Medical aesthetics
Double-Chin Reduction (Kybella)
Refine your profile without surgery — a physician-overseen injectable that targets stubborn under-chin fat, with reduced fat cells that don't return once your goal is reached.
Say goodbye to the stubborn double chin
Fullness under the chin has a way of showing up in every photo and video call, and for many people it’s stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise. It can make you look heavier or older than you feel — and no amount of good angles seems to fix it.
Kybella offers a way to address it directly, without surgery.
How Kybella works
Kybella is an injectable made with deoxycholic acid — a molecule your body naturally uses to break down dietary fat. When it’s injected into the fat beneath the chin, it disrupts those fat cells so your body can gradually clear them away, refining the profile over a series of treatments.
- Evaluation. The physician assesses the under-chin area and confirms whether you’re a good candidate.
- Treatment. A series of small injections is placed beneath the chin in-office, taking only minutes.
- Gradual refinement. Over the weeks that follow, the treated fat is cleared and the area is reduced. Most patients need more than one session to reach their goal.
Why patients choose Utah Stem Cells & USC MedSpa
- Physician oversight. Your treatment is delivered under the medical direction of Dr. William Cimikoski, in a physician-led clinic.
- Honest candidacy guidance. We’ll tell you if Kybella suits your anatomy and goals — or if another approach would serve you better.
- A tailored plan. The number of sessions is mapped to your goals, not a fixed package.
- One clinic in Sandy. Consultation, treatment and follow-up in a single practice in the Salt Lake Valley.
Who it’s for and what to expect
Kybella is designed for adults bothered by moderate to severe fat beneath the chin who prefer a non-surgical option. Because fat cells cleared from the treated area don’t return to store fat, the reduction is designed to be lasting once you reach your goal — though the specific cosmetic outcome varies and significant weight gain can still affect the area.
Expect a series of in-office sessions spaced several weeks apart. Swelling beneath the chin is a normal, expected part of the process and can last from several days to a couple of weeks. Your provider will confirm your candidacy, outline how many sessions you may need, and set realistic expectations during your consultation.
This page is for general education. It is not medical advice and is not a promise of any particular result. Treatment suitability is determined by the physician based on individual evaluation.
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Your care is led by Dr. William Cimikoski
Every treatment plan at Utah Stem Cells is guided by our Medical Director, Dr. William Cimikoski — so you get a genuine evaluation and honest, physician-led guidance from the first consultation onward.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kybella and what does it treat?
Kybella is an injectable treatment made with deoxycholic acid, a substance the body uses to break down dietary fat. It's used to target and reduce moderate to severe fat beneath the chin — the so-called double chin — to refine the profile without surgery.
How does Kybella work?
When injected into the fat beneath the chin, deoxycholic acid disrupts fat cells so the body can gradually clear them away. As those cells are cleared, the fullness under the chin can be reduced, sharpening the jaw and neckline over a series of treatments.
Are the results permanent?
Once fat cells in the treated area are destroyed, they don't store or accumulate fat again, so the reduction is designed to be lasting. That said, significant future weight gain can still affect the area, and the specific cosmetic outcome varies from person to person — your provider will set realistic expectations.
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients need more than one session, spaced several weeks apart, and the number depends on how much fat is present and your goals. Your provider will map out a personalized plan during your consultation.
Is there downtime?
It's a non-surgical, in-office treatment. Swelling beneath the chin is expected and can be noticeable for several days to a couple of weeks — in fact, some swelling is a normal part of how the treatment works. Bruising or tenderness can also occur. Your provider will explain what to expect and how to care for the area.
Is Kybella a good alternative to surgery?
For the right candidate, Kybella can refine the under-chin area without incisions, anesthesia or surgical recovery. Whether it's the best option for you depends on your anatomy and goals, which is exactly what the physician evaluates before recommending treatment.
How is Utah Stem Cells different?
Your treatment is delivered under the medical oversight of Medical Director Dr. William Cimikoski in a physician-led clinic. We give honest, evidence-informed guidance about whether Kybella is right for your anatomy and goals — and we'll tell you if another approach would serve you better.
How do I get started?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. The physician will evaluate the under-chin area, review your goals, and recommend whether Kybella — or another option — is the right fit, along with how many sessions you might need.