I had liposuction performed on my neck 10 years ago, but I still have a double chin although I have gained no weight. Would a treatment like Kybella help me? Or is this more an issue of saggy skin than fat? Would it be dangerous to try the Kybella treatment given that I already had lipo?
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April 27, 2018
Answer: Can You Have Kybella After Lipo? Kybella After Lipo OK, but ThermiTight Tightens Sagging Neck, Too
I do not recommend Kybella for the lower face and jawline. It is not FDA-approved for this usage, and studies have shown risks of nerve injury when used in these areas. Kybella is indicated for the submental area only - the area under the chin in the central part of the neck. An alternative is ...
Thank you for your question. Kybella can be an excellent choice to dissolve fat in the sub-mental area. This being said, if you have excess skin, Kybella can make the excess skin look even worse once the fat is reduced. Without your pre-procedure photos it is impossible to determine what is...
Numbness after Kybella may last for several weeks. Most patients may need 2-3 treatments typically 8 weeks apart. Swelling after the treatment may take up to 8 weeks to subside.