Knoxville Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kleto Becomes First Doctor in East Tennessee to Complete Kybella Training

    KNOXVILLE, TN, October 05, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The dreaded "double chin" is often a result of lost skin elasticity, aging, weight gain and/or genetics. Treating excess fat below the chin formerly meant surgery, but this is no longer the case for patients in East Tennessee: Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dean Kleto announced Monday that he is the first physician in this part of the state to complete training in the use of Kybella and offer the injectable at his office.

Manufactured by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Kybella is the first and only non-surgical treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration for reducing fat below the chin.

"We are excited about the opportunity to offer Kybella to patients in Knoxville and all of East Tennessee," Dr. Kleto said. "Many patients are self-conscious about their double chin, and Kybella makes it possible to get rid of excess fat without liposuction or other surgery."

Kybella treatment consists of strategic injections into areas of unwanted fat beneath the chin. The active ingredient in Kybella is deoxyholic acid, a "naturally occurring molecule in the body" that "causes the destruction of fat cells," Dr. Kleto wrote in an article for Everything Knoxville Magazine.

Some patients see results after two sessions spaced one month apart, while other patients might require four to six visits before experiencing reduction in the profile of their chin. Dr. Kleto said he collaborates with patients to create a Kybella treatment plan that fits the individual characteristics of their face and neck.

"Customization is crucial in plastic surgery, even if you're using a non-surgical product," he said. "I think patients will be amazed at the outcomes of treatment with Kybella."

About Dean Kleto, MD

Dr. Dean Kleto has been performing plastic and reconstructive procedures in East Tennessee for over 25 years. With convenient offices in Knoxville and Sevierville, patients can explore a range of body, breast and face procedures, as well as non-surgical cosmetic treatments and skin care. Dr. Kleto is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Practice website: http://www.drkleto.com/

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