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.

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." 

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,

Thank you for your question.  I have not attempted to inject Kybella without the tattoo, and cannot speak to injection without doing this.  So far, I have had excellent results with Kybella, when injected as directed by the FDA.  You may want to discuss your concerns with another board certified facial plastic or general plastic surgeon, for a full evaluation and recommendation. I hope that this helps,-David Gilpin

Thank you for
your question Katherinexox. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. Kybella comes with a grid used to mark the area. The dots on the skin help to guide the injector on the injection points, but they are not necessary. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

The tattoo is a guideline for where to place the injections. Have you compared how you look now to your before photos? Because there should be a change. If not, then you may want to see another qualified injector to be assessed in person.Kindly,Kouros Azar

I have never injected Kybella without a grid.  In my hands, I like the temporary tattoo to help guide treatment.  I do recommend that you seek an experienced injector. I think the injector's experience and comfort with Kybella are the most important.

Thanks for the question.  The tattoo is just to make it easier for us to inject.  It places a grid onto the proposed area of treatment, so that the injections are evenly distributed.  That being said, you do not need to use the tattoo if you know what you are doing and can accurately space out the injections.  I am a bit concerned that only 6-10 injections were given.  This would be an unusually small area.  An average treatment usually involves 20-25 injections sites.  Also, sometimes the first treatment does not give a noticeable change and a second treatment might be recommended.  Good Luck"The above answer has been given without seeing this
patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical
advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical
professional for appropriate care."