South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Either way, we’re saying goodbye to that double chin! But let’s figure out which procedure is better for you!

1. How is it done?

Kybella¬Æ is injected in the “double chin” area, and the substance permanently destroys fat cells over time. It’s a non-surgical procedure that takes about 30 minutes (an hour with numbing).

Liposuction of the neck/chin is a minimally invasive surgery. Excess fat is removed from the area with a thin cannula that’s attached to a suction device. In some cases, submental liposuction may be done under local anesthesia.

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Kybella® before and after (4 treatments)

2. Downtime, Recovery, and Final Results

Kybella® treatment takes 30 minutes to 1 hour with numbing, and you may return to your daily activities immediately after leaving our office. The results achieved with Kybella® are permanent and settle in 4-6 weeks after the treatment.

Liposuction on the other hand is a surgical procedure that requires preparation as any other invasive operation. You will have to take a day off work, and reduce your normal activities for a few days after. For most patients, downtime for Chin Lipo is around 1 week, and final results are permanent and expected to settle in about 1-month post-op.

3. Pain Level

Side effects of Kybella® injections include redness, bruising, and swelling in the area of treatment which typically goes away within a week. There are no marks or scarring.

Pain associated with chin or neck lipo is minimal, however, those areas are quite sensitive, and you may need to wear a wrap for 2 weeks after the procedure to minimize swelling.

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Submental Liposuction by Dr. Timothy Alexander

4. Number of Sessions

One session of Kybella® can help remove up to 25% of fat in the area. Depending on the desired outcome, a patient may require 4-6 sessions 6-8 weeks apart. With Liposuction, typically, a single session is enough to achieve the desired outcome.

5. Cost

The cost of Kybella® starts at $1400 for 2 vials, the number of vials needed to achieve the desired result is determined during the initial consultation.

At the South Florida Center for Cosmetic surgery we offer Submental Liposuction for $2500, not including the surgeon’s fee and anesthesia.

Get a free Virtual Consultation and see which option is better for you. Our experienced plastic surgeons and PAs are happy to help you achieve the best result.