Introduction to KYBELLA®
Of all the areas of stubborn fat, a “double chin” can be one of the most frustrating issues for patients. This area does not respond to exercise or diet, and until recently, the only solution was surgery.
Now, there is a noninvasive alternative treatment for double chins! Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin recommend KYBELLA®, the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults. She is one of the first plastic surgeons in the New York City, NY, area to offer KYBELLA® for her patients to improve moderate to severe submental fat. The results have been effective, with patients reporting significant improvement in the area under their chin. Schedule a consultation to learn more about how this treatment can help work wonders for your facial profile!
What is KYBELLA®?
KYBELLA® (deoxycholic acid) is an FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults that improves submental fat. When injected into the fat under your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. Once you have decided that you have achieved your goals, retreatment with KYBELLA® is not expected.
Results with KYBELLA® may vary, and specific results are not guaranteed.
What Are the Benefits of KYBELLA®?
When injected by a board-certified plastic surgeon, KYBELLA® offers a number of benefits to patients seeking to improve their double chin. These benefits include:
- Visible improvement in the neck and chin
- Non-invasive alternative treatment to surgery
- Permanent results, with no need to repeat treatment
Who Are the Best Candidates for KYBELLA®?
Most patients above the age of 18 can benefit from KYBELLA® treatments. You may be a strong candidate for KYBELLA® if you share the following characteristics:
- Struggle to lose your double chin even after diet and exercise causes weight loss in other areas of the body
- Prefer to avoid more intensive surgical procedures
- Maintain realistic expectations for results
- Non-smoker
Your KYBELLA® journey
What’s the First Step?
If you have decided enough is enough with your double chin, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin to determine if you are a suitable candidate for treatment. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin will study your medical history, explain the treatment process, and review “before” and “after” pictures of recent patients with you to help you gain an understanding of what might be possible with your treatment.
If you wish to proceed with a KYBELLA® treatment, Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin will develop a personalized treatment plan that considers your chin and profile needs. You may begin your treatment the same day or schedule your first treatment session at a later time.
What to Expect on the Day of KYBELLA® Treatment
On the day of your first KYBELLA® treatment, please arrive at your appointment with cleansed skin. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin will prep your skin with an additional alcohol treatment and, if preferred, can apply a numbing ointment to ease any discomfort during the procedure.
When you are ready, Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin will begin by targeting the area of your chin that was discussed during your consultation. The entire procedure should take at most 20-30 minutes. KYBELLA® is an in-office procedure requiring no downtime so that you can return to normal activities immediately.
Your guide to post-KYBELLA® care
KYBELLA® Recovery
KYBELLA® requires little to no downtime for recovery. While some patients report mild swelling and soreness after their procedure, these side effects disappear shortly afterward.
Most patients are able to resume their day immediately after treatment.
How Much Does KYBELLA® Cost in New York City, NY?
The cost of KYBELLA® in New York City will be based on your treatment plan and how many injections you may need. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin will provide you with a detailed, written estimate of costs for KYBELLA® and any other treatment options you discuss after your consultation.
Why Choose Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copleand-Halperin?
Dr. Michelle Copeland is a Harvard-trained and board-certified plastic surgeon whose Manhattan practice has flourished by serving thousands of patients, including celebrities. She practices a full range of plastic and reconstructive surgery for both adult and pediatric patients and has been invited to speak at international conferences to present her pioneering techniques for enhancing facial rejuvenation at scientific symposiums in Paris, Cyprus, Florence, Milan, South Africa, Bangkok, Tokyo, and Beijing. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin frequently appears on national television programs, including NBC’s “Today Show” and ABC’s “Good Morning America”. She is regularly quoted in major newspapers and beauty magazines, including The New York Times, Town & Country, Allure, Women’s Health, Elle, Lucky, Parade, and Cosmopolitan. She serves as a teaching faculty member at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and on the Medical Health Advisory Board for the Society for the Advancement of Women’s Health Research, advising Congress on health issues affecting women.
Dr. Copeland-Halperin is proud to join her mother’s esteemed practice. An accomplished plastic surgeon herself, Dr. Copeland-Halperin studied at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and then completed her residency in general surgery at the Inova Fairfax Medical Center, a large tertiary care hospital in Northern Virginia. There, she became Chief Resident for Quality and Safety and served on several hospital committees. While at Inova Fairfax, Dr. Copeland-Halperin researched patient safety and quality outcomes in general and plastic surgery and won awards for research and teaching.
As one of very few mother-daughter plastic surgery duos in the nation, Dr. Copeland and Dr. Copeland-Halperin draw upon a wealth of institutional knowledge and experience to provide their patients with the best cosmetic, aesthetic, and reconstructive results. Together, they host many certifications to benefit you from the best techniques and care.
Certifications and Memberships:
Dr. Michelle Copeland: D.M.D., Magna Cum Laude; Harvard Dental Alumni Gold Medal Award; Harvard Odontological Society Award; Harvard Dental Honor Society; Johnson & Johnson Research Grant Award Graduate Fellowship; Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of New York.
Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin: Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery; Board Certification in General Surgery; Diplomate, American Board of Surgery; American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery Member; New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons Candidate Member; International Society of Plastic Surgery Associate Member; American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery Candidate Member.
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KYBELLA® is safe, effective, and proven to reduce the most stubborn of fatty areas – the double chin. If you want to learn more about how KYBELLA® can help improve your facial profile, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin by calling our practice at 212-452-2200 or completing an online request form. A member of our patient care team will reach out to you shortly. Dr. Michelle Copeland and Dr. Libby Copeland-Halperin’s office is conveniently located on the Upper East Side across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for patients in the New York City, NY, area.