Kybella / PCDC

Fat Dissolver Treatment

Get Rid of Unwanted Fat

Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of unwanted fat. A synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring enzyme in the gut, Kybella is the only injectable approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to permanently treat the submental fat, also known as the double chin. Kybella can also be used "off-label" to treat other small pockets of fat on the body, including above the knees and elbows.

At Source Medical Aesthetics we also use "PC/DC" (phosphatidylcholine deoxycholic acid). This is a compounding medication that can be used the same way as Kybella. These acids are naturally formed in your body, and when combined with a powdered compound, it acts to dissolve areas of fat. The body's natural processes then begin to break down and finally eliminate the fat and cellular waste. PC/DC may be preferred for use on larger areas of the body.

What happens during this treatment?

Each patient has an evaluation to customize the treatment to your needs. At the start of the treatment, we cleanse the area and use a numbing anesthetic before marking several injection sites. Each session includes multiple injections.

You will need more than 1 treatment to produce optimal results. Most patients undergo 2 to 4 treatments, although up to 6 treatments are possible. The treatment sessions are schedule about a month apart.
Are the results permanent?

Yes. Fat cells destroyed by these injections are eliminated from your body, so the results are considered permanent. Even patients who gain a moderate amount of weight after getting treatments should not notice the re-emergence of a double chin.