Frequently Asked Questions

Service Description

You will receive an email from Aesthetics Records with consent forms. Please complete prior to your appointment. If you have any questions, please call/text Spa Assistant Christine 330-906-9763. How Does Kybella/PCDC Work? When injected into the fat below the skin, Kybella/PCDC breaks down fat cells in that area. After the fat cells are destroyed, immune cells called macrophages come in. They clear away the remnants of the destroyed cells and promote new collagen through the recruitment of fibroblasts. A fibroblast is a type of cell that helps form connective tissue. Once the fat cells are gone, the area under the chin will no longer store fat. What will happen at my Appointment? Once you arrive to your appointment you will fill out an intake form. You will do a Virtual Assessment either prior to your appointment or during your appointment with our NP Jenna. During your appointment, you and the RN will have a discussion on realistic expectations and your goals and what you are wanting to achieve. Getting Kybella/PCDC shots usually takes about 20 minutes. First, the health care worker numbs the area with ice or a numbing cream. Then, using a marker, they mark out the area they will treat using dots to form a grid-like pattern. They inject each dot from the same syringe of Kybella/PCDC. The shots are usually about 1 centimeter apart. The number of injections depends on how much fat is in your chin and your desired look; 20 shots is typical, but it could be as high as 50. It should not be painful. Here's how to prepare for your Kybella/PCDC treatment: Don't schedule it too close to a major event, like a wedding, due to bruising. Schedule it at least 2 to 4 weeks before the event. Reschedule your appointment if you come down with a rash or open sore in the treatment area. Avoid harsh scrubs, retinoid compounds, and bleaching creams on your face 2 days before and 2 days after treatment. Avoid anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications and supplements such as aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and fish oil 10-14 days before treatment and 3-4 days afterward. Avoid alcohol a week before treatment, as it may thin blood and make bruising more likely. Eat before treatment to reduce the risk of lightheadedness. Consider taking arnica tablets a week before treatment to prevent bruising. Since everyone has a different amount of fat, the number of sessions varies from patient to patient. Read Policy Tab Prior to Booking