While the appearance of a double chin is often associated with weight fluctuation, it can also result from good old genetics or simply as an effect of aging. As we get older,
the collagen and elastin in our skin decreases, causing the area to lose firmness and elasticity. While it's totally normal to have a double chin, more and more people are interested in or have opted for some kind of aesthetic enhancement to treat it, whether it's Kybella, or a surgical procedure like liposuction or submentoplasty (which not only removes the fat but also tightens the muscles underneath the chin and in the neck).
That being said, these types of procedures aren't for everyone, and with Kybella, in particular, being one of the most highly sought-after aesthetic treatments on the market these days, we turned to an expert, Ava Shamban, a board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills, to answer all of our burning questions on the topic. From what it is to how it compares to other fancy treatments, we have the complete low-down on all things Kybella just below. Keep scrolling!