Combating the stubborn fat under the chin has been making quite the buzz in the aesthetics industry lately. This annoying pocket of fat, also known as the “double chin” has met its match with both Kybella and CoolSculpting. “These options are appealing because they are non-invasive, require no general anesthesia, and there is little to no downtime,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board Continue reading
The double chin has become a major cosmetic concern for patients. “Submental fullness, or the bulge that accumulates under the chin can be frustrating,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert at Sanova Dermatology. “No matter what your weight, no matter how much dieting, these anatomic fat pads on the neck don’t seem to budge.” Previously, patients Continue reading
Kybella, or deoxycholic acid, is a new fat-dissolving, injectable drug used to treat double chin. “Kybella was introduced in the United States this past summer,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic specialist in Austin, Texas. Currently, the gold standard for this procedure is liposuction. Will this new trend stand the test of time and replace liposuction as Continue reading
Kybella (deoxycholic acid) is a new FDA-approved non-invasive treatment for moderate to severe submental fullness, more commonly known as a double chin. As with any new medical procedure, it is important to be aware all safety information, side effects and potential health issues associated with this body contouring treatment. “Most of this is common sense,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified Continue reading
Sanova Dermatology is proud to introduce the new FDA approved treatment for submental fullness/double chin fat elimination. “For so long, patients have been looking for a noninvasive and nonsurgical way to rejuvenate the neck,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist and skin surgeon in Austin, Texas. Now, with the introduction of Kybella, we can finally offer this! The active agent in Kybella Continue reading
Mesotherapy refers to the injection of specific medications, vitamins, homeopathic and natural medicine preparations into the skin and subcutaneous fat. Giving It A Shot In the 1950’s French researchers began to investigate the ability to inject combinations of vitamins and chemicals into the body, which was later known as Mesotherapy. “The use of the Mesotherapy method began as a way Continue reading
Nowadays, minimally invasive procedures have come front and center in cosmetic medicine. “It’s very different from where we were 20 years ago,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist and skin surgeon in Austin, Texas. “Surgery is often the patient’s the last resort.” With minimal discomfort and downtime, it’s no wonder procedures like Botox, dermal fillers, peels, and laser have become Continue reading
Double chin sufferers can rejoice! The Food and Drug Administration in the United States has now approved Kybella, a new non-invasive procedure for the removal of unwanted fatty tissue under the chin. “It’s a common cosmetic concern,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board-certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. Patients may try different skin tightening procedures but the fullness in the neck often Continue reading
