It’s time to toss out those turtlenecks because we have two medical spa treatments that promise to blast the fat from under the chin; essentially eliminating the dreaded double chin with no downtime and no surgery. When choosing between CoolSculpting Elite and Kybella for body contouring, it’s important to understand that CoolSculpting Elite uses cryolipolysis to freeze away fat cells, while Kybella employs deoxycholic acid injections to dissolve fat, offering distinct approaches to achieving a slimmer profile. Both CoolSculpting Elite and Kybella are excellent options for reducing stubborn fat, but determining which is best for you depends on your specific needs and goals.
Kybella
Kybella was the first double chin treatment to receive FDA approval. Kybella is an injectable treatment that permanently eliminates unwanted fat from under the chin. Customized to the clients’ needs, each injection contains deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring fat-busting substance found in the body. When injected, Kybella destroys the fat cells. Once the fat cells are destroyed, they cannot store or accumulate fat again.
Most people will need two to four treatments, with each treatment occurring at least one month apart. Side effects include swelling of the injection site (meaning your double chin may temporarily be just a little bit bigger), slight bruising, redness and lumpiness – all of which dissipate within hours to a few days after the treatment.
CoolSculpting Elite
Everyone’s favorite fat freezing treatment is now just a little bit smaller and a little more compact! The CoolSculpting Elite mini applicator is the perfect size for those hard-to-treat areas like under the chin. Using the same technology as the full-size applicator, the mini applicator suctions the skin and fat into the applicator while the cooling plates chill the fat to the point of freezing, killing off the fat cells while leaving the skin unaffected.
Results can be seen six to eight weeks after treatment, however most people will need an additional treatment to achieve the desired result. Side effects include temporary numbness, redness and swelling in the treatment area.
So, How Do You Choose Which is Right for You?
Deciding which double chin treatment is right for you should be determined during a consultation with a qualified professional. Both treatments eliminate unwanted fat and improve the contour and definition of the neckline, but neither treatment addresses excess skin. If you have both excess fat and excess skin, neck liposuction may be your best bet for a slimmer neckline and defined jawline.
CoolSculpting Elite is the ideal treatment for the person who really does not like needles, while Kybella is a great option for people who have a very small pocket of under-the-chin fat because the injections can target a specific area.
