Dr. Jeffrey Hartog Appointed a Speaker, Trainer for Kybella

    WINTER PARK, FL, July 23, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Bougainvillea Clinique announced Wednesday that principal plastic surgeon and founder Dr. Jeffrey Hartog completed training over the weekend to become a speaker and trainer for Kybella. Kybella is the first and only injectable approved by the FDA to treat the appearance of excess fat in the space beneath the chin and at the top of the neck, frequently known as a "double chin."

"Before Kybella, patients who were unhappy with a double chin had to undergo submental liposuction to get this portion of their face looking toned," Dr. Hartog said. "I am honored to be able to speak about the benefits of a noninvasive alternative that has been proven safe and effective, and train other doctors to perform this treatment."

The FDA approved Kybella earlier this year to treat excess fat below the jaw line. Patients can undergo up to six sessions of injections with Kybella depending on the amount of fullness below the chin. Each session must be scheduled at least one month or more apart, according to the FDA approval announcement.

Nearly 80 percent of patients in clinical trials were satisfied with their appearance after receiving Kybella injections, according to materials released by manufacturer Kythera Biopharmaceuticals. Patients reported improved self-esteem and reduced embarrassment about the appearance of their face and chin.

Dr. Hartog said that Kybella is "ideally suited" for both women and men who want to make subtle improvements to the contour of their face, especially those in a professional setting.

"In the workplace, there is often pressure to look your best, but many professionals are concerned about the drastic change surgery may have," he said. "Kybella is often preferable for these patients because it can be customized to make discreet changes to the shape of the jaw line and the profile of the chin and face."

About The Bougainvillea Clinique

Led by dual board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hartog, The Bougainvillea Clinique is dedicated to providing innovative plastic surgery and noninvasive treatment options for patients in the Orlando and Winter Park areas of Central Florida. Dr. Hartog has embraced advanced treatments such as scarless breast surgery, CoolSculpting and other non-surgical body contouring, Nanofat therapy, and the latest fillers and injectable treatments, including Kybella.

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