Can Kybella be used for under eye bags?

Currently, Kybella is only FDA approved for reduction of submental fat underneath the chin. The safety of other, off-label uses has not been tested yet, so I would not recommend using it on other areas of the body, especially the eye area, which is very delicate. There are other treatments that may be better for reducing the appearance of undereye bags, including dermal fillers. I recommend visiting a board-certified dermatologist to see what other treatments may be good for you.

Kybella is an exciting new FDA approved
treatment for submental fullness, or double chin. Kybella is Deoxycholic Acid
and it is injected into the fat pad under the chin. At this time, Allergan has not received clearance for any other areas .#Kybelladestroysfat     #fatdestruction     #Kybellaforchins

Kybella is an exciting new FDA approved
treatment for submental fullness, or double chin. Kybella is Deoxycholic
Acid and it is injected into the fat pad under the chin    At this time, Kybella is not recommended for under-eye fat treatments.#Kybelladestroysfat  #fatdestruction    #Kybelladestroysfat

No, at this time Kybella(R) is not used to treat undereye "bags," which represent fat that has pushed through deeper layers in the skin to become visible.  Treatment options do include blepharoplasty (surgically repositioning the fat) and possibly the use of dermal fillers in the area around the "bags" to camoflage their appearance.  The best course of action would be to schedule a consultation with a board certified dermatologic or plastic surgeon to learn which options would best address your specific condition.

I appreciate your question.No, it is FDA approved for sub mental fat reduction and requires several treatments to see substantial improvement.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Kybella is not FDA approved for use under the eyes.  The enzyme dissolves fat and may temporarily affect the nerves that supply the facial or eye muscles.  More studies are needed.

I would NOT recommend any injections of kybella to the under eyes bags at this point.   May consider a surgical treatment.  Best of luck

I would not recommend the use of Kybella for lower eye bags as the safety of this treatment has not been established in its current form. It is possible that there will be future treatments developed to treat this common concern.

Kybella is currently only FDA approved for use in the submental (neck area under the chin) region. Use for treatment of fat protrusion under the eyes would be considered an off-label use. Even though many injectable treatments including botulinum toxin are commonly used for off-label applications, at this point I would not advocate for using Kybella around the eyes. Kybella injection causes a significant inflammatory reaction, and there would be risks of adverse effects to the eyes.  In the future, Kybella may possibly be studied to use safely for periorbital injection, but until it has, I would avoid injection in this area.  

Thank you for submitting your question. Kybella is only FDA approved for the neck (submental area).  I definetley would not recommend kybella injections into the lower eylids.  Make an appointment with a Board certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes