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What Happens if I Gain Weight Using Kybella?

by Kyle Song, MD
January 25th, 2016

Dr. Kyle Song Kybella for Double Chin Irvine, CAHave you heard about Kybella, a new treatment designed to help eliminate unwanted chin fat? Approved by the FDA in April of 2015, Kybella has slowly been rolling out to plastic surgery practices across the country.  Song Plastic Surgery of Irvine, California (serving the greater Orange County area) is proud to be among the first practices to offer this innovative treatment to its patients.

Kybella works because it uses deoxycholic acid to break down fat molecules within the chin area.  The acid eats away at submental fat cells, leaving surrounding healthy tissue untouched.  Eventually, the remnants of the destroyed fat cells are removed via the body’s waste processes.  Best of all, results with Kybella may be permanent, meaning you’ll never have to suffer from the embarrassment of a double chin again.

However, there is a caveat with this promise – if you gain weight while using or after using Kybella, your chin fat may return.  This is because Kybella is only effective at destroying existing fat cells – it has no effect  on any fat cells that may form in the future.

If you’re interested in using Kybella, it’s important to come into your Song Plastic Surgery consultation with the following in mind:

  • You plan on undergoing two to four treatments, which is the typical regimen needed to completely eliminate moderate to severe submental fat.
  • You understand that Kybella can’t be used to treat any other fat deposits within the body; it’s only be approved by the FDA for the treatment of chin fat.
  • You plan on maintaining your Kybella results with diet and exercise. As previously mentioned, Kybella can’t treat future fat cells, which is why patients need to keep up their results by maintaining their current weight.

If you have a complete understanding of the above caveats, then you’re likely an excellent candidate for Kybella treatments at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California.To learn more about Kybella or to see if you qualify as a candidate, schedule a consultation with owner and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song today.

Song Plastic Surgery serves the greater Orange County areas. Call (949) 701- 4454 to learn more about Kybella.

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Facial Rejuvenation Through The Ages

by Kyle Song, MD
July 3rd, 2014

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Spanish explorers scoured the swamps of Florida looking for the fabled Fountain of Youth – but in today’s day and age, individuals seeking everlasting youth only need to visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California (also serving the greater Orange County areas).  Kyle Song, MD provides facial rejuvenation treatments that can help you stave off wrinkles, keep hyperpigmentation at bay, and even help you peel several years off of your appearance.

Contrary to popular belief, facial rejuvenation doesn’t begin as soon as you see your first wrinkle.  Dr. Song encourages patients to look at facial rejuvenation as a lifelong process, as it can help ensure permanently beautiful and exceptional-looking skin.  From the formative teenage years until well into your Golden Years, you can enjoy facial rejuvenation through these ages:

In Your Teens and 20s:  During your formative years, plastic surgery should be kept to a minimum.  However, facial rejuvenation procedures can help set the foundation for exceptional skin tone that’s ready for any selfie.  During your teens, Dr. Song can use laser rejuvenation and microdermabrasions to help reduce the look of scars from acne and hyperpigmentation.  In your 20s, Dr. Song can provide Botox and dermal filler injections, which can stave off wrinkles and fine lines for much longer.  These treatments should be applied conservatively, which is why it’s important to see an esteemed plastic surgeon like Dr. Song.

In Your 30s:  This is where individuals may begin to see more signs of aging, and even start to notice deeper wrinkles and dynamic lines.  What’s more, if you enjoyed spending time in the sunshine during your teen years, you may notice more brown spots and hyperpigmentation.  Dr. Song can use chemical peels, microdermabrasions, and laser rejuvenation to start counteracting the symptoms of sun damage, as well as minimize the look of dynamic lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet.

In Your 40s and Beyond:  You may be seeing more wrinkles, but not to worry: Dr. Song’s aesthetic treatments can help keep the signs of aging at bay.  At this point, however, you may be considering the benefits of a facelift, particularly if your jawline has become saggy or your eyelids are beginning to droop.  Dr. Song can provide you with eyelid surgery, browlift, facelift, neck lift, and other treatments to ensure you look your best, no matter what decade you find yourself in.

For more information about Dr. Song’s facial rejuvenation treatments, or to schedule a consultation, visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California (also serving the greater Orange County areas) or call (949) 701-4454.

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Discover A Natural-Looking Face and Neck Lift Procedure

by Kyle Song, MD
December 23rd, 2013

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As we age we lose both volume and elasticity in our face.  Our cheeks begin to appear hollow and the skin tends to sag and collect on the jawline and neck. Most patients experiencing the facial changes of aging don’t necessarily want to look 20 years younger, but would like to achieve a more refreshed and rejuvenated version of their current self. Does this sound familiar? If so, then you will be happy to know that modern day technology provides us with a multitude ways to rejuvenate your face. Your options can range from laser resurfacing to fat grafting to a mini or full face and neck lift.  Done properly, these procedures will not make you appear to be a different person, but will result in a younger and more refreshed version of yourself.

Do Your Research:

Determine what results you want to see from your facial rejuvenation procedure in order to figure out what procedure would be best for you. Dr. Song, with Song Plastic Surgery, offers multiple options that can help you achieve the look you desire.  These procedures include the following:

  • Traditional Face and Necklift: This procedure allows Dr. Song to hide an incision in the contours of the ear and hairline, whereby he is able to resuspend and volumize the sagging cheeks and jowls.  The bands in the neck are removed, and a nice, tight angle of the neck is restored.  After this step, Dr. Song will remove the excess skin without creating unnatural tension lines in the cheek, which will result in a beautiful and smooth jawline.  After the contouring has been completed, Dr. Song will inject fat into the cheeks and folds to restore the youthful curves and fullness of the mid-portion of the face.  Because this is a more invasive procedure, typical recovery time is approximately two weeks.
  • Laser Face and Neck Lifts:  Laser technologies can be used to remove fat and resurface the neck and jawline.  This results in a trimmer, smoother jawline and neck without the stitches (in fact, this procedure can be done with just local anesthesia).
  • Liposuction: Dr. Song can utilize liposuction procedures to remove fatty areas from the neck and jawline, which can help create a more contoured and aesthetically pleasing appearance.  This can be done in conjunction with a traditional facelift or laser facelift.

To learn more about Dr. Song’s unique approach to face and neck lifts, visit Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, CA.  Dr. Song will provide you with the personalized attention you need to find the right face and neck lift procedure for your desired. Call now to schedule a consultation (949) 701-4454

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Categories Face, Facelift, Liposuction, Necklift
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