Kybella vs Trusculpt for tightening Chin, which would you suggest?

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Which works better for tightening up a double chin kybella or trusculpt RF

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

both coolsculpting and kybella do not tighen skin, very rarely.  often the fat reduction causes the platysmal bands to become more apparent, if you need skin tighteing you need early neck lift with or without platysmaplasty, facetite, and morpheus treatments every 3-4 months, ultherapy/thermage yearly. all tightening procedures should be combiend with sente pressed contour as this cream is one of the few that helps tighen skin and crepiness.
With significant neck sagging you would need a neck/face lift with muscle tightening (platysmaplasty). at the same time lasers (fraxel,  co2 or erbium( or microneedling RF (fractora, intensif) can be . performed to improve the crepe skin or wrinkles.  You need a formal consultation, as the neck can be treated with a combination approach:
1. micro needling and lasers for texture
2. botox, disport or xeomin to help platysmal bands
3. intensif or fractora RF microneedling for crepe skin and lifting
4. fillers like belotero, restylane silk, juvederm volbella to improve lines and folds
5. neck/face lifting if sagging is prominent or early starting +/- platysmaplasty (muscle tightening)
6. J plasma/Renuvion, thermiRF, inmode facetite for internal tightening
7. ultherapy and thermage for external tightening
8. regular Venus legacy, exilis ultra, or inmode forma treatments with facials to maintain tightness
9. PDO novathreads or silhouette instalift cone threads for lifting and long-term collagen production
see an expert for a full evaluation and treatment plan based on your individual situation and goals.
Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear fatRanger,
Kybella typically takes 3 to 5 treatments to work. This is why I've stopped carrying Kybella in my office.  I recommend neck liposuction more often then any injectable procedure for the neck now. It provides superior results gives me more control over the area than any injectable.  It also costs about the same as what you paid for your first kybella session. The liposuction can be done under local while awake in the office and recovery is about the same as kybella.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Milan Shah, MD · Answer

Both Kybella and Trusculpt are used for chin contouring, but they work differently. Kybella is an injectable treatment that dissolves fat cells, while Trusculpt is a non-invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency to tighten and sculpt the area.The choice between the two depends on your specific goals and preferences. Kybella is better for reducing submental fat (double chin), while Trusculpt focuses on skin tightening and contouring. Consult with a medical professional to discuss your individual needs and determine which option is best for you.

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