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Is Kybella contraindicated if you think you may need/want a full face lift with in 5 years?

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nanamama4Jan 27, 2016

62 y.o female, family history of double chin. lower jaw seems to be shortening with age. concerned that at this age, if most of the submental fat is lysed, i will be left with extra skin. i never had a turkey neck...there has been plenty of fat to fill it out. no pictures-i hate my pictures! thanks in advance for any guidance.

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