Kybella or Coolsculpting: Which would you recommend? (photo)

Based on your photos, it looks like Kybella would be your best option since your neck configuration probably won't fit the CoolMini applicator. 

Thank you for your question!We offer the CoolMini as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate.  For optimal results, 2 treatments are generally required. The treatments are separated by 4-6 weeks. Treatments are planned using templates of the CoolMini applicator. For fat localized to the sub mental chin, a single applicator per session may be required.  If there is significant fat more laterally in the neck, 2 or 3 overlapping applicators may be required to produce the optimal result.  We also offer Kybella and often use the two to develop customized a non-invasive alternative to surgical options. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who offers all these options to discuss what is best for you.Best regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS

Dear LunaLynch, Based on your photos above I actually don't think you would have enough to fit inside the cool mini. The applicator needs filled to work and comes in one size. However, an in person consultation with a trusted provider is best for an assessment. For Kybella we can inject just enough even in small pockets. For down time, yes there is a little swelling and tenderness for a few days to a 1-2 week time span but because you have so little I would not anticipate much recovery per say. Either way go to a trustworthy office for your treatments. Best of Luck. 

Hello,Thank you for your question and photo. CoolSculpting is also a permanent form of fat reduction. Based on the pictures you may not be a candidate. There needs to be enough fat, and the right kind of fat. Consult with a local physician in person to determine the best course of treatment. Good luck!

We often use a combination of both.  I would suggest cool mini along the jawline.  With an experienced practitioner, this does a great job of defining the jawline.  It may overlap in the middle where your submental fat is.   A kybella treatment midline is sometimes very beneficial after cool mini.

LunaLynch:
This is a very interesting question that comes up all the time, CoolSculpting vs Kybella?? The answer will vary between practitioners. Ultimately, both treatments are highly effective and will give you the desired results. At the CoolSculpting Training Center my response to this exact question is: the CoolMini works best at reducing the volume of submental fat and Kybella is best utilized to sculpt the smaller areas and optimize results. While it is always hard to assess a patient from a picture, the photos you have submitted suggest that the fine tuning ability of Kybella may be your best option. An examination from an experienced Kybella/CoolSculpting practitioner will offer you insight to the best treatment option.
Be Well
Dr Scott Gerrish - CoolSculpting University East Coast Medical Director

Coolsculpting and Kybella are both permanent treatments for fat reduction.  Kybella might be a better option for what you are looking for in jawline definition.  Hope this helps. 

Hi,
Both are great choices with the right candidate, I'm not sure if you've got enough fat to get into the CoolMini applicator for the chin so Kybella may be better for you.  Your provider can definitely measure and assess for both procedures.

The two best non-surgical treatments to reduce Submental Fat is Kybella and/or Coolsculpting Mini.Kybella (Deoxcholic Acid) is the first non-surgical, FDA approved injection to reduce submental fat. Some of the side-effects include bruising, swelling, redness and numbness. To reduce this we ask patients to discontinue any blood thinners prior to their treatment, and recommend an anti-inflammatory post treatment. Treatments are done once every 4-6 weeks, for up to 5 sessions.
Coolsculpting Mini is a non-surgical treatment that uses cryolipolysis (or freezing) to reduce stubborn pockets of fat. It works by delivering controlled cooling to a localized area, which then causes apoptosis (cellular death) to the submental fat. Results are permanent but patient are advised to maintain weight. Some side-effects include swelling and numbness, but most patients return to normal activities the same day.

We commonly recommend combining both treatments so the patients may achieve optimal results. Always discuss desired outcome with your Board-Certified Dermatologist. 

Thank you for your question. Kybella and CoolSculpting are both great options for submental fat. Looking at your photos, I agree that the change between the two is nothing drastic, but I can also understand why it bothers you. Kybella and CoolSculpting are both permanent in that they destroy fat cells that your body cannot recreate - they are just done in different manners. It appears that Kybella may be the best option for you since you don't have very much fat in the area (probably not enough for the CoolSculpting applicator to grab onto). Kybella can be injected in the area and destroy the fat cells while also providing a slight tightening effect. My best advice is to make sure you are seeing a reputable provider that you feel comfortable with. Best of luck to you!