Hello! Tomorrow I'm going in for my second round of Kybella injections. Is it okay to have some beard stubble or do I need to shave it off completely? Just curious since beard grown usually helps reduced the appearance of the swelling. Any information/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Answer: Shaving before Kybella Shaving is not necessary prior to Kybella treatments. Short stubble will not interfere with the Kybella treatment since the Kybella acts on the fatty layer which is below the skin and hair follicles. As long as the area can be marked appropriately by the physician the treatment should go well. The second treatment usually has much less swelling that the first so your downtime should be much improved. Best wishes.
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Answer: Shaving before Kybella Shaving is not necessary prior to Kybella treatments. Short stubble will not interfere with the Kybella treatment since the Kybella acts on the fatty layer which is below the skin and hair follicles. As long as the area can be marked appropriately by the physician the treatment should go well. The second treatment usually has much less swelling that the first so your downtime should be much improved. Best wishes.
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Answer: Is shaving necessary before Kybella? Marking the area before kybella injection is a critical step, it would be hard to mark with hair on the skin, it is very essential to keep the area sterile before injection. In my opinion it is helpful to shave the area.
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Answer: Is shaving necessary before Kybella? Marking the area before kybella injection is a critical step, it would be hard to mark with hair on the skin, it is very essential to keep the area sterile before injection. In my opinion it is helpful to shave the area.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Do I Need to be Clean Shaven Before Kybella? A Little Stubble Is OK With Kybella If you have just a little beard stubble, it shouldn’t interfere with your Kybella injections. I prefer not to treat patients with beards, however, because the hair can displace the template we use to guide our injections. The hair can also interfere with the trajectory of the needle. Call your board-certified dermatologist to find out his or her preferences and then make your decision accordingly. If you are injected with the right amount of Kybella, your swelling should be minimal and only last a few days.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Do I Need to be Clean Shaven Before Kybella? A Little Stubble Is OK With Kybella If you have just a little beard stubble, it shouldn’t interfere with your Kybella injections. I prefer not to treat patients with beards, however, because the hair can displace the template we use to guide our injections. The hair can also interfere with the trajectory of the needle. Call your board-certified dermatologist to find out his or her preferences and then make your decision accordingly. If you are injected with the right amount of Kybella, your swelling should be minimal and only last a few days.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Do I need to be clean shaven before Kybella injection? I prefer not to have the patient shave a full 3 days before the Kybella injection. Fresh shaven skin could lead to defects in the epithelial layer and potentially increase the risks of infection. You should speak to your injector about your concerns.Best wishes,
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Do I need to be clean shaven before Kybella injection? I prefer not to have the patient shave a full 3 days before the Kybella injection. Fresh shaven skin could lead to defects in the epithelial layer and potentially increase the risks of infection. You should speak to your injector about your concerns.Best wishes,
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Kybella Facts about Shaving & Results--add thermage, ultherapy, exilis, VASER, ThermiRF I recommend following up with your practitioner about their recommendations about shaving before Kybella. It isn't necessary to shave beforehand. Keep in mind, Kybella is good for dissolving fat under the chin, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options. I recommend Kybella with thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is an alternative for contouring the chin, if you're a candidate. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Kybella Facts about Shaving & Results--add thermage, ultherapy, exilis, VASER, ThermiRF I recommend following up with your practitioner about their recommendations about shaving before Kybella. It isn't necessary to shave beforehand. Keep in mind, Kybella is good for dissolving fat under the chin, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options. I recommend Kybella with thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is an alternative for contouring the chin, if you're a candidate. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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