Will my chin ever go back to normal after Kybella treatment? (Photos)

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I got my first Kybella treatment in August 2022 and there were little to no results. I went to a med spa and doc said I maybe still swollen. She suggested getting a 2nd treatment which I got done November 2022. It’s tobeMarch and my double chin is worse. I only had a little pinch which in the beginning she said I may only need one, maybe 2. I still have the bullfrog look and more insecure than before. I regret getting it! Will my chin go back to normal?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Darice W. Fadeyi, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It’s not unusual to require three or four treatments with deoxycholic acid/Kybella injections in order to see significant dissolution of submental fat. It would be unusual to see an appreciable effect after just 1 or 2 treatments. So you have to decide whether it’s worth it to you to invest in further Kybella treatments or perhaps you should also seek consultation for liposuction in that area. It’s important to also bear in mind that deoxycholic acid dissolves fat, but it does nothing to firm skin. It is not unusual for patients to successfully lose fat under the chin, and still not be satisfied with their results because the skin lacks sufficient firmness and elasticity to rebound after the fat is lost; resulting in a saggy appearance. This problem needs to be addressed in the initial consultation which is why patient selection is so important for Kybella. Collagen induction therapies can be attempted at the conclusion of Kybella treatment to address this problem. Good luck!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

In order to make an assessment on the outcome of a procedure, we need to see proper before and after pictures. Provider should’ve taken before pictures. Consider asking them to forward your before pictures so you have a sense of comparison. 
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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