DOUBLE CHIN REDUCED WITH NEW INJECTABLE

Something New at the Plastic Surgeon's Office I work for:

WHAT'S NEW at Tansavatdi Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery.... 

 KYTHERA™ Biopharmaceuticals Announces US Availability of KYBELLA™ - First FDA-Approved Injectable Treatment for "Double Chin" - Through KYBELLA™ Trained Physicians
June 19, 2015

Finally! A non-surgical solution to getting rid of a "double chin" will be available within the next month! KYBELLA™ (deoxycholic acid) injection is the first and only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for reduction of submental fullness also known as a "double chin." KYBELLA™ was founded by former scientists at Thousand Oaks-based Amgen and is locally based in Westlake Village! It was approved in April 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and can now be purchased by physicians who have been trained on the safe use of KYBELLA™ and its approved indication.

Some frequently asked questions:

Q: What is KYBELLA™?

It is a patented formulation of Deoxycholic Acid that is found in the gallbladder and tricks the body into destroying fat cells.  It is a permanent reduction of fat cells that requires multiple treatments in order to achieve optimum results.

Q: What are the side effects?

Common side effects of KYBELLA™ include injection site reactions (swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, itching, warmth, hardness, tingling or burning sensation, skin tightness, nerve injury), headache, mouth or throat pain, high blood pressure (hypertension), nausea, or difficulty swallowing.

 Q: Is it safe?

KYBELLA™ is manufactured without animal-derived substances to the highest standards of purity and quality. It should only be administered by a trained healthcare professional. It is contraindicated in the presence of infection in the injection sites.

 Q: How many treatments will I need?

Many patients experience visible results in two to four treatments,though up to six treatments may be needed. The average dose was 2-3 vials per treatment session. KYBELLA™ treatment resulted in high patient satisfaction during clinical trials. In fact, 79% of KYBELLA™-treated patients reported satisfaction with their appearance in association with their face and chin.

 Q: Will the fat come back?

NO, once the fat cells are treated with KYBELLA™, they are permanently destroyed.

Q: How long has it been around?

Kythera has been under development for more than 8 years and has been the subject of 19 clinical studies involving more than 2600 patients.

Q: What is the cost?

The cost has not yet been determined. Stay tuned for the release of this breakthrough treatment!

**Did you know that Dr. Tansavatdi is a recognized ExpertInjector™? See below to learn what it means to be an ExpertInjector™.

*All Expert Injectors must be Board-Certified, administer only products that are FDA-approved for aesthetic use, and demonstrate extreme due diligence when it comes to patient safety, reliable results and consumer education. There are more than 1.2 million doctors who are legally allowed to administer injectables in the United States and less than 7% are qualified to be an ExpertInjector™.

How to Get the Best Results from Plastic Surgery...

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