Here’s something that might surprise you about AH Smiles. Dr. Brent Engelberg and his team don’t just take care of your teeth. They also help patients address something completely different but equally frustrating: that stubborn pocket of fat under the chin that just won’t budge no matter how many crunches you do or how much weight you lose. It’s called a double chin. And yes, your dentist in Arlington Heights could help with it.
Why Your Dentist?
This is usually the first question people ask, and it’s a fair one. What does a double chin have to do with dentistry?
The answer is simpler than you might think. A smile makeover isn’t just about teeth. It’s about your whole face, your confidence, and how you present yourself to the world. Dr. Engelberg is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which means he’s trained to think about facial aesthetics as a complete picture.
When you invest in your smile, whether through veneers, implants, or a full makeover, the areas around your mouth and jaw become part of that conversation. The profile of your chin and jawline frames your smile. Addressing that area can complete the transformation in a way that teeth alone cannot.
Meet Kybella®
The specific treatment offered at AH Smiles for under-chin fat is called Kybella®. It’s FDA-approved and works in a straightforward way.
Kybella is an injectable that contains a synthetic version of something your body already produces, a molecule that helps break down and absorb dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath your chin, it goes to work destroying fat cells in that area. Once those cells are gone, they’re gone for good.
The treatment typically involves a series of sessions, spaced about a month apart. Each visit takes maybe 15 to 20 minutes. You can drive yourself afterward and go right back to your day. There’s some swelling afterward, that’s normal and expected, but it fades, and with it should go the fat.
Who It’s For
Kybella isn’t for everyone with a double chin, because not every double chin is caused by the same thing. Some are about genetics. Some are about aging and skin elasticity. Others are about weight. Dr. Engelberg evaluates each patient individually to determine whether Kybella makes sense for their situation.
The ideal candidate is someone who has moderate to significant submental fat (that’s the fancy term for under-chin fat) and wants it gone without surgery. No incisions. No scars. And no downtime.
The Confidence Connection
Here’s what’s interesting. Patients who come in for smile makeovers often mention feeling self-conscious about their profile. They love their new smile when they’re facing someone, but from the side? They still see something that bothers them.
Addressing that area changes more than just their appearance. It changes how they feel in photos, in conversations, in moments when someone catches them from an angle they can’t control. That might sound like a small thing, but for a lot of people, it’s not.
What to Expect
If you’re curious about whether Kybella might be right for you, the first step is a conversation with Dr. Engelberg. He’ll look at your profile, talk about your goals, and explain what you can realistically expect. You’ll get a clear picture of how many sessions you might need, what the recovery looks like, and what results you can expect.
More Than Just Teeth
At AH Smiles, “dentistry done differently” means looking at the whole picture. It means offering solutions that go beyond fillings and cleanings to help patients feel genuinely confident in their appearance.
If that stubborn spot under your chin has been bothering you for years, you now know something you didn’t before. Your dentist might be exactly the right person to talk to about it. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options.