Can Kybella contribute to ear infection?

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About a month ago I received my 1st Kybella treatment. I believe I had 26 shots. After treatment, I had the usual swelling that is due to the treatment. About a week later, I got sick with an upper respiratory infection. As my illness progressed a couple of days, I ended up with fluid in my middle ear. I am not prone to ear infections. My question is, can the swelling caused by the Kybella treatment cause swelling or pressure on your adenoids and/or eustachian tubes?

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Kybella should not affect or cause an ear infection.  Having said that, if you are experiencing an active infection, I would wait until the infection resolves before setting out on a procedure that induces inflammation.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Kybella cannot cause an ear infection. It was likely just a coincidence. I suggst you speak to your physician if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question nomad. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. If placed in the neck, Kybella will unlikely have an effect on the inner ear. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Your Kybella treatment should not affect your ear or be the case of an infection. This is assuming that the Kybella was not used "off label" to treat an area of your face other than the submental fat in your chin. Kindly,Kouros Azar

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

It is not likely that your middle ear problem is related to the Kybella injectable treatment. This is assuming that it was injected to the submental area only and not some other region of your face.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Kybella should not affect the ear and would not travel up that way into the tissues to affect the ear.It would be metabolized via the lymphatic system.

William Marshall Guy, MD · Answer

Hello nomad11,No, Kybella would not contribute to your ear infection.  When you got your upper respiratory infection that led to swelling in the back of the nose (called the adenoids).  The tube that connects the ear to the throat to allow the ear to be cleared is right in front of this area.  When the adenoids swell, the tube blocks up and you can get fluid in your ear.  Your Kybella would not have affected this in any manner.I hope this helps and good luck.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Kybella is an amazing injection for the submental fat when injected properly. It sounds like it was just coincidence that you had this ear infection. I often combine Kybella with Thermage for the best skin tightening results in the lower face. Please consult an expert for this permanent injection.  Best, Dr. Green

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