Every face looks younger and healthier with a contoured lower face.
At Bonakdar Aesthetics, Kybella treatment helps to reduce your double chin, also called submental fat, and to contour your lower face.
This FDA-approved injection is a non-invasive alternative to liposuction and provides a similar outcome without surgery or anesthesia. Many of our Newport Beach Kybella patients have complete satisfaction with their results. We invite you to contact our office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bonakdar.
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Kybella contains deoxycholic acid, a naturally occuring molecule in the body involved in fat metabolism. This ingredient breaks down fat that causes a double chin, and contours the chin area.
During a Kybella Double Chin treatment, fat cells are reduced and will not re-accumulate. Once you’ve reached your desired results, no further treatment sessions will be needed.
Kybella offers a powerful, non-surgical solution for those seeking to refine their jawline and eliminate unwanted fullness beneath the chin. This FDA-approved injectable treatment targets and permanently destroys fat cells, helping patients achieve a more sculpted, confident profile without the need for incisions or anesthesia.
Patients love Kybella not only for its effectiveness but also for its convenience. Most treatments take under 30 minutes and require minimal downtime, making them ideal for busy lifestyles. With a series of treatments, the results build gradually and naturally, offering long-term improvement that looks and feels authentic.
Key benefits of Kybella:
Kybella is specifically formulated to treat submental fat, but its impact goes beyond just eliminating a double chin. For many patients, this area of fullness can affect facial symmetry, confidence, and how they appear in photos or on video calls. Reducing this fullness can restore balance and highlight natural bone structure.
Though diet and exercise can help with overall body fat, submental fat is often resistant to lifestyle changes. Kybella is uniquely suited for those who are healthy but still struggle with this one stubborn area.
Kybella can treat:
Every aesthetic journey at Bonakdar Aesthetics begins with a thoughtful, personalized consultation. During this one-on-one time, Dr. Bonakdar will review your concerns, assess your facial anatomy, and recommend a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions, explore alternative options if appropriate, and understand exactly what to expect during and after treatment.
In preparation for your Kybella session, we advise patients to avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and supplements such as fish oil or vitamin E for several days beforehand to reduce the risk of bruising. You’ll also want to arrive with clean skin, free of lotions or makeup on the treatment area. Your provider may offer additional pre-treatment tips to help ensure a smooth and successful experience.
The Kybella Procedure
Using a series of injections in a grid-like pattern, Dr. Bonakdar will administer Kybella under your chin. The process is completed within several minutes, and you can return to your daily activities immediately.
You may experience some mild burning for a few minutes afterward, but this can be eased with an ice pack and should subside quickly. Kybella is a non-invasive procedure and does not involve surgery, anesthesia, or prolonged downtime. Dr. Bonakdar strives to provide Newport Beach Double Chin treatment patients with a quick and smooth experience.
Kybella’s results develop gradually, making them subtle yet transformative. Most patients begin to see a visible reduction in fullness after 2-4 sessions, spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart. As the body metabolizes the treated fat cells, the area becomes more defined and contoured.
Because the fat cells are permanently destroyed, the results are long-lasting. As long as a stable weight is maintained, the contour improvements can last indefinitely, making this a one-time series of treatments with enduring effects.
Recovery after Kybella is generally simple and quick. It’s normal to experience some swelling, bruising, or numbness in the treatment area. Swelling typically peaks within the first few days and can last up to a week.
We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours and using cold compresses to reduce swelling. Most patients are back to work and social activities within a few days, if not sooner. Each person’s response varies, but comfort and safety are our top priorities throughout your healing process.
Dr. Monica Bonakdar brings over 20 years of experience in aesthetic medicine, making her a trusted expert in non-surgical facial rejuvenation. A board-certified physician and an innovator in her field, she has developed proprietary techniques such as the AmpliPhi Filler Technique and the 5R Rejuvenation Method™, both designed to deliver natural, harmonious results.
Her artistry, attention to detail, and patient-first philosophy make every experience at Bonakdar Aesthetics feel deeply personal and results-driven. Dr. Bonakdar is also the creator of the MonBon Clinical Skincare line, further highlighting her commitment to holistic, science-backed beauty.
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Most patients need between 2 and 4 treatments, depending on the amount of submental fat and your desired contour. Some may require up to 6 sessions for optimal results.
A topical numbing cream is applied to minimize discomfort. You may feel a warm or tingling sensation during and shortly after the injections.
The most common side effects include swelling, bruising, tenderness, numbness, and firmness at the injection site. These are temporary and usually resolve within a few days to a week.
Yes. Once the fat cells are destroyed by Kybella, they do not regenerate. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the results in the long term.
Kybella is FDA-approved for use under the chin. Off-label applications may be discussed during your consultation, but submental fat remains its most effective target.
The ideal candidates for Kybella are adults with surplus fat just below the chin. Individuals who have skin laxity as well as submental fat, may need further treatments to address the skin laxity. Dr. Bonakdar offers a number of other cosmetic services to achieve young, healthy-looking skin.
Other than Kybella Newport Beach based Bonakdar Aesthetics offers CoolMini which uses the CoolSculpting technology to break down and reduce fat cells under your chin and as well as other other stubborn fat areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms and knees.
More than 20 clinical studies have been conducted with more than 2,600 patients. Kybella is FDA-approved and side effects are often minimal but may include tenderness, swelling and redness for several days following your procedure.
Our Newport Beach office offers an array of body shaping treatments. We can help you reduce problem areas other than just your double chin including stubborn body fat, laser hair removal, and medical weight loss.
Contact Bonakdar Aesthetics for Cosmetic Dermatology and Skin Care in Newport Beach, Orange County, Palm Desert CA.
If you’re interested in reducing your double chin with Kybella, schedule your consultation today at Bonakdar Aesthetics in Newport Beach. Dr. Bonakdar proudly provides cosmetic dermatology and skin care to those located in the Newport Beach, Orange County and Corona Del Mar areas.
We are proud to inform you of Bonakdar Aesthetics’ Exclusive Appointment Scheduling Policy. This policy ensures that your appointments are exclusively booked for you alone, thus you will not experience long waits, nor be rushed during your appointment. A booking fee is required at the time you make your consultation or treatment appointment. This fee is refundable up until 72 hours of your appointment and is fully applied to your service that day.
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This information from Palm Desert & Newport Beach's skin care specialist, Dr. Monica Bonakdar is not a substitute for health care or advice. You must consult with a physician regarding any health questions you may have. *Individual results may vary. Photos and reviews do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied.
