The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) showed that in 2014 approximately 68% of people were concerned with chin and neck fat. If you have thought about getting rid of your double chin there are now a variety of solutions available without going under the knife. But how does one decide which solution is best? Two great options are the CoolSculpting Mini and Kybella. And, in a busy practice like Monmouth Plastic Surgery in Red Bank, we have a need for both of these effective options.
| Kybella | Coolsculpt Mini | |
| Procedure | Non-Surgical; Injection that dissolves the fat cell’s membrane to effectively kill the cell, which is then disposed of through the body’s lymphatic system. | Non-Surgical; Freezes stubborn fat cells, which the body disposes of through the lymphatic system. |
| How It’s Performed | Series of injections. | An applicator is placed on the treatment area which is attached by vacuum suction and gradually freezes the targeted fat. |
| Number of Treatments Required | Typically 2-3 treatments. | Typically 2 treatments. |
| Length of Treatment | 30 minutes per treatment; Second treatment is 6 weeks after the first. | 45 minutes per treatment; Second treatment is 2 weeks after the first. |
| Average Cost | Approximately $2,500 (for 2 treatments). | Approximately $2,000 (for 2 treatments). |
| Side Effects | Swelling for 5-10 days, bruising likely to occur. | Swelling for 1-2 days, bruising may occur. |
| Average Recovery | 5-10 days. | Redness for 1 hour after treatment; possible swelling for 1-2 days. |
| Results | 10-12 weeks. | 16-20 weeks (3 months). |
| Ideal Candidate | For all chin shapes and sizes. | Specific chin shape, smaller chin. |
| Tightening of Chin | Minimal. | Minimal. |
| Duration of Results | Permanent, with a sensible diet and exercise. | Permanent, with a sensible diet and exercise. |
*Each individual’s treatment and/or results may vary based on the patient’s anatomy.
So, the bottom line is that for the patient that is concerned about downtime and may be willing to sacrifice efficacy, I may recommend the CoolSculpting Mini. For the patients that want more efficacy but still non-surgical and are willing to tolerate more downtime and swelling, I would recommend Kybella. I foresee that I could mix and match both techniques as well. It is possible to treat a patient first with the CoolSculpting Mini and, as their fat gets localized, then add the Kybella procedure. There is a role for a combination of treatments.
Call Monmouth Plastic Surgery for additional information and to schedule a consultation to see which treatment is right for you at (732) 842-3737.
