Kybella uses synthetic deoxycholic acid to break down fat cell membranes in the submental area (under the chin), and the body clears the resulting debris through its normal lymphatic process over the following weeks. Because the destroyed fat cells don't come back, results are considered permanent once the treatment series is complete.
Most clients need 2 to 4 sessions spaced at least 6 weeks apart, since each vial addresses a limited zone and treatment intensity is deliberately conservative to avoid uneven results. Swelling, bruising and numbness are normal after each session and can last several days to a couple weeks — this is one of the more visible-downtime treatments on our menu, so plan sessions accordingly if you have an event coming up.
Kybella targets fat specifically and does not tighten skin, so clients with significant skin laxity from aging or weight loss may get better results pairing it with skin tightening or discussing whether dermal fillers in adjacent areas would balance the result better.
Technician insight
The biggest planning mistake is booking a session right before an important event. Swelling from Kybella is more pronounced and lasts longer than most injectable treatments — give yourself a real buffer, not just a few days.
Example: Persistent Submental Fullness
A typical case involves a double chin that's remained despite steady weight management — that's common, since submental fat doesn't always respond to diet and exercise the way other areas do. Mapping usually shows moderate fat pockets needing two to three vials across a couple of sessions, with the neck contour sharpening noticeably by around the eight-week mark.
Kybella Double Chin Treatment Services We Offer
✓Kybella Submental Fat Reduction
Targeted injections dissolve moderate to severe fat under the chin.
✓Kybella Jawline Contouring
Precise placement along the jawline sharpens definition by reducing lateral fat pockets.
✓Kybella for Post-Weight-Loss Pockets
Addresses stubborn submental fat remaining after overall weight loss.
✓Kybella Maintenance Sessions
Follow-up treatments refine results or address any new fat accumulation.
✓Kybella Combined with Dermal Fillers
Pairs fat reduction with strategic filler placement for balanced facial harmony.
Kybella Double Chin Treatment Cost in Florence, SC
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Single Kybella Session | $600-$1,200 | Depends on vials used and fat volume treated |
| Series of Three Sessions | $1,800-$3,200 | Discount applied when sessions are pre-booked |
| Additional Vial Per Visit | $300-$450 | Added when mapping shows a larger treatment area |
Ranges are typical for Florence, SC and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Consultation and Mapping
We review your history, examine fat thickness, and mark injection points based on your anatomy.
- 2
Numbing and Preparation
Topical anesthetic is applied and the area cleaned before injections.
- 3
Injection Delivery
Kybella is administered in a grid pattern using the number of vials determined during mapping.
- 4
Aftercare Instructions
You'll get guidance on swelling management, activity limits and when to return for follow-up.
Pricing
Pricing varies by number of vials and sessions needed; most clients require two to four visits.