FDA Okays Novel Chin Fat Therapy
No Surgery Required
DALLAS, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-in-class fat-melting, neckline-contouring injectable which will be marketed as Kybella, is now approved by the FDA for use treating the often difficult to lose "submental fullness" area of the upper neck. Kybella utilizes a purified synthetic version of deoxycholic acid, which is found naturally in the body. Deoxycholic acid aids in the break down of dietary body fat. Treatments involve micro-injections administered over several visits. Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc. developed Kybella, which was formerly known as ATX-101.
Texas cosmetic surgeon Jeffrey Adelglass, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a clinical trial researcher who participated in the Kybella clinical studies. Dr. Adelglass was selected for his extensive experience with various fat-melting treatments and technologies at his SKINTASTIC Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Skin Centers.
Dr. Adelglass comments, "The FDA's approval of Kybella is confirmation that injection therapy can be an effective choice for reducing problem fat areas, when performed in a controlled, clinical environment by properly-trained injectors, utilizing proven-effective injectable mediums like Kybella." Based on the safety and efficacy results of these ground-breaking studies, Dallas-area SKINTASTIC centers plan to offer Kybella to treat the double-chin and neck areas, to be combined with Thermi RF and Apollo skin-tightening technologies, for even more dramatic neckline rejuvenation.
Similar to "Kybella-therapy," mesotherapy is a half-century old beauty therapy popular throughout Europe and South America, involving injection of various pharmaceutical medications, vitamins, and plant extracts with known fat-dissolving properties. Mesotherapy is also used to treat pockets of unwanted body fat when more invasive cosmetic treatments and surgical recoveries are not desired, but it has received mixed reviews in the U.S. due to largely-unregulated oversight and unproven therapy mediums.
"Kybella-Therapy at SKINTASTIC is performed under optimal medical conditions. Additionally, lidocaine, chilling, and very tiny micro-needles can be utilized for the most comfortable treatment possible," Dr. Adelglass continues. "The best part? Kybella-Therapy permanently dissolves the fat cells in the treatment areas, no surgery required."
Interested candidates for Kybella-Therapy with Skin-Tightening can receive complimentary evaluations with Dr. Jeffrey Adelglass at SKINTASTIC Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Skin Centers in Dallas Uptown or Plano, Texas by calling (972) 620-3223, or at skintastic.com.
Media: Contact Jeffrey Adelglass, M.D., F.A.C.S. at (214) 392-8830, or [email protected]. Dr. Adelglass may be available for interview on advances in cosmetic surgery and new beauty technologies, or to speak to groups regarding this or other related subjects.
SOURCE SKINTASTIC Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Skin Centers
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