We are all enthusiastic about the introduction of Kybella at our office. According to a survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), over 66% of patients polled are bothered by submental fullness – second only to crows feet as a major source of discontent about aging faces. So it seems Kybella has arrived just in time. Candidly, there is a lot to like about Kybella. It has solid science behind it, backed by clinical trials involving 2,600 patients worldwide. Impressive results have been well documented photographically. Some before-and-after photos are on this website. Kybella received a 79% patient satisfaction rating at trial. Very good again. As a minimally-invasive, low risk modality, patients can expect fewer and milder side effects compared to surgical procedures.
Patients will also appreciate that it’s done with local anesthetic. Aftercare is easy and it’s lifestyle-friendly (very little downtime if any). Schedule your appointment for Friday and by Monday nobody should be the wiser.

From a doctor’s point of view, Kybella offers a sensible way to treat patients without surgery. I have many patients with submental fat who are quite young and fit but still suffer a double chin and they are clearly not ready for a surgical lift. Another group that I think will become Kybella fans are men. Many of us have double chins but can’t take the time off or can’t bear the fuss associated with surgery.

Another plus for physicians and patients alike? Since Kybella treatments are done in a series, it allows us to inject, observe the progress and adjust subsequent treatment to achieve the best overall appearance on an individual basis. In effect, we can customize or “fine tune” it-a huge advantage over liposuction or surgery.

Overall, Kybella is a procedure that rewards careful patient selection and skilled injection technique. As always, you can count on us to tell you honestly if this is a good choice for you and that we will use our considerable injection skill to your best advantage.

It’s about time for me to weigh in and share my impressions about our newest addition at the office: Vanquish Flex treatments for fat reduction and sculpting thighs and arms. First off, let me say how lucky I feel, that we have so many lovely patients who take good care of their bodies, are diligent with diet and exercise and sun protection. All that notwithstanding, they are troubled by fatty areas on their thighs and arms that their good habits don’t seem to effect. We feel Vanquish Flex will be extremely for useful for them, offering another tool to help them keep trim, feel better in their clothes and in their own skin.

Vanquish Flex is actually the addition of adjustable treatment panels to our existing upgraded Vanquish system which has been so popular for reducing and contouring torso areas (tummy, love handles, back bulge) As you can see in the photo above, the Flex panels are easily positioned to target the saddle bags and inner thighs, giving legs a more defined shape overall. Great for everyone who lives in shorts, bathing suits and active wear. In addition, we will be treating fatty deposits on upper arms…good news for the sleeveless.

Completely non-invasive, Vanquish avoids the negatives associated with SmartLipo. Providing your fatty areas are not extensive, it will do the job nicely, giving you a noticeable improvement at a terrific savings. It’s FDA-cleared. It’s a 6-week process, with progressive improvements in the ensuing months. It’s very easy to like: no changes to your lifestyle; just dedicate yourself to staying well hydrated so your body can flush the fat away and maintain your results

As many of you know, I believe in science and all that it can offer us. So it’s no surprise that when I was considering a fat reduction system, scientific proof was at the top of my list. Vanquish had remarkable before-and-after treatment photos but more importantly, it had proof that fat cells were actually being killed off. The researchers used duplex ultrasound to demonstrate not only a reduction in girth measurement but more importantly a 60% reduction in the thickness of the fat layer…they went from 7.6mm to 2.9mm in four treatments. This means that through a process we call “apoptosis” or programmed cell death, the treated fat cells were eliminated and won’t be coming back. Remember, that new fat cells can grow at any time so you have to watch your diet and exercise, as always. But the iimportant this is that Vanquish can help people be thinner and it can do it safely and affordably without pain or downtime. Needless to say, I’m going to be using it myself because who couldn’t use this.

Putting Vanquish in Perspective for All My Patients. I am excited by the possibilities that
Vanquish offers. It has the largest treatment area in the industry and could be utlimately be used for many areas of the body but for right now, it does a wonderful job on the abdomen. And because it doesn’t require the operator to move, there’s no chance of overlapping or creating a divot or trough. Vanquish requires a little patient commitment (drink plenty of water, before during and after treatment) and I like that too. The hydration will improve your skin and your health overall.