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Kybella® is an FDA-approved, non-surgical injectable that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin (submental fat) to slim a double chin and define the jawline. At Nu Image Medspa in Lutz, FL (3939 Cheval Blvd, off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval), every treatment is mapped and injected by a Diamond-status injector with 20+ years of experience and a 4.7-star reputation.
A session takes about 15–20 minutes. Most patients need 2–4 sessions (up to 6), spaced at least a month apart, typically $600–$1,400 per session. Because the destroyed fat cells are gone for good, results are permanent with a stable weight. Expect some swelling for 1–2 weeks — it’s the treatment working. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Most people who book a Kybella® consultation in Lutz are not out of shape. They’re the opposite. They golf at TPC Tampa Bay or Cheval, they’re in the gym, they watch what they eat — and there’s still a soft pocket under the chin that shows up in every group photo on the boat and every video call. That mismatch is the whole point: submental fat is largely genetic, and you cannot out-train where your body decided to store it. Crunches and cardio shrink fat everywhere except the one place you want them to.
That’s exactly the gap Kybella® fills. It doesn’t ask you to lose weight or have surgery — it goes straight to the fat cells under the chin and removes them permanently. For a fit, active North Tampa crowd that has already done the hard part, it’s the finishing move on a profile that effort alone couldn’t fix.
There’s a second group filling consultation books across Tampa Bay right now: people who’ve lost real weight on GLP-1 medications or their own hard work, only to find the jawline and neck didn’t fully follow. A leaner face can actually make a stubborn submental pad more obvious, not less. Kybella® is the targeted way to finish what the weight loss started — sculpting the under-chin and jawline so the profile finally matches the rest of the change.
Here’s the honest part most med spas gloss over. Botox® and a brow lift slot into a Lutz lifestyle precisely because they have no downtime. Kybella® is different. The swelling under the chin in the days after a session is not a side effect to hide — it’s the fat cells breaking down, which is the result you came for. In a town that’s on display year-round — charity galas in Cheval, reunions, weekends on the lake, school events near Steinbrenner High and Gaither High — that means Kybella® is the treatment we plan around your calendar. Start a series in the off-weeks, and the swelling is long gone before the next event you care about.
Because the cells don’t regenerate, a completed Kybella® plan is essentially permanent — no maintenance visits every few months. For the value-minded Cheval and Land O’ Lakes set, that reframes the math: it’s a one-time investment in your profile, not a standing appointment. Do it right, with the right injector, once.
The active ingredient in Kybella® is deoxycholic acid — a molecule your own body already makes to break down dietary fat. The synthetic version is injected in a precise grid under the chin, where it ruptures the membranes of nearby fat cells so they can no longer hold fat.
Over the following weeks, your body clears away those destroyed cells through its normal processes. The fullness softens, then recedes, and the jawline starts to show. Because the cells are physically gone — not shrunk — they can’t store fat or rebound later. That’s why a finished Kybella® plan reads as permanent, and why it’s built as a short series rather than a forever subscription.
Each session removes a layer. Spacing sessions at least a month apart gives your body time to clear what was treated and lets your injector see exactly what’s left before adding more. Most people reach their goal in 2–4 sessions, with a ceiling of 6. Starting fuller usually means more sessions — which is why an honest plan beats a one-size number.
Kybella® is one of several ways to sharpen a profile. For broader or larger fat areas, CoolSculpting® freezes fat with no needles. For loose skin rather than fat, the answer is skin tightening, not a fat-dissolver. And for the upper face, treatments like Botox®, a liquid brow lift or dermal fillers address entirely different concerns. The job of the consultation is matching the tool to your actual anatomy.
| Best for | A genetic, diet-resistant double chin; submental fullness; post-weight-loss under-chin fat; profile & jawline definition |
|---|---|
| How it works | Deoxycholic acid injected under the chin permanently destroys fat cells |
| Sessions | Typically 2–4 (up to 6), spaced at least 1 month apart |
| Session time | ~15–20 minutes per visit |
| Typical cost (Lutz) | About $600–$1,400 per session · priced by the vial · see monthly specials |
| Results last | Permanent with stable weight — destroyed fat cells don’t return |
| Downtime | No surgical downtime; expect under-chin swelling for ~1–2 weeks |
| Injected by | Licensed, Diamond-status injector · 20+ years’ experience |
Pricing is approximate and confirmed at your complimentary consultation. Vials and sessions vary by individual anatomy and goals. Ask about current Kybella® specials and flexible payment plans.
Swelling under the chin is normal and expected — it’s the fat cells breaking down. Here’s the typical timeline so you can plan your treatment around your calendar.
The 15–20 minute session itself, after numbing. Swelling sets in within a few hours — the under-chin area looks and feels fuller and firm. This is the peak-onset stage; plan to head home and rest, with ice on hand.
