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J0591 Injection deoxycholic acid, 1 milligrams

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Also known as: deoxycholic acid, Kybella

Deoxycholic acid injection, 1 milligram, a naturally occurring bile acid that destroys adipocytes for non-surgical fat reduction, particularly under the chin.

Clinical Context

Only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for submental fullness (double chin). Administered via multiple intradermal injections under the chin with permanent destruction of fat cells.

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Specialties

dermatologyaesthetic medicineplastic surgery

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