A double chin can affect facial balance and confidence, even for people who maintain a healthy lifestyle. When diet and exercise aren’t enough, cosmetic treatments like Kybella and chin liposuction offer effective ways to reduce stubborn chin fat, but which one is better? The answer depends on your goals, anatomy, and preferences.
Dr. Andrew Trussler provides an honest, individualized approach to chin fat treatments like Kybella and liposuction, ensuring patients receive clear, objective information to help them choose the option that best aligns with their goals. Based in Austin, TX, Dr. Trussler delivers comprehensive plastic surgery care with a strong emphasis on safety, compassion, and attention to detail to help patients achieve results they’re truly looking for.
What Is Kybella?
Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin. It uses a substance your body naturally produces to break down fat. Once treated, the fat cells are eliminated and do not return.
Kybella is non-surgical, requires no incisions, and is performed in-office. Most patients need two to four treatments spaced several weeks apart. Swelling is common after each session and can last a few days to a couple of weeks, but downtime is minimal.
Best for: Those with mild to moderate chin fat who want a non-surgical option and are comfortable with gradual results.
What Is Chin Liposuction?
Chin liposuction is a surgery that removes fat through small incisions using a cannula. It is usually performed under local anesthesia and delivers immediate, noticeable fat reduction.
While liposuction involves a short recovery period, often a few days to a week, it requires only one treatment to achieve results. Swelling and bruising are common initially, but outcomes are usually visible sooner than with Kybella.
Best for: Patients with moderate to significant chin fat who want more dramatic, immediate results.
Key Differences at a Glance
- Downtime: Kybella has minimal downtime but more swelling; liposuction has a short recovery period.
- Results timeline: Kybella results develop gradually; liposuction results are faster.
- Number of treatments: Kybella requires multiple sessions; liposuction is usually one procedure.
- Invasiveness: Kybella is non-surgical; liposuction is a surgical procedure.
Get a Defined Chin and Slim Neckline with Kybella or Liposuction in Austin, TX
Neither option is universally “better.” It depends on your goals. If you want a non-surgical approach with subtle, progressive improvement, Kybella may be ideal. If you’re looking for faster, more dramatic contouring in one procedure, chin liposuction may be the better choice. Call us at 512-450-1077 to schedule a consultation.