Swelling is at its most visible here, sometimes with firmness, tenderness or mild numbness. Sleeping slightly elevated and icing in short intervals helps. This is the window to keep clear of big events or on-camera days.
The bulk of the swelling subsides through the second week. The area softens and starts to feel more like itself; any numbness gradually fades. Most clients are comfortably back to normal social plans by now.
As the body clears the destroyed fat cells, the contour improvement appears. This is when before-and-after comparisons are taken and your injector decides whether another session will sharpen the result further.
Everyone heals differently — some have lighter, shorter swelling and some a bit more. Your injector reviews exactly what to expect for you at the consultation.
Kybella® is brilliant for the right problem and the wrong tool for others. We’d rather tell you up front than sell you a series that won’t deliver.
Not sure whether yours is fat or skin? That single question is what the consultation answers — with an honest plan and pricing up front.
All three permanently reduce fat under the chin, but they get there differently. Kybella® shapes smaller, defined pockets with injections and needs no surgery. CoolSculpting® freezes fat with an applicator and no needles. Chin liposuction is surgery — faster bulk removal, but anesthesia and recovery. Your injector matches the method to your anatomy.
| Kybella® | CoolSculpting® | Chin Lipo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Injections | Fat-freezing applicator | Surgery |
| Needles / incisions | Micro-injections | None | Cannula incision |
| Anesthesia | Topical numbing | None | Local / sedation |
| Downtime | Swelling ~1–2 weeks | Swelling, numbness | Surgical recovery |
| Best for | Small, defined pockets | Larger fat areas | Bulk fat removal |
| Result | Permanent with stable weight | ||
Kybella® looks simple — a grid of small injections — and that’s exactly why the skill is easy to underestimate. The submental area sits over the marginal mandibular nerve, the nerve that runs your smile and lower lip. Place injections too high, too close to that nerve, or unevenly across the pad, and you risk a temporary crooked smile, contour dents, or a result that’s lopsided once the swelling clears. There’s no “undo’ on dissolved fat.
The harder judgment comes before a single needle: deciding whether the fullness is even fat at all. Treat skin laxity with a fat-dissolver and you can leave someone looking looser, not better. Knowing the difference — and where the safe injection zones live on your neck — is the product of treating these cases for over 20 years. That experience is what our injector’s Diamond status reflects, alongside a 4.7-star record across Tampa Bay.
We confirm the fullness is fat, map the treatment grid and build a realistic session plan and price.
The area is numbed, then a precise grid of small injections — usually 15–20 minutes.
Expect under-chin swelling for about 1–2 weeks. Ice, elevate and avoid big events early on.
Contour emerges over 3–6 weeks; we reassess and space the next session a month out.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
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Kybella® at Nu Image Medspa is priced by the vial. An under-chin session typically uses 1–2 vials, so a single session usually runs about $600–$1,400, and a full plan of 2–4 sessions commonly totals roughly $1,500–$4,000 depending on how much fat is treated. Your exact vials, session count and price are confirmed at your complimentary consultation, and we run new specials every month.
Most patients need 2–4 sessions, with a maximum of 6, spaced at least a month apart so the body can clear the treated fat between visits. The right number depends on how much submental fullness you start with — your injector estimates it at the consultation and reassesses before each session.
Yes. Once a fat cell is destroyed it can’t store fat or come back, so with a stable weight the reduction under your chin is permanent — no maintenance sessions like Botox® needs. Significant future weight gain could still enlarge any fat cells remaining in the area.
Swelling under the chin is expected and means it’s working. It’s most noticeable for the first 3–5 days and the bulk settles within 1–2 weeks; some mild fullness can linger a little longer. Because of this, we help Lutz clients book sessions around galas, reunions, boating season and photo-heavy events.
Kybella® is FDA-approved for under-chin fat and most patients see visible contour improvement after 2–4 sessions. Results appear gradually as the body clears the destroyed fat cells, not overnight; final results are typically judged 4–6 weeks after the last session, once swelling resolves.
Both permanently reduce under-chin fat. Kybella® is injectable and suits smaller, defined pockets with precise shaping; it involves needles and swelling. CoolSculpting® freezes fat with an applicator and no needles, and can suit broader areas. Your provider recommends the right one — and we offer both in Lutz.
Kybella® is FDA-approved specifically for submental fat under the chin, which is the focus of most of our treatments. Experienced injectors sometimes use it off-label to refine small jawline or jowl pockets. It is not a fix for loose neck skin or “turkey neck” caused by laxity rather than fat — that distinction is what your consultation settles.
Kybella® is FDA-approved with a well-established safety profile in trained hands. The common side effects are temporary — swelling, bruising, numbness, firmness and tenderness under the chin — resolving over days to a couple of weeks. Rare risks like an uneven smile are exactly why precise mapping around the marginal mandibular nerve matters, and why a Diamond-status injector performs every treatment here.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.