Contents Preface introduction unit 1

What is Kybella? Kybella is a nonsurgical injectable technique used to target the fat beneath the chin. No incisions are required, and the downtime is minimal in most cases.

The best candidate is an adult 18 years or older with moderate to severe fat beneath the chin. You might not be a good candidate if you have had or are planning to have facial surgery, if you have trouble swallowing, are pregnant or nursing, or have an infection or medical condition in or near the planned injection site.

It is important to plan the Kybella treatment with your healthcare provider and make sure you are the right candidate for the procedure. Discuss your 1) ______________________, as well as any cosmetic procedures you had done on your face, neck, or chin. Tell your healthcare provider about any trouble swallowing or bleeding problems. Once injected, the acid destroys fat cells beneath the chin area so it can’t store fat anymore. Make sure that a trained healthcare professional administers your Kybella injections since deoxycholic acid can kill other cells in the process as well.

Before the procedure, your healthcare provider will mark the injection sites with a marker and may administer a 2 )__________________________ agent or ice pack to ease any pain or discomfort. Usually 20 to 30, and up to 50, injections are used under the chin. The acid then works gradually to kill fat cells, which are metabolized by the body over the following weeks. The 3) _____________________ associated with Kybella is minimal in most cases, and downtime varies from person to person. Minor side effects typically subside in one to two weeks. Your healthcare provider should design a 4) _______________________ according to your specific needs. Most people require more than one treatment to reach desired aesthetic goals with Kybella. Kybella is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by 5) _____________________________.