That thing under your chin? The one that doesn’t care about your diet, your exercise, or how many jaw exercises you found online? It’s not going away on its own. Submental fat is one of the most stubborn fat deposits on the human body — and no amount of discipline changes it.
Kybella does.
Kybella is the only FDA-approved injectable designed specifically to destroy fat beneath the chin. Not reduce it. Not temporarily shrink it. Permanently destroy the fat cells so they can never return. Made by Allergan — the same company behind Botox and the Juvéderm family of fillers.
And it’s fifteen minutes from Medford at Illume Aesthetics in Ashland.
How Kybella Works
Kybella uses deoxycholic acid — a molecule your body already produces to break down dietary fat. When injected into the fat pad beneath your chin, it destroys the fat cells permanently. Your body clears the cellular debris over the following weeks through its normal metabolic processes. The fat cells don’t regenerate. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Treatment: 20 to 50 small injections per session. About 15 to 20 minutes. Two to four sessions spaced at least one month apart.
Results: Visible improvement as swelling resolves — typically two to four weeks after each session. Peak results six to twelve weeks after your final treatment.
→ Full Kybella details, recovery timeline, candidacy, and FAQs
The Swelling — What Medford Patients Need to Know
This is the part that matters most for setting expectations: Kybella causes significant swelling. It is expected, it is normal, and it means the treatment is working.
Days one through three are the peak — some patients describe it as a “bullfrog chin.” It’s dramatic. It’s temporary. And it resolves into a visibly slimmer, more defined chin profile.
Plan for three to seven days of social downtime after each session. The honest truth: you won’t want to attend a dinner party on day two. You will want to by day seven.
Who Kybella Is For — And Who It Isn’t
Ideal candidates:
- Moderate to severe fat beneath the chin that hasn’t responded to diet and exercise
- Good skin elasticity — skin must contract naturally as fat is reduced
- Realistic expectations about gradual, progressive improvement
- Willing to tolerate the swelling recovery
Not ideal for:
- Loose skin without significant fat — Kybella doesn’t tighten skin. For laxity, Profound RF or surgical consultation may be more appropriate.
- Patients significantly overweight — address overall weight first
- Patients expecting surgical-level results from an injectable
Your provider will assess your chin honestly during consultation and tell you whether Kybella is the right tool — or if something else would serve you better.
Why Medford Patients Choose Illume for Kybella
The Allergan practice. Illume carries the full Allergan portfolio — Botox, Juvéderm, Kybella, SkinMedica, DiamondGlow. When your Kybella provider also does your Botox and your fillers, they see your entire face as one picture. That context matters for natural-looking results.
Honest assessment. We’d rather tell you Kybella isn’t right for your chin than sell you a treatment that won’t deliver. If surgery or Profound RF is the better answer, your provider will say so.
826 five-star reviews. The team Medford patients already trust for injectables is the same team performing your Kybella. Same standards. Same conservative philosophy. Same commitment to results you can see.
IllumèNaughty Beauty Bank members receive their discount on Kybella — making a multi-session treatment plan more accessible.
Getting Here from Medford
From downtown Medford: I-5 South, approximately 12 miles. Exit 14 (Ashland/OR-66). Left onto Ashland Street → Siskiyou Blvd. Illume is on the right, about 1 mile from the exit. 15 minutes.
From Central Point: I-5 South at Central Point interchange. Same route. About 20 minutes.
Free parking directly in front of our office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Illume from Medford?
About 15 minutes via I-5 South. Exit 14, one mile to Siskiyou Blvd. Free parking.
How many Kybella sessions will I need?
Most patients need two to four sessions spaced at least one month apart. The FDA allows up to six maximum. Your provider assesses after each session. Some patients with mild fullness see great results in two sessions. More significant fullness may require four.
How much does Kybella cost near Medford?
Pricing varies by number of sessions and injections. For context: surgical chin liposuction starts at $3,000 to $5,000 with anesthesia and weeks of recovery. Kybella achieves permanent fat destruction at a fraction of that cost without surgery. IllumèNaughty Beauty Bank members receive their discount. Exact pricing discussed during consultation.
Are Kybella results permanent?
Yes. Destroyed fat cells do not regenerate. Maintaining a stable weight preserves results. Significant weight gain can cause remaining cells to enlarge — but the treated cells are gone permanently.
How long does the swelling last?
Plan for three to seven days of noticeable swelling per session. Peak swelling days one through three. Most swelling resolves by week two. Full results visible at four to six weeks post-session.
The Chin Profile You’ve Been Avoiding in Photos — Fifteen Minutes Away
A double chin doesn’t respond to effort. Kybella responds to science. Two to four sessions. Permanent fat destruction. No surgery. And a chin profile you actually recognize as yours.
Call us: (541) 631-8387
Visit us: 993 Siskiyou Blvd Suite 1, Ashland, OR 97520