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Kybella or neck lift for women over 40?

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Bea2013Aug 2, 2015

How does a doctor determine whether a patient needs a neck lift or would benefit from Kybella treatments? I'm considering having a consultation for Kybella, but am wondering if I should wait and save up for a neck lift. Also, does Kybella work well on women over 40? Thanks for your input!

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