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Refine Your Chin and Jawline Without Surgery
Kybella in Buckhead, Atlanta
Kybella® is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys targeted fat cells beneath the chin to gradually reduce submental fullness and create a more defined profile. At Skinship in Buckhead, Atlanta, each treatment is carefully planned around your anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals to refine the chin and jawline without surgery. Results develop over time as the body naturally clears the treated fat cells.
Benefits
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꒰ Contouring ꒱
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↟ Lifting ↟
Recommended Treatments
Most patients require a personalized series based on the amount of submental fullness and their desired level of correction. Skinship currently recommends approximately 2 to 4 treatments spaced 12 weeks apart.
Treatment Areas
Under the Chin
Timeline
Visible improvement develops gradually as the body processes the treated fat cells. Results may become more noticeable over the weeks following treatment, with many patients requiring more than one session to achieve their desired outcome.
Pricing
$1000 per vial, 2-3 vials required per treatment
Kybella Before and After
4 treatments
4 treatments
4 treatments
4 treatments
What Kybella Can Treat
Kybella is designed to reduce moderate to severe fullness beneath the chin, sometimes called submental fat or a double chin. By permanently destroying targeted fat cells, it can improve the profile and create a more defined transition between the chin, jawline, and neck.
This treatment is best suited to patients whose under-chin fullness is caused primarily by localized fat. It may not be the right option when loose skin, muscle structure, or limited chin projection is the main concern, which is why a full facial assessment is important before treatment.
Your Kybella Appointment at Skinship
Your appointment begins with a consultation and assessment of your chin, jawline, skin elasticity, and overall facial profile. Your provider will determine whether Kybella is appropriate and estimate the number of sessions and vials that may be needed.
During treatment, the area beneath the chin is carefully marked and numbed before a series of small injections is administered. The procedure itself is relatively quick, but visible swelling is expected afterward. Your provider will explain the recovery timeline and help you plan treatment around work, travel, photographs, and special events.
Kybella vs. Chin and Jawline Filler:
Which Treatment Is Right for Your Profile?
Kybella and dermal filler can both improve the lower face, but they address different concerns. Kybella reduces localized fat beneath the chin, while filler adds structure and projection to areas such as the chin or jawline.
Patients with submental fullness may benefit from fat reduction, while those with a recessed chin or limited jawline definition may benefit more from structural filler. In some cases, a combination approach can create better facial balance. Your provider will recommend the option that best matches your anatomy rather than treating every profile the same way.
Kybella Pricing in Atlanta
Kybella is priced by the vial because the amount of product needed varies by anatomy and the size of the treatment area. Skinship currently lists treatment at $1,000 per vial, with approximately 2 to 3 vials often required per session.
Your consultation will include an assessment of your submental fullness, expected number of sessions, estimated product needs, and anticipated total investment before treatment begins.
What to know before your Kybella appointment
Pre and Post Care Instructions
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Plan for visible swelling
Schedule treatment well before weddings, photographs, presentations, or travel. Swelling under the chin can be significant and may last longer than the swelling associated with many other injectable treatments.Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand to help limit bruising.Avoid blood-thinning products
Unless medically necessary, avoid NSAIDs such as Advil, Aleve, ibuprofen, and aspirin, along with fish oil and vitamin E, for several days before treatment. Never stop a prescribed medication without approval from the prescribing clinician.Come with clean skin
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup or skincare products on the treatment area when possible.Share your medical history
Tell your provider about prior procedures beneath the chin, swallowing difficulties, bleeding conditions, infections, facial weakness, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and all current medications. -
Expect swelling
Swelling is a normal part of the treatment response and can be noticeable. Follow your provider’s instructions for cold compresses and symptom management.Do not massage the area
Avoid unnecessary pressure, rubbing, or aggressive massage unless your provider specifically directs you to do so.Skip strenuous activity
Avoid intense exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and excessive heat for at least 24 hours.Sleep elevated
Keeping your head elevated for the first few nights may help make swelling more comfortable.Use approved pain relief
Take only the medication recommended by your provider for soreness or tenderness.What’s Normal
Swelling, bruising, numbness, firmness, tenderness, and areas of temporary hardness beneath the chin can occur following treatment. These effects generally improve as healing progresses.
When to Call
Contact Skinship promptly if you experience facial muscle weakness, an uneven smile, difficulty swallowing, open sores, drainage, worsening redness, severe pain, or symptoms that concern you. The FDA labeling includes warnings for nerve injury in the jaw area, swallowing difficulty, and injection-site complications, so unusual symptoms should be evaluated promptly.
Seek emergency medical care for difficulty breathing, severe facial or throat swelling, chest pain, or another medical emergency.
FAQs
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After Kybella injections, you can anticipate some temporary effects like swelling and bruising under the chin, which are quite common. Swelling is typically most apparent for the first few days to a week. While most daily activities can be resumed quickly, we suggest planning for a few days for these initial effects to calm down, particularly before any important events.
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Most patients require a series of 2 to 4 Kybella treatment sessions, spaced at least 3 months apart, to achieve their desired results. Significant results appearing after a minimum of 2 treatments
Once the fat cells are destroyed by Kybella, they cannot store or accumulate fat again, making the results permanent.
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Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable treatment designed specifically to get rid of fat under the chin. It uses a uses a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps break down and absorb fat cells.
When injected into this area, Kybella permanently destroys these fat cells, which your body then naturally flushes away, giving you a smoother, more defined jawline.
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With Kybella, you can look forward to a gradual and noticeable reduction in the fullness under your chin, resulting in a more defined jawline and an improved profile. Since the fat cells are permanently eliminated, your results are long-lasting, giving you a more contoured and refined look.
What makes Skinship special?
At Skinship, we believe aesthetic treatments should enhance—not change—what makes you uniquely you. Our board-certified PAs and MDs combine advanced medical expertise and artistry to deliver natural, but impactful, results. Every treatment and product we offer is carefully selected based on proven clinical evidence, ensuring your care is rooted in safety, efficacy, and long-term skin health.
No two patients are alike and we never take a one-size-fits-all approach. We take the time to understand your goals, assess your unique anatomy and skin concerns, and create a customized treatment plan designed specifically for you. The result is personalized care that leaves you looking and feeling refreshed, confident, and like the best version of yourself.
Kayla Walker, PA-C & Danielle Harris - Founders
