The short answer
Kybella at Cosmetica Med Spa in Boca Raton is $450 per session. Most clients need 1 to 3 sessions, so a full plan usually costs $450 to $1,350. We price Kybella per session, and your provider confirms how many vials your area needs, and your total, at your consultation.
For a national reference point, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists an average Kybella fee of $1,157 in its 2023 cost report. CareCredit's 2024 cost study puts the national average at $1,640 per treatment and $640 per vial.
Kybella total cost by number of sessions
One session is $450, two are $900 and three are $1,350.
| Sessions | Total at Cosmetica | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session | $450 | Results show at 4 to 6 weeks |
| 2 sessions | $900 | About 2 to 3 months, start to finish |
| 3 sessions | $1,350 | About 3 to 4 months, start to finish |
How many sessions you need depends on the size of the fat pocket and how much change you want. We check your result 4 to 6 weeks after each session and decide together whether another one makes sense.
How many vials of Kybella you need
The number of vials depends on the size of the area, because the FDA label doses Kybella by surface area: 2 mg per square centimeter of chin fat. Each injection is 0.2 mL, placed about 1 cm apart on a grid drawn under your chin.
Kybella comes in 2 mL vials. Using the label's own numbers, one vial covers about 10 injection points. The label caps a single session at 50 injections, or 10 mL in total.
| Injection points on the grid | Kybella used | Vials (2 mL each) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 mL | 1 |
| 20 | 4 mL | 2 |
| 30 | 6 mL | 3 |
| 50 (label maximum per session) | 10 mL | 5 |
Many practices quote Kybella per vial. At Cosmetica, it's priced per session, and your total is confirmed before anything begins.
How far apart Kybella sessions are
Kybella sessions are spaced at least one month apart, as the FDA label requires. The label allows up to 6 treatments in total.
In the two trials behind Kybella's approval, participants could receive up to six treatments, and 59% received all six. Results build over 4 to 6 weeks after each session as your body clears the treated fat. That's why we wait before deciding on the next one.
What results to expect
About 7 in 10 people treated with Kybella improved by at least one grade on a chin-fat scale in its two FDA trials. The trials enrolled 1,022 adults, and results were measured 12 weeks after each person's last treatment.
| Measure (FDA prescribing information) | Kybella | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| At least a 1-grade improvement, rated by doctor and patient (Trial 1) | 70.0% | 18.6% |
| At least a 1-grade improvement, rated by doctor and patient (Trial 2) | 66.5% | 22.2% |
| At least 10% less chin fat on MRI (subset of patients) | 43% | 5% |
With a steady weight, the change lasts. Allergan, which makes Kybella, says the fat cells it treats can no longer store or build up fat. A large weight gain can still bring back some fullness. Individual results vary.
How to prepare for Kybella
Preparing for Kybella comes down to sharing your health history at your consultation and planning around about two weeks of swelling. Many people are treated the same day, so come ready.
Tell your provider about
- Past surgery or cosmetic treatment on your chin or neck. The FDA label notes that earlier procedures can shift landmarks or leave scar tissue, so your injector plans around them.
- Trouble swallowing, now or in the past. The label says Kybella can make an existing swallowing problem worse, so this helps decide whether it's the right fit for you.
- Blood thinners, aspirin or anything else that affects bleeding. The label advises extra care for people with bleeding problems or on antiplatelet or anticoagulant medicine, since bruising is common. Keep taking any prescribed medicine unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a rash, sore or infection under your chin. Kybella isn't recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it isn't injected over an infection, so we'd pick a later date.
Your provider also checks for other causes of fullness that the label names, such as an enlarged thyroid or swollen lymph nodes.
Plan around the swelling
- Book at least 2 weeks before a wedding, photos or a big event, or about 6 weeks ahead if you want the final result in the pictures.
- Keep the first 3 days free of hard workouts, since our Kybella aftercare skips strenuous activity for that long.
- Have an ice pack, a thin cloth and 2 to 3 pillows ready at home for icing and sleeping with your head raised.
Who gives Kybella, and what happens in a session
The FDA label says Kybella should be given by a healthcare provider. At Cosmetica, every Kybella plan is overseen by our medical director, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Andrei Gherghina.
A session takes about 20 minutes and follows the label's method step by step.
- Mapping. Your injector feels for the fat, outlines the area and marks a 1 cm grid. The label keeps injections out of a band about 1 to 1.5 cm below the jawbone, which protects the nerve that moves the lower lip.
- Comfort. The area is numbed first, with ice, cold packs or a local anesthetic such as lidocaine, as the label allows.
- Injections. Each grid point gets one small injection into the fat. The label allows up to 50 in a session, and a smaller area needs fewer.
- Home the same day. You leave with ice on the area, and you can drive yourself home.
