I did Kybella and day 3 I iced and got skin burned. Will this go away?

Thank you for your question, chispa.8. Your post-Kybella skin is desensitized and requires time - albeit very short - to recover. I am glad that you contacted the office right away - it was the right things to do. Please continue to follow your board certified facial plastic surgeon's recovery guidelines diligently and carefully. Best wishes,

I appreciate your question.

It is likely just a superficial tissue injury as your ability to sense temperature can be affected after a procedure like Kybella for the first week or so.  Please see your physcian to make sure there is not something deeper injuried.



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

Coolpacks and ice can be very helpful after Kybella injections for swelling; however, it is very important to not have long, direct contact with ice as this can cause frost-bite reactions.   If this is the case, the redness may last for some time and can be followed by hyperpigmentation. It is important to follow up with your physician to be evaluated.  In the meantime, keep the skin well moisturized and avoid anything cold to the area.

it sounds like you gave yourself a bit of frost-bite... it will go away.  You should know that your skin will be numb for a while after Kybella... do not put ice directly on your skin during this time.My best,Dr. Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Without a picture, it is impossible to tell whether this is a normal reaction or a skin burn. In general, if the reddened area blanches when you press on it, then the blood returns to the area when you remove the pressure, the skin will survive. It is normal after Kybella treatments to have some redness, pain, numbness, and a "blobby" gelatinous feeling to the neck for several weeks post treatment.If you are concerned, ask your doctor to take a quick look at you for reassurance.