Follow-up to my first question. Clarifying my first question. Kybella no change. doctor did not use temporary tattoo.

Thank you for your question.  You should always seek treatment from an experienced board-certified facial plastic surgeon who adheres to FDA guidelines for injecting Kybella.  The grid is used to ensure that optimal treatment is given.    Make sure that you follow up with your injector about your results and/or subsequent treatments.

Thank you for your question about Kybella. I cannot speak for all providers, but at our practice we use the template on every patient.  We have highly skilled injectors who have been injecting for years, and we still use the template.  The template helps the injector stay on track with what areas have been or need to be injected.  The guide also points out areas to avoid injecting.  To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question.  Temporary tattoos are meant to be a guide as to where to inject.  I teach other injectors for the company and encourage everyone to incorporate the use of the tattoos as part of their injection protocol.  Having said that, what is more important than the tattoos is the experience level of the injector and their ability to define the treatment area based on the patient assessment, consideration for asymmetry between the left and right sides.  I would ensure that you go to a injector with experience in facial injections and assessments and with experience in Kybella.  In addition, if you go to a plastic surgeon, you may also hear what your surgical alternatives are.

Thank you for your question, Katherine. Please see a board certified facial plastic surgeon that follows all FDA guidelines with the Kybella procedures. I suggest you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

Hi, I always use the tattoo because it allows symmetrical injections.  The other reason I use it is so I can get an idea of how much kybella to draw up.  My patients generally require about 12-18 injections.  It is important to inject into the fat and not the muscle.  It is best to look at your before and after pictures to have a more accurate assessment of your "after."