Can Kybella be used for sagging jowls as I don't want a surgical procedure?

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Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, without a photo or a face-to-face meeting, it’s impossible to say whether Kybella is the right treatment for you. I’ve had amazing results using Kybella to melt away fat deposits in the jowl area. The Kybella also helps contract the skin in that area. However, not all jowls contain fat, so it might not be the right treatment for you. Also, if your skin sags too much you might need Silhouette thread lifts, ThermiTight or Ultherapy with or without Kybella to get the look you want. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will allow your skin quality and fat deposits to be evaluated so you can get an answer that matches your needs and desires.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kybella can be helpful. Kybella is intended to eliminate a double chin, also known as submental fat. If your sagging jowls are the result of fat, Kybella may help. There are other non-surgical treatments that can assist with sagging jowls such as Ultherapy. Ultimately, please schedule a consultation with a provider who can best determine if Kybella would benefit you. All the best!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach would give the most improvement. For sagging in the neck or jowls use PDO threads, Silhouette instalift threads, Thermage, Ultherapy, and fillers to define and shape the jawline.  Sometimes an early face or neck lift is needed. VASER with ThermiRF is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. See a cosmetic dermatologist for a long term treatment plan. 
Best, Dr. Emer.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! If the sagging jowls are caused mainly by fat, then Kybella can help.  Kybella will not tighten skin.  If surgery is not an option for you, then Profound RF is your best option.  We now combine this with Threads to improve results.  Seek out an opinion from a board-certified surgeon.

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

It would be off label use and given the possibliity of a temporary nerve paralysis this would not be recommended. The jowls include sagging skin and fascia and the Kybella addresses neither of those. Options to address a jowl other than a facelift include fillers used carefully, skin tightening like Ulthera and surgery. Overall its not debatable that only surgery will get you the true results of eliminating the jowls. Of course there is more downtime and more cost but think carefully about what your end goal is. If its just to soften a jowl then you can totally go with the aforementioned options. Good things don't come easy. Hope that helps!

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Can Kybella be used for sagging jowls as I don't want a surgical procedure?

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Answer: If the sagging jowls are caused mainly by fat, then Kybella can help.

Answer: If the sagging jowls are caused mainly by fat, then Kybella can help.

Answer: Nerve Paralysis

Answer: Nerve Paralysis

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Can Kybella be used for sagging jowls as I don't want a surgical procedure?

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Answer: If the sagging jowls are caused mainly by fat, then Kybella can help.

Answer: If the sagging jowls are caused mainly by fat, then Kybella can help.

Answer: Nerve Paralysis

Answer: Nerve Paralysis

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