Kybella Question- how long will swelling be noticeable? (photo)

Thank you for your question and photo! Swelling will generally peak around 3 - 4 days and reduce within 10 - 14 days. This tends to be more prominent  when there is a large amount of fat and if it is your first time being  treated. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to aesthetically  reduce the swelling during the healing process (2 - 4 weeks). For  discomfort due to swelling, I recommend reducing exercise after  treatment and icing it to make it feel better. Permanent results from  the treatment are seen within 3 - 4 weeks and can continue to be seen up to 6 months. With each subsequent treatment there will be less swelling due to the body having an established tolerance to treatment. 
For more  detailed information answering this question, please feel welcome to  view the video below. 
Wish you the best with your journey, hope this is useful!
Dr. Anil Rajani, MD

You can expect some swelling after Kybella:  some will be due to the volume of Kybella injected and some from the local inflammation.  I'd expect about a week of swelling.

Thank you for your question about the duration of swelling with Kybella.
The bulk of swelling should dissipate within the first 5 days.  You can do some things to aid in reducing the swelling a bit faster.  Sleeping with your head elevated can help, as well as using ice, and taking ibuprofen (if tolerated).  Avoid massaging the area, as this can increase the swelling. 


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.


 

Swelling after Kybella is expected
however temporary.  Patients can typically expect swelling to the
treatment area for ~5 days post treatment, with most noticeable swelling
occurring on day 2-3.  Icing immediately post procedure helps.  An
oral antihistamine can also be used to minimize swelling as well as Motrin and light compression.  I would expect
swelling to be largely resolved by your event 5 days after your treatment.  Subsequent treatments have less swelling since
there is less fat there to enlarge

We have noticed the swelling is noticeable 3 to 5 days. People who swell more tend to have better results, which I find to be very interesting. If you feel your swelling is not improving talk to your injector. 

In my experience, swelling can certainly persist for 5 days in a large percentage of patients. I would give at least 2 weeks to recover if this is a function where you are concerned about your appearance. Swelling will resolve and subtly persist until 4-6 weeks after treatment. Hope this helps. 

Most patients experience up to 7 days of swelling, but everyone reacts/heals differently. At 5 days post-Kybella treatment your swelling should be significantly reduced but it is possible you will still have some residual swelling. Most likely you will be ok, but it is really up to you if you are ok with the possibility of some slight swelling being visible. 

It is common for patients to have swelling a few days after a Kybella treatment. The swelling should begin to resolve after the first week. Hope this answers your question!

The amount of swelling in the neck after a Kybella treatment can vary, but I have seen it last up to a week or so in some patients.  

Some patients may experience swelling that can last up to a week and it all depends on the amount that has been injected and your response to Kybella. Usually swelling does not last longer than 3-5 days, so you can expect to be ready for social function after 5 days.