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KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine and is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.”
Submental fullness is a gathering of excess fat beneath the chin, commonly known as “double chin.” It can be something you’ve had your whole life due to genetics, or start to appear as you get older or if you gain weight.
If you’re bothered by fullness under your chin and wish to avoid surgery, KYBELLA® could be right for you!
The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, and once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat. This results in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin, revealing an improved chin profile.
Your specialist will create a tailored treatment plan based on your chin profile. At each treatment, you will be given multiple small injections under your chin. You can receive up to 6 treatment sessions, spaced at least 1 month apart. Many patients experience visible results in 1 KYBELLA® treatment with an average treatment plan being 2 to 4 KYBELLA® treatments. 59% of patients received 6 treatments in clinical studies.
When injected into fat under the chin, KYBELLA® causes the permanent destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After reaching your desired aesthetic, further treatment is not expected.
The most common side effects of KYBELLA® are temporary swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness around the treatment area.
Your cost not only includes the price of the product, but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the healthcare professional who is administering your treatment. Look for someone who is licensed and trained and has experience treating patients with KYBELLA®. It is important to find an experienced specialist who will take the time to understand your treatment goals and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
Patients who purchase more than one treatment are eligible for savings. You can also join Allergan's loyalty program, Allē, to combine savings on future KYBELLA® treatments. Earn points on Allergan Aesthetics™ products and a variety of other in-office treatments. Then, redeem rewards on your favorite Allergan Aesthetics™ brands. Either use them as you go, or store points in your Wallet for big savings later.
Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen. As a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) collagen stimulator, Sculptra helps restore the deep, underlying structure of the skin to diminish facial wrinkles. Sculptra works with your body within the deep dermis to help revitalize collagen production and help restore your skin’s inner structure and volume.
Sculptra is made with biocompatible, biodegradable, synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid, which is gradually and naturally absorbed by the body and helps to rebuild lost collagen through a series of treatments administered by a trained specialist.
The specialist injects Sculptra into the appropriate dermal plane where strands of collagen support your skin's structure. Over time, Sculptra helps the body reproduce lost collagen. The number of injection appointments and the number of injections per appointment vary from person to person, depending on how much collagen has been lost. On average, three injection appointments are needed over a period of a few months.
Results appear gradually and can last two to five years with full correction.
Sculptra can be used for a wide variety of issues. When treating the face, a good rule of thumb is a vial per decade (5 vials if you are 50 years old). The number of injection appointments and the number of injections per appointment vary from person to person, depending on how much collagen has been lost. On average, three injection appointments are needed over a period of a few months.
Sculptra is used to stimulate collage in areas with visible volume loss. It can be used for mild-severe signs of aging in the face. It can also be used for volume loss in the neck, chest, arms, glutes, and even cellulite!
Sculptra addresses an underlying cause of facial aging, not just the symptoms.
If you want to appear more youthful-looking — without appearing like you’ve had work done — then chances are, Sculptra may be a good choice for you.
If there are side effects, the most commonly reported are: redness, swelling, tenderness, injection site pain, bruising, bleeding, itching and lumps.
Collagen is a fibrous protein in the deep dermis that gives skin structure and supports the functions of elastin and hyaluronic acid (HA), which helps maintain the skin's shape, while keeping it smooth and hydrated. A healthy supply of collagen makes for a more youthful-looking complexion.
Collagen is the most common protein in the body that is used to form a framework to support cells and tissue.
Starting at age 20, YOU LOSE ABOUT 1% OF COLLAGEN PER YEAR. For example, by age 45, you face up to 25% collagen loss.
Sculptra is FDA approved in the U.S. and has been used worldwide since 1999.
Botox & Dysport are both Neuromodulators that are used to temporarily relax muscle contractions in the face that cause wrinkles. Making moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet, lip lines and forehead lines look better in adults.
Neuromodulators target one of the underlying causes of frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines — the repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, smiling and raising the eyebrows over the years. Your provider will inject these muscles to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice your wrinkles temporarily look better.
Yes! By relaxing the contraction of the muscles that cause wrinkles, your wrinkles will slowly start to soften and improve the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles.
Three percent of patients experienced eyelid drooping in the frown lines studies, one percent of patients experienced eyelid swelling in the crow's feet studies, and one percent of patients experienced brow drooping in the forehead lines studies. These are not all of the possible serious side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Please see the Important Safety Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide and talk to your specialist.
You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 14 days, with results lasting up to four months for moderate to severe frown lines. Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, so your provider will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.
Botox is FDA approved for aesthetic use in moderate to severe wrinkles in the forehead, between the brows and crow's feet. Botox & Dysport can also be used in other advanced areas for other medical and aesthetic purposes. Discuss your areas of concern with your medical provider to customize your treatment plan.
Cost is variable based on areas treated and amount of product used. Platinum Sculpt offers free consultations.
Dosing varies drastically from patient to patient based on your goals and areas of concern. Talk to your medical provider about your goals and budget prior to scheduling your Botox/Dysport appointment.
Both products are designed to work the same. While dosing varies slighting between the two, they both relax muscle contractions to improve the appearance of wrinkles. Talk to your provider about what your goals are to determine which product best fits your needs.
It delivers predictable, subtle results, so you look like you, only with less noticeable facial lines
Not at all… Men have wrinkles too! The number of men choosing treatments like Botox & Dysport has risen fast – in the past three years alone, men have received over one million botulinum toxin treatments.
It's not your age that determines when BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you, it's the severity of your lines. Whenever your lines start to bother you, go speak with your provider. We can help you determine if treatment is right for you. *You must be at least 18 years of age to give legal consent*
Treatment requires little to no downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave our office.
Botox & Dysport relaxes muscle movement in the upper face that causes wrinkles, while dermal fillers help restore lost volume in areas like the lips, cheeks, temples and under eyes. Both treatments work great together, but can not be substituted for one another.
Dermal Fillers are used as a non-surgical treatment to restore lost volume in the face. They are made from a modified form of hyaluronic acid (HA), to smooth lines and enhance your cheeks & lips. HA is a naturally occurring substance found in your skin. As you age, you start to lose HA, which causes the skin to lose structure and volume, contributing to the formation of wrinkles and folds.
As you age, your skin loses HA resulting in facial wrinkles and folds, like those “parentheses” lines around your mouth. Fillers can also be used to enhance the lips, improving the definition of the lip lines or adding more volume. Talk to your provider to determine which filler is best for you.
Temporary side effects associated with the injection include localized pain, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and or bleeding/bruising. The mild redness and swelling at the injection site is temporary. Other side effects may occur, talk to your health care provider prior to receiving dermal fillers.
Rare but serious risks include vascular occlusions (loss of blood flow) in the area injected (1 in 100,00 risk). At Platinum Sculpt we have highly trained providers to handle emergency situations with the appropriate resources to manage and reverse serious risks.
Depending on the treatment area, most patients experience results for 6 to 24 months; your own results may vary. We recommends enhancing your results with proper skin care. Our practice offers a full line of ZO Skin Care Products.
This injection treatment can be used for virtually all facial areas. It can improve the look of scarring (including ones caused by acne) and can be used to smooth creases and lines around the nose, mouth, and cheeks. It can also be used for facial contouring and to enhance the lips. In some circumstances, Fillers can be used under the eyes or in your temples to restore lost volume.
Bruising is an expected side effect of any injectable procedure. Here are a few tips to help minimize your bruising risk:
