Kybella is an FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment for submental fat, also known as “double chin”. Dr. Chiu created this helpful infographic that includes facts on Kybella, such as the cause of submental fullness, who it affects, treatment times, and results. For more information on Kybella, or to schedule a consultation, contact The Derm Institute.

• Americans spent more than $13.5 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2015.
• 42% was spent on non-surgical procedures.
• Injectables overall saw a 21% increase in 2015.
• Kybella is the very 1st FDA-approved injectable treatment for submental fat.
• 6.6 million injectables treatments were performed in 2015.
• 67% of people surveyed by the ASDS said they were bothered by “double chin”.
• Causes of submental fullness include aging, genetics, and weight gain.
• “Double chin” affects both men and women.
• 90% of injectable treatments were performed on women in 2015.
• Kybella has an 87% RealSelf.com Worth It rating.
• You can expect results after 2-4 treatments that last 15-20 minutes each and are spaced 1 month apart.