How The treatment Works
Say Goodbye to your double chin. Chin fat can be annoying, unsightly and can deflate your self esteem. Having a procedure to reduce chin fat can make you feel more comfortable with the shape of your chin and neck. Alternatively, you can do chin exercises, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and eat a healthy diet to help you to lose weight in this area but it’s generally a slow process.
At Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa, we offer two choices for chin fat removal. Services are supervised by our board-certified plastic surgeon and Laser Clinical Director.
AGNES RF Laser is our optimal choice for a non-surgical treatment to remove fat in the under chin area. The other minimally invasive option for double chin fat removal is with Kybella®. Kybella® is an FDA-approved formula that is injected under the chin to dissolve the fat cells.
Both options are for adults with submental (under chin) fullness and will permanently destroy fat cells to improve your profile. Our preferred method for fat removal is with the FDA-approved device AGNES RF. AgnesRF liquefies fat with a radiofrequency (RF) probe. For Kybella, the solution is composed of sodium deoxycholate. This is injected into the area and will cause the fat cell membrane to rupture.
How does Chin Fat Removal work with AGNES RF?
Utilizing AGNES RF technology, a micro-insulated needle penetrates the skin and eliminates fat deposits by selectively heating the tissue with radiofrequency energy.
The beauty behind this method is the ability to not only remove chin fat but to contour and reshape it for a more chiseled appearance.
Additionally, while getting ride of stubborn fat cells, the energy from the radiofrequency procedure stimulates your collagen production, causing it to contract and tighten over time. Fabulous!
We highly recommend Agnes RF as an alternative to the Coolscuplting CoolMini treatment. The disadvantage of the Coolmini device is that it’s limited by the handpiece size. However, with AGNES RF, there are no limitations to the size of the area being treated. In addition, AGNES RF includes a skin tightening benefit that further improves the appearance of the treatment area.
How does Kybella Work?
An alternative to AGNES RF is Kybella®. Kybella® treats under chin and neck fat by injecting a compound called deoxycholic acid. This substance naturally occurs in the body and aids in breaking down and absorbing fat throughout body areas.
By strategically injecting this molecule throughout the chin, you can naturally eliminate submental fullness without the need for plastic surgery or liposuction. Treatment with Kybella involves multiple injections into the chin area. It is a little uncomfortable, but tolerable. Post treatment there is swelling which subsides over a 10 day period.
Each treatment session includes multiple small injections under your chin area and can take 20-30 minutes. For optimal results, most patients have 4-6 treatments spaced about 2-4 weeks apart.
Schedule a Double Chin Fat Removal Consultation in Boston
Many people struggle with the appearance of excess submental fat that can make them look heavier than they actually are. To find out if you’re a good candidate for one of our non-surgical treatments to eliminate excess fat under the chin, schedule a consultation with our expert team today!
You can also ask a question or request an appointment by submitting to our contact us form. Or book an appointment online for a virtual or in-office consultation at one of our Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa locations in the Massachusetts area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chin Fat Removal
After a fat removal treatment it generally takes 10-14 days for swelling to subside. At this point the results will begin to appear and continue over the next 4-6 weeks. This gradual improvement allows for a more natural transition to the new looking you.
You may experience redness, swelling, bruising, itching, and bearable discomfort. These side effects can last 3-10 days.
The exact number of sessions will depend on the amount of fat you have under your chin and your desired profile. Agnes RF technology may need 1-3 sessions depending on fat layer thickness. Kybella best results are with 3-4 sessions spaced approximately 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Unlike the cost for surgical procedures which can run $7,500 + depending on hospital expenses, many patients prefer a non-invasive option like Kybella or the Agnes RF Lipo Procedure. Although other devices like Cool-Mini are available it is much more limiting in sculpting near the jawline/chin area. If you need skin firming and tightening, we recommend combining AgnesRF Lipo with Scarlet RF Microneedling.
Yes! Both treatment options permanently remove the fat in the area treated.
Our favorite device for removing fat is with AgnesRF. Fat cells are permanently destroyed and skin is tightened simultaneously.
Related Areas of Treatment
AGNES RF is an innovative device that can target other face areas and concerns that were previously only treatable with surgery. Treatable areas of concern include the eye area for under-eye bags, under eye wrinkles or upper eye laxity. We can also tighten the jowl area or give your a jawline lift all without incisions or sutures. Face slimming or festoon removal is also possible with AgnesRF.
Do you have active acne? AGNES RF can also treat skin areas that have an overproduction of oil. With selective destruction of sebaceous oil glands beneath the skin, you can permanently reduce oil production in that area. You don’t need to take accutane. Sebaceous hyperplasia, and syringoma’s are also treatable conditions with AgnesRF.
Learn more about non-surgical face rejuvenation treatment and skin tightening options at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa in the Boston Northshore area.
