Non-Surgical
Kybella in Austin | Double Chin Treatment in Austin
At The Piazza Center in Austin, we offer Kybella, the only FDA-approved nonsurgical injectable product proven to destroy the fat cells underneath your chin safely and effectively.
Recovery Time
Discussed at consultation
Surgeon
Dr. Rocco Piazza II, ABPS
Location
Austin, TX
Financing
Cherry, CareCredit & PatientFi →Overview
What Is KYBELLA?
KYBELLA is the only FDA-approved nonsurgical injectable proven to safely and effectively destroy the fat cells beneath the chin — helping women and men reduce the fullness that contributes to a double chin, without surgery. At The Piazza Center in Austin, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rocco Piazza and advanced nurse injectors April Daniel and Hayley Peña talk through your goals at your initial consultation and build a treatment plan tailored to your chin and jawline. We believe beautiful results are enhanced by a healthy lifestyle, and our aim is to help you achieve the cosmetic goals you have for yourself.
At a Glance
Everything You Need to Know
Active Ingredient
Deoxycholic acid — a molecule that occurs naturally in the digestive tract, where it helps break down fat. Injected beneath the chin, it breaks fat cells into particles small enough for the body to flush away for good.
Treatment Sessions
Most patients need just 1–2 treatments, spaced 6–8 weeks apart. Some benefit from additional sessions — up to 6 total, spaced at least a month apart — to reach their desired contour.
In-Office Comfort
Anesthesia
None required — optional Pro-Nox™
Downtime
None — some swelling for 3–7 days
Results Timeline
Changes begin appearing 4–6 weeks after treatment, with final results developing over several months. Once achieved, results last indefinitely — most patients need no further treatment.
How It Works
The KYBELLA
treatment process.
A KYBELLA session at The Piazza Center takes just minutes. Before your treatment, you have the option to use Pro-Nox™ (laughing gas) to help control any discomfort, and ice is used afterward for comfort.
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Before Photos
Photos of the treatment area are taken prior to injection to assess your before-and-after results.
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Cleansing
Your provider cleanses the skin in the treatment area beneath the chin.
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Grid Mapping
A grid tool marks the area beneath your chin as a guide, ensuring complete, even product coverage.
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Injection
Your provider makes the injections — a process that usually takes just a few minutes to complete.
Know Before You Go
We Celebrate Swelling
When it comes to KYBELLA, swelling is a good sign — it tells us the treatment is doing its job to destroy fat and sculpt your desired area. After treatment, you may experience moderate swelling, mild tenderness, and temporary redness for approximately 3–7 days, though reactions vary by patient. Because of this temporary swelling, we often schedule KYBELLA treatments around any special occasions or lifestyle limitations.
Ultimately, your body decides the outcome — there’s no way to know ahead of time exactly what your results will be. Results vary by patient more than with other nonsurgical procedures, and not all patients see the same results with the same number of treatments.
Is KYBELLA
right for you?
KYBELLA as a double-chin treatment in Austin might be a good choice depending on your goals, skin quality, and expectations. During your consultation, Dr. Piazza or your provider will assess these factors to confirm it’s the right fit.
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Results
Your KYBELLA Results
Once your treatment is complete, you’ll receive post-injection care instructions and can generally resume your normal activities immediately. Over the following weeks, the targeted fat gradually breaks down and shrinks, leaving behind an attractive, more contoured profile.
Expect results to last indefinitely once achieved — most patients don’t need additional treatment down the road. Dr. Piazza and your provider will outline your expected timeline before you begin so you know exactly what to expect.
Rocco C.
Piazza II
Dr. Rocco Piazza oversees the KYBELLA double-chin treatment program at The Piazza Center in Austin, TX, working alongside his advanced nurse injectors to build a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s chin and jawline goals. With a lifelong passion for aesthetic surgery, he is dedicated to helping each patient achieve their ideal look while promoting a holistic approach to overall health and wellness.
At The Piazza Center, Dr. Piazza prioritizes exceptional patient care and results, creating lasting relationships with his clients.
- Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
- Recognized as a Top Doctor on RealSelf
- Recipient of the Doctor’s Choice Award for Plastic Surgery
- Published author with significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery literature
Rocco C. Piazza II — MD, FACS · Founder, The Piazza Center
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consultation.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
Still have questions specific to your body and goals? Dr. Piazza addresses them one-on-one during your private consultation.
Schedule a Consultation →Using an active ingredient called deoxycholic acid, KYBELLA works to safely dissolve fat. This ingredient occurs naturally in the digestive tract (a similar molecule is produced by your liver) where its main function is breaking down fat in the foods we eat, making them easier to digest and metabolize. When administered to the fat beneath your skin, deoxycholic acid goes to work breaking down the fat into small enough particles to ensure it’s flushed away by the body.
The short answer is, yes, there are a variety of effective ways to reduce the appearance of fat. However, consulting with your provider will provide a customized treatment plan that takes into consideration your area of concern, desired outcome, lifestyle, and downtime limitations in order to determine the best long-term fat reduction treatment plan for you. Common alternatives to KYBELLA are neck liposuction and CoolSculpting®. The beauty of KYBELLA is the ability to avoid the operating room and to return to normal activity soon after treatment. However, KYBELLA is best designed for small treatment areas such as the chin. Larger areas are better suited for other options. Submental (chin) liposuction is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure that removes fat through a cannula (thin tube). It removes more significant amounts of fat than any nonsurgical fat reducing option, so you can have a noticeable difference in your profile. Liposuction is most commonly done in the operating room and requires a brief recovery. CoolMini (CoolSculpting) is a nonsurgical treatment that freezes and destroys excess fat cells under your chin. It’s the other popular nonsurgical option for removing fat, but requires that you have a large enough treatment area in order to fit in the pre-mapped applicator.
Over the course of the 4 to 6 weeks following treatment, you should start seeing some changes in the treated area. The targeted fat gradually breaks down and shrinks, leaving behind an attractive, contoured profile.
We will create a tailored treatment plan based on your desired area of treatment. At each treatment, you will be given multiple small injections in the treatment area. You may receive up to 6 treatment sessions, spaced at least 1 month apart. Many patients experience visible results in 2 to 4 KYBELLA treatments. (Almost 60% of patients received 6 treatments in clinical studies.) Hayley and Dr. Piazza are happy to address any questions you may have about your KYBELLA procedure at The Piazza Center.
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