KYBELLA Neck Fat Treatment

On the day of your first session, the team will cleanse the area under your chin and may apply a topical numbing cream or ice to help you stay comfortable. A temporary grid or series of small markings might be drawn under your chin to guide the precise placement of each injection. This mapping step allows your provider to treat the fat evenly and avoid important structures in the area.

You will sit or recline in a treatment chair, and the provider will review what you are about to feel, how long the session will last, and what you will do afterward. Knowing the steps ahead of time usually makes the short appointment feel calmer and more predictable.

Most KYBELLA sessions take only a few minutes once the injections begin. You may feel stinging, warmth, or pressure as the medication is placed, followed by a sensation of fullness or tightness in the treated area. These feelings tend to be strongest within the first hour or two after treatment.

Swelling is expected and often quite noticeable in the first few days. Many people describe the early phase as looking fuller before looking slimmer, which can be surprising if they are not prepared. Redness, bruising, and tenderness to the touch are also common, although these effects typically soften over the first week.

In the first three to five days, swelling usually peaks and may feel firm or “puffy,” especially when looking at the side profile. Sleeping with your head slightly elevated, staying hydrated, and following your provider’s aftercare instructions can help you move through this phase more comfortably.

By the second and third week, bruising tends to fade, and swelling gradually settles. The area under the chin may still feel somewhat numb, tight, or lumpy as the body breaks down the treated fat cells. It is during this middle phase that subtle early contour changes start to show, although the final “after” picture has not yet formed.

Most people need a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart to see their full result. Each treatment builds on the last, usually with less swelling as the remaining fat layer becomes thinner. Your provider will assess your profile at each visit, compare it with your original photos, and decide whether additional sessions are recommended.

The most satisfying KYBELLA before and after images show a gentle transition from a heavier, less defined chin area to a slimmer, more sculpted jawline and neckline. The goal is not to make you look like someone else, but to reduce the fullness that hides your natural angles.

Because the destroyed fat cells do not return, the contour change in the treated area is long lasting, provided your weight remains stable. Many people notice that their profile looks better in photographs, their face appears less “bottom heavy,” and their overall appearance feels more balanced and confident.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle supports your KYBELLA results by preventing significant weight gain that could cause remaining fat cells to enlarge. Regular movement, mindful eating, and good hydration habits benefit your overall health and help you feel comfortable in your new profile.

Occasionally, a touch up session may be discussed if there are small pockets of fullness that did not respond fully or if your anatomy changes over time. Ongoing communication with your provider ensures that any future adjustments are thoughtful and tailored to your evolving goals.