Swelling and pain one week after Kybella?

We have found in our practice that the worst swelling is over by the 3rd to 4th day but patients still have swelling that they notice ( but typically not others) for up to 3-4 weeks as the Kybella goes to work on the fat cells.  By the 3rd -4th week our patients our typically back to "where they started" and then notice a significant shrinking for the next 3 months.  My patients report that the swelling is not as significant with the later treatments and seems to resolve faster.  So hang in there- its going to get better!

The swelling is not permanent. In my experience, the patients who are more swollen tend to get better results because more fat cells are lysing and the medication is working better. It is normal to have a little tenderness, but if you're in pain you should contact your injector. Swelling goes away by 2 to 3 weeks and you should not be massaging which could actually worsen the swelling.Please “Follow” me on Realself.  The "follow" button is similar to the "Like" button on Facebook. If you like my responses while you research on Realself, you should "Follow" me! You will get email updates, and any new answers to questions, posts of new photos, and any new reviews in the future.
Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Hi
and thank you for sharing your concern here. Swelling after Kybella
injection id quite common and it can last up to 7-10 days. Hence, what you are
experiencing does not appear to be out of ordinary. However, if the swelling
lasts for more than 10-12 days or if you experience other signs or symptoms, then
you need to do follow up with your physician. I hope it helps and good luck!