it’s been two weeks since my second round of kybella. they were spaced six weeks apart. i had it done by a dermatologist that was listed on the kybella website. i’m still swollen and my doctor told me not to worry. is it possible that i was incorrectly injected? is it possible that i won’t return to my baseline?
March 12, 2018
Answer: Kybella -- second round of 2 vials The standard care with Kybella has switched over time from 2 vials to 4 vials in one session. Most patients require a additional treatments-- sometimes even three treatments with the 4 vials. The results are quicker and more dramatic with the additional vials. I usually wait about 8 weeks between sessions. But, doing it a week or so in each direction should be fine. Make sure to follow the directions of taking antihistamines before your treatment. It helps reduce the swelling and still allow for great immune response. Enjoy your results! Dr. Onir
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March 12, 2018
Answer: Kybella -- second round of 2 vials The standard care with Kybella has switched over time from 2 vials to 4 vials in one session. Most patients require a additional treatments-- sometimes even three treatments with the 4 vials. The results are quicker and more dramatic with the additional vials. I usually wait about 8 weeks between sessions. But, doing it a week or so in each direction should be fine. Make sure to follow the directions of taking antihistamines before your treatment. It helps reduce the swelling and still allow for great immune response. Enjoy your results! Dr. Onir
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March 12, 2018
Answer: Kybella and swelling Thanks for the question and I appreciate your concern. Unfortunately, you are really early in the healing process and this can be completely normal. You should more than return to baseline, i.e. your results should show an appreciable decrease of fat in that area. Please be patient. If there is swelling and firmness I would recommend warm compresses and massaging the area nightly. It takes 12 weeks after each treatment to see the results. Best of luck. IF you are still not happy with the results I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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March 12, 2018
Answer: Kybella and swelling Thanks for the question and I appreciate your concern. Unfortunately, you are really early in the healing process and this can be completely normal. You should more than return to baseline, i.e. your results should show an appreciable decrease of fat in that area. Please be patient. If there is swelling and firmness I would recommend warm compresses and massaging the area nightly. It takes 12 weeks after each treatment to see the results. Best of luck. IF you are still not happy with the results I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
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