KYBELLA® is designed to address fullness beneath the chin, helping create a more defined, sculpted jawline without surgery. At Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology, treatment is carefully planned around your facial proportions and goals, ensuring a result that looks natural and balanced. By targeting and breaking down excess fat in this area, KYBELLA® can gradually refine your profile in a way that feels subtle yet meaningful. Under the guidance of Dr. Lycia Thornburg and her team, your treatment is tailored to help you feel more confident in your overall appearance.
Define Your Jawline and Refine
Your Profile
KYBELLA is an FDA-approved injectable formulated to reduce submental fullness, also known as a double chin. It uses a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a molecule your body produces to break down dietary fat. When precisely injected beneath the chin, it disrupts fat cell membranes, allowing your body to gradually clear them away. Over time, these fat cells are permanently eliminated, creating a more defined, natural-looking contour.
KYBELLA Treats:
- Fullness beneath the chin (submental fullness)
- A softened or less defined jawline
- Localized pockets of fat under the chin
- A “double chin” resistant to diet and exercise
- An imbalance between the chin, neck, and jawline contours
Your KYBELLA Treatment at Thornburg MD Dermatology
Your experience begins with a thoughtful consultation, during which our providers take the time to understand how you see yourself and what feels misaligned. We evaluate your chin, jawline, and facial balance, discuss your goals, and determine whether KYBELLA is the right fit for you. Every plan is curated because meaningful results come from precision, restraint, and a clear understanding of what will serve you best over time.
Treatment
On the day of your treatment, the area beneath your chin is carefully cleansed and mapped using a precise injection grid to ensure even distribution. Our providers administer a series of small, strategically placed injections of KYBELLA into the submental fat. The process typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. A topical numbing agent or ice may be used to enhance comfort, and each injection is delivered with control to protect the surrounding structures.
Recovery
After treatment, you can expect noticeable swelling beneath the chin, which is a normal and expected response as the fat cells begin to break down. Swelling may peak within the first few days and gradually subside over one to two weeks. Bruising, tenderness, firmness, and mild numbness are common. Most patients return to daily activities within a day or two. Cold compresses, elevating the head, and avoiding strenuous activity can support healing.
Results
KYBELLA works gradually, with visible improvements emerging over several weeks as your body metabolizes the fat cells. Most patients require a series of two to four sessions, spaced about four to six weeks apart, depending on the amount of fullness and your desired outcome. Once the fat cells are destroyed, they do not return, making results long-lasting. Over time, you’ll notice a more defined, balanced profile that feels natural and aligned with you.
Benefits of KYBELLA:
- Nonsurgical approach to reducing under-chin fullness
- Gradually refines your profile over time
- Permanently destroys targeted fat cells
- No general anesthesia or incisions required
- Sessions are quick and performed in the office
- Allows you to return to most daily activities shortly after
Refine Your Jawline With KYBELLA in Rapid City
Refining the area beneath your chin can have a meaningful impact on how your features come together. With KYBELLA®, Dr. Lycia Thornburg, MD, FAAD, takes a measured, individualized approach, carefully assessing your profile and tailoring treatment to create subtle, well-balanced definition. Backed by years of clinical experience, every decision is made with a focus on achieving natural-looking results that complement your overall appearance. If you’re considering KYBELLA® in Rapid City, schedule your consultation to explore a personalized path toward a more contoured, confident profile.
