jawline, bra line, and abdomen. Once treated, the fat cells are gone for good, and a short series builds the final result.
For a practice, fat-dissolving injections capture patients who want a non-surgical, no-downtime alternative to liposuction for a defined trouble spot, and they pair naturally with skin-tightening to refine the area. Because results are gradual and swelling is part of the process, expectation-setting is the conversion key. Showing the projected slimmer contour on the patient's own photo — and framing it as a 2–3 session plan — is what turns interest into a committed package.
Fat Dissolving Injections
Category
Injectable
Typical cadence
Series of 2–3, spaced 6–8 weeks
Downtime
Notable swelling for several days to 1–2 weeks.
Typical range
$500–$1,500 per area
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Reducing fullness and lax skin under the chin for a more defined jawline and profile.
Explore concernRestoring a sharper, more defined jawline as skin laxity and jowls soften the lower face.
Explore concernStubborn bulges around the upper back and bra line that show through fitted clothing.
Explore concernStubborn midsection fullness that doesn't respond to diet and exercise, refined for a flatter contour.
Explore concernExcess fullness or fat in the upper arms that resists diet and exercise, refined for a leaner contour.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about fat dissolving injections — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Kybella is FDA-approved to dissolve fat under the chin and is also used off-label for other small pockets like the jawline, bra line, and abdomen.
Yes. Once the fat cells in the treated area are destroyed and cleared, they don't return — though significant weight gain can enlarge remaining fat cells nearby.
Swelling is part of how it works and can be significant for several days up to two weeks, especially under the chin. Many people plan treatments around their schedule for this reason.
Most patients need 2–3 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart, depending on the size of the area and the desired result.
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