Kybella vs lipo shots
Kybella and lipo shots share an active ingredient, deoxycholic acid, but they are different services. Kybella is the FDA-approved brand for fat under the chin. Lipo shots use a compounded version for small areas of fat on the body.
| Kybella | Lipo shots | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | FDA-approved deoxycholic acid made by Allergan | Compounded deoxycholic acid, prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy |
| FDA status | Approved for moderate to severe fullness from fat under the chin, in adults | Compounded medications aren't FDA-approved, and use on the body is off-label |
| Areas | Under the chin | Lower belly, love handles, bra line and other small pockets on the body |
| Price at Cosmetica | $450 per session | From $249 |
| Sessions | Usually 1 to 3, at least a month apart | Usually 1 to 3, about 4 to 6 weeks apart |
| Results show | 4 to 6 weeks after each session | 4 to 6 weeks after each session |
| Swelling | About 5 days, sometimes up to 2 weeks | Several days, sometimes up to about 2 weeks |
Other ways to treat a double chin
Chin filler, jawline filler, Titan skin tightening, a PDO thread lift and Botox each treat a different cause of a double chin, while Kybella treats the fat itself. Many people have more than one cause, so a combined plan is common.
| What's behind the fullness | Option at Cosmetica | Typical plan and price |
|---|---|---|
| A pinchable pocket of fat under the chin | Kybella | 1 to 3 sessions at $450 each |
| A chin that sits back, so the neck looks fuller in profile | Chin filler | 1 to 2 syringes at $699 each; lasts about 12 to 18 months |
| A jaw with no clear edge where it meets the neck | Jawline filler | 2 or more syringes, from $1,398; lasts 12 months or more |
| Loose or crepey skin rather than fat | Titan skin tightening or a PDO thread lift | Titan from $400 per session, as a series; thread lift from $999 per area, lasting about 12 to 18 months |
| Vertical neck bands that show when you tense | Botox, FDA approved for moderate to severe neck bands | $9.99 per unit |
| Fullness that comes with overall weight | Medical weight loss with tirzepatide (Zepbound) | $100 monthly membership; the medication is bought directly from Eli Lilly |
| Several of these at once | Facial balancing, often with Kybella | From $1,599 |
A common pairing is Kybella for the fat plus chin filler for projection. To see how each cause looks and what it costs, visit our double chin treatment page.
What affects your total
The number of sessions is the main driver of your total. Larger fat pockets take more vials and sometimes more sessions. Treatments for a small chin, a soft jaw or loose skin are priced on their own, as in the table above. Kybella costs the same for men and women.
What to know before your treatment
Swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and firmness under the chin are common and temporary. In Kybella's FDA trials, these occurred in 87%, 72%, 70%, 66%, 27% and 23% of treated patients.
- About 4% had temporary weakness of the nerve that moves the lower lip, causing an uneven smile. Every case resolved, in a median of 44 days, according to the prescribing information.
- About 2% had temporary difficulty swallowing, which resolved in a median of 3 days. If you notice either, call us right away.
- The prescribing information also lists hair loss at the injection site (worth knowing for men with beards), skin sores and infection.
- The label, updated in September 2026, adds that small lumps (nodules) or larger masses can form at injection sites. Some may need medical care to resolve.
Swelling usually settles within about 5 days and sometimes takes up to 2 weeks. See our aftercare guide for what to do after each session.
Ways to pay
We accept cash, all major credit cards, Cherry and CareCredit, so you can spread a multi-session plan over time. See financing for details. Kybella is cosmetic, and we don't bill insurance.
Booking online takes a $100 deposit, which goes toward your treatment.
Questions we hear
Is Kybella priced per vial or per session?
At Cosmetica Med Spa, Kybella is priced per session, at $450. Your provider confirms how many vials your area needs at your consultation.
How many vials of Kybella do I need?
It depends on the size of the area. Based on the FDA label, each 2 mL vial covers about 10 injection points, and one session can use up to 5 vials.
How many Kybella sessions will I need?
Our clients usually need 1 to 3. Larger areas can need more, and the FDA label allows up to 6, each at least a month apart.
How many injections are in one Kybella session?
Up to 50, per the FDA label, each placed on a 1 cm grid. A smaller area needs fewer injections.
Who can give Kybella injections?
The FDA label says a healthcare provider should give Kybella. At Cosmetica, every plan is overseen by our medical director, a board-certified dermatologist.
Is Kybella cheaper than chin lipo?
Usually, yes. RealSelf reports an average of $1,228 for Kybella and $3,274 for chin liposuction. At Cosmetica, a 1- to 3-session Kybella plan is $450 to $1,350.
Can Kybella be used on the stomach?
Kybella is FDA-approved only for fat under the chin. For small pockets of fat on the body, ask about lipo shots, which start at $249.
Does insurance cover Kybella?
No. Kybella is a cosmetic treatment, and we don't bill insurance. You can spread payments with Cherry or CareCredit.
Ready to plan your profile? Book a Kybella consultation, call (561) 621-1578, or see every option on our double chin treatment page.
Sources
- Kybella (deoxycholic acid) injection, full prescribing information, AbbVie (revised 09/2026)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Kybella original prescribing information (2015)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons: 2023 cosmetic procedures average cost
- CareCredit: Kybella cost and procedure guide (Synchrony 2024 cost study)
- RealSelf: How much does Kybella cost?