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Targeting Undesired Facial Fullness With Precision

Submental fullness, commonly beneath the chin, can develop due to genetics, weight changes, or aging. Many patients seek treatment when this area feels resistant to diet and exercise, and affects their profile or jawline definition.

At Restivo Plastic Surgery, Kybella is used selectively and thoughtfully. As a female-led, boutique practice serving Hawaii, care is delivered in a private setting at our Maui office, where recommendations are based on anatomy, comfort, and realistic outcomes rather than trends.

How Kybella Does What it Does

Kybella is an injectable treatment that targets and breaks down fat cells in specific areas. Once these fat cells are eliminated, they do not regenerate, allowing for a gradual, permanent reduction in treated areas.

Kybella is most commonly used under the chin but may be considered for other small, well-defined areas when appropriate. Treatment planning focuses on symmetry and gradual change rather than rapid transformation.

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Benefits of Kybella

  • Non-Surgical Fat Reduction: Kybella reduces targeted fat without incisions or anesthesia, offering a non-surgical option for select concerns.
  • Permanent Fat Cell Removal: Once treated, fat cells are eliminated; they do not return, supporting lasting improvement.
  • Gradual, Natural Change: Results develop over time, allowing the area to refine without sudden or dramatic shifts.
  • Preserved Facial Balance: Thoughtful treatment helps maintain proportion and avoids hollowing or sharp transitions.

About Kybella Candidacy

Kybella may be appropriate for patients with small, localized areas of fat who prefer a non-surgical approach. It is often chosen by individuals seeking gradual improvement rather than immediate change.

Candidacy depends on skin quality, fat distribution, and realistic expectations. During consultation, Dr. Restivo helps determine whether Kybella in Hawaii aligns with your goals through clear, pressure-free discussion.

What to Expect From Kybella Treatment

1. A Consultation Focused on Anatomy

Your consultation includes evaluation of the treatment area, skin elasticity, and fat distribution. Dr. Restivo discusses whether Kybella—or another option—best addresses your concern.

2. The Injection Process

Kybella is injected into targeted areas using a precise grid pattern. Comfort measures are used, and the procedure is typically completed in a short visit.

3. Early Aftercare

Swelling, tenderness, or firmness in the treated area is common early and part of the expected process. Guidance is provided to support comfort.

4. Follow-Up and Treatment Planning

Multiple sessions may be recommended, spaced appropriately. Follow-up allows progress to be monitored and treatment plans adjusted as needed.

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Why Choose Restivo Plastic Surgery?

Kybella requires careful patient selection and anatomical understanding. At Restivo Plastic Surgery, treatment decisions are guided by surgical experience, honest recommendations, and a patient-first philosophy focused on proportion and safety.

Anatomical Insight Beyond the Surface

Dr. Restivo’s training in both general and plastic surgery informs how fat reduction affects surrounding structures. This perspective supports treatment that improves contour without compromising skin support or balance.

Clear Guidance on What Kybella Can Do

Consultations emphasize education and transparency. Patients receive realistic explanations about expected swelling, number of treatments, and limitations, including when surgical options may be more appropriate.

Results That Settle Naturally

Patients choose Restivo Plastic Surgery for Kybella outcomes that refine the jawline without appearing abrupt or overtreated. Conservative planning and long-standing patient trust across Hawaii support results that feel intentional. Care is delivered with discretion, consistency, and a commitment to being a trusted aesthetic partner over time.

Recovery and Healing

Recovery after Kybella involves temporary swelling, firmness, or tenderness in the treated area, which gradually resolves as fat cells break down. Patients receive clear aftercare instructions and ongoing support throughout the healing process.

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How Results Develop

Improvement becomes noticeable gradually over several weeks following each session. Final results emerge as swelling subsides and the area refines. Longevity is considered permanent for treated fat cells, though overall contour can change with weight fluctuation.

Frequently Asked Questions Kybella

How many Kybella treatments are needed?

Most patients require multiple sessions, depending on the amount of fat and desired outcome.

Is swelling normal after Kybella?

Yes. Swelling is expected and part of the fat breakdown process.

Will Kybella tighten loose skin?

Kybella targets fat, not skin laxity. Skin quality is evaluated during consultation.

Can Kybella be combined with other treatments?

Kybella may be combined with injectables or skin treatments when appropriate. Planning is discussed during consultation.

Is Kybella safe?

Kybella is FDA-approved. Risks and considerations are reviewed thoroughly during consultation.

Schedule Your Kybella Consultation in Hawaii

Schedule a consultation to discuss Kybella in Hawaii with Dr. Restivo and receive clear, individualized guidance focused on proportion, safety, and gradual improvement.

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