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.