Kybella hard lump 6 months after treatment to inner thigh. Will it go away?

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I had inner thigh coolsculpting. On one side it left a "dent". Nothing huge, but it bothered me. 8 months ago I had Kybella injected on both sides of the "dent" to make it less noticeable. It worked well and it's smoother now. I still have one small lump about the size of a pea. You can't see it, I can only feel it. What is it and will it go away? I am considering other areas with Kybella but if I get lumps (and they are noticeable) can they be treated?

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Without examining you in person, it is literally impossible to predict what is causing the lump. If the Kybella improved the condition then it is possible that another treatment will eliminate this lump as well, but you would need to speak with your injector about this. Obviously, using Kybella on the thighs in considered off-label so there is simply not as much information on its efficacy in these areas....

Tianna Tsitsis, MD · Answer

It is difficult to diagnose the "lump" without physically seeing you.  There have been rare instances of CoolSculpting causing lumps and I have seen Kybella leave lumps as well. The lump may be something totally unrelated, just ot make the situation more confusing.  I would recommend returning to the physician that provided each of the treatments to get their opinions.  Even if the lump occurred due to one of the treatments, it does not mean it will happen again.  Please note that Kybella is not FDA approved for any area other than under the chin.  Good luck.

Lisa Jenks, MD · Answer

Without examining you, it is difficult to know what this lump is.  It could be a lymph node that swelled in response to the treatment or it could be a bit of fibrotic tissue that has not yet fully resolved or it could be a small amount of left-over fat.  I would recommend returning to the provider who injected the Kybella and letting them examine it.Best of luck to you.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Impossible to diagnose without imaging and examination. Maybe an area of fibrosis? Really guessing. As you know its off label, and if the lump is better than your previous condition , it should be a win. ALWAYS see your injector specialist as they have the B and A, consents and amount injected. This is off label, it can work, and you go to know what you are doing to get the best results. Dr Davin Lim, Telling it as it is....Brisbane Dermatologist. Australia.

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