Hi there, I’ve recently had laser lipo (sculpsure) done on my double chin. I have been offered a discounted treatment for kybella which I’ve wanted to receive for ages but i am wondering if it is okay to have the injections after laser lipo? Is it likely to be less effective because the fat is currently in the process of melting? Thanks in advance
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As an oculoplastics specialist (expertise in eyelids and brows and eye sockets), I am aware of sodium deoxycholate injections (the active ingredient of Kybella) into the lower lid fat pads. It is an "off-label" use of Kybella....but the first use of injectable deoxycholate for...
Kybella is the first and only non-surgical treatment approved by the FDA for treating fullness under the chin (double chin). It is good for dissolving the submental fat under the chin area while contouring the jawline and making the chin more defined, but a combination approach is needed to g...
Hi Hunter, Kybella is a great option for the banana roll -- both for fat reduction and overall skin tightening. We actually combine this treatment with BTL and Venus Legacy, energy devices like Thermage and Ultherapy, and internal threads to improve the tightness and tone as needed.However, to g...