Kybella for armpit fat?

Hello!While most commonly used for double chin fat, you can use Kybella (deoxycholic acid) for bra fat, abdominal fat, love handles, inner thigh fat and more. Kybella is a FDA approved injection that kills and destroys fat cells permanently.  The key to this procedure lies in the surgical anatomy, the mistake most novice injectors make is injecting too superficial or too deep because they are unfamiliar with the surgical planes of the neck if they aren’t surgeons. The fat layer is in a specific plane that must be targeted directly in order to get efficacy with lowest risk. Body Fat Melting takes less than 20 minutes in Dr. Dugar’s expert hands. Following the procedure you can expect 1-7 days of redness, swelling, and tenderness.  Usually 2-3 sessions are required, spaced 2-3 months apart in between. Results last permanently.   

It's a great question. When the armpit skin is thick and elastic then armpit fat does really well with liposuction. Tiny holes are made and very small instruments are used to remove the stubborn fat. Once everything heals, no one will know that a little lipo was needed. 

As the principal investigator
for the FDA trials on Kybella, and with over 400 treatments performed, we found
that Kybella injections result in significant improvement in the appearance of
convexity or fullness associated with submental fat. The procedure is very well
tolerated by patients, fast, and can be performed in clinic. Kybella acts by
destroying fat cells in the area injected. The lysed fat cell contents create
an inflammatory reaction, resulting in skin contraction and tightening (in
addition to reduction of fat). Although Kybella is currently FDA-approved to
treat the fat underneath the chin area, other off-label applications for
Kybella at The Maas Clinic include treatment of cellulite or small, isolated
fatty deformities of the trunk or extremities, such as the“bra fat” area. I
have had great success using Kybella to help smooth out these small contour
irregularities. Prior to any intervention, however, a proper physical exam is
necessary. I recommend visiting a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is
experienced with Kybella injections.

Without examining you or seeing photos its difficult to give specific advice but Kybella is not likely to be approved for that purpose any time soon as the FDA process takes quite a bit of time. The only way to know what might help is to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to see what your options are. Best of luck! 

I find that VASER hi def liposuction does best in this area.  Kybella can work for small areas but takes many treatments and is expensive for the minimal change here.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kybella is not FDA approved for areas other than beneath the chin, though it could be used off-label for other areas. The armpit fat is often breast tissue and not just regular fatty tissue. It may respond to non-surgical radio frequency treatments or cryo type treatments, but liposuction is usually the best option.

Good morning - thanks for a great question, something we're hearing about more and more these days.The simple answer at present is "No", Kybella (Belkyra, Deoxycholic Acid) is currently not indicated for use outside of the sub mental area (treatment of the double chin).The more complicated answer is"Maybe, but not likely". Doctors are allowed to discuss and offer Off Label uses of many different treatments. Depending on the product and the area/symptom to be treated this often can be safe, effective and recognized  as such by other practicitioners.The main issue at the moment is tha tthere is no data to predict results of  treatment of fat deposits outside of the neck with Kybella. Also areas outside the neck will tend to be larger requiring higher doses and more visits. This can be somewhat expensive.Thankfully there are excellent surgical and non surgical options available for fullness/fat deposits in the area of the arm pit, bra roll and lateral chest.CoolSculpting with the CoolMini applicator is approved for this area and offers a safe, effective treatment with no down time. Skin tightening technologies (Thermage etc) can be considered in people with loose skin or mild stretch marks.Finally, though you are not keen to undergo another surgical treatment you might look into liposuction as an option. Depending on the specifics of your exam, you may be able to undergo this as an in office procedure with local anaesthesia only.Chat with your surgeon perhaps he or she offers these treatments. If not I'm sure there are board certified plastic surgeons in your area who can counsel you further.All the best with your search! Good Luck.Dr Nodwell

Thank you for
your question beauty8986. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. Kybella is only approved in this area although many doctors are currently using it to treat bra fat. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Since Kybelle is only approved for use under the chin, anything else is considered "off label" so there just isn't a lot of research yet as to the safety & efficacy of using Kybella to treat bra line fat pockets. Something like CoolSculpt might be a better option. Or, book a consultation with a qualified Kybella injector to discuss.Kindly,Kouros Azar

Coolsculpting is a fabulous non-surgical way to decrease the fat under the arms.  Kybella is not FDA approved to decrease fat in any other area other than under the neck.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Green