If I am taking Eliquis can I use Kybella or is it too risky?

Blood thinners are not too worrysome with kybella injections. I would speak to your provider but you should okay and should not stop an essential medication.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for
your question thealy69. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. Blood thinners such as Eliquis increase the risk for bleeding and bruising. For my patients I recommend discontinuing blood thinning medications if possible before and after a treatment. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

There should not be any issue for someone on blood thinners to have Kybella. However, let your surgeon know about the change in your medication before booking your appointment.Kindly,Kouros Azar

Kybella works extremely well and you should still be a candidate for the procedure.  I would discuss the treatment with your treating physician and would encourage you to stay on your medications.  I usually combine Thermage with Kybella for the best skin tightening results for the jowls and neck.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Green

Kybella can be injected with care in someone who is on anticoagulants. Discuss with your doc. Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member

Blood thinners will likely cause increased bruising/swelling with a Kybella treatment.  You may proceed with Kybella as long as you can accept the longer recovery.  I recommend first placing local anesthetic with epinephrine to reduce bruising and to make your Kybella treatment more comfortable.  Do not stop your  Eliquis. Hope this helps and best of luck!

Sorry about your clotting issues.  Glad you are OKKybella targets the fat and is not injected into areas of bleeding so you should be fine.Too dangerous to go off of your meds

On the one hand, I'm glad that you saw great results with your one treatment of Kybella; on the other, I'm sorry to hear you had to be placed on a blood thinner - but it sounds as if you're doing well now. Because the treatment really only involves the skin and the fat just beneath the chin, there are very low risks of a frank hematoma (or blood collection). Honestly, if you are willing to accept the fact that you will likely swell and bruise more now that you're on a blood thinner, then you should be able to have another treatment of Kybella. It may also depend on your injector's level of comfort; some injectors will not perform a procedure on patients who are currently taking blood thinners - others do not care. I would suggest giving the office a call and asking - they should be able to give you a direct answer. Best of luck!