It's been 3 weeks since my first kybella injection,I do not see any improvement yet, my question is about the Graf the docters are seen using in the videos ,the Docter I got the injections from did not use it, and did all the injections with out the Graf with all the dots. He did make several injections .I trusted him because he is very well known for other injectibles..I did ask the nurse why he didn't use it.And she said he did not need it.why do u use the Graf , and is it important?
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Kybella takes a NUMBER of treatments typically 3-6 to see vast improvement. In very small necks/chins, it can take a few , but still a series of treatments are needed. Best, Dr. Emer.
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Thank you for your question. Not everyone uses the tattoos for the treatment. However it is a very useful guide to allow for even distribution and planning for Kybella. I use it for that very reason, and also it helps as a way to document how many dots and how much Kybella used in each patient.
Dr. Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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The grid is a guide to help the injector decide where to put the product but someone with a lot of experience is not necessarily going to need to use it. In terms of your results, I always tell my patients that it will take between 2 and 4 treatments to see a difference. Hope this helps.Kindly,Kouros Azar
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The grid helps injectors keep track of where they have put the product and also helps to estimate how much Kybella one will get. I cannot speak for why your injector did not use it. As for your lack of result, I always tell my patients that they will need at least two treatments of Kybella to start seeing a difference. My suspicion is that you are going to need another treatment in about a week or two. Best of luck.
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Thank you for your question gilik99. Kybella is the first and thus far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double chin. Most people required two to four treatments, sometimes up to six treatments, and improvement is seen slowly over time. So it is important to go through the full series and be patient for results. Kybella comes with a grid that is used to mark the skin in the area. This helps the injector decide where to make the injections and it is great for training new injectors. Those with experience are able to perform the treatment without the grid. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
