I had 2 vials Kybella today. My second treatment. One side of my face appears to be having a reaction to the injection. But just one side. The rash spread up my cheek a little. Should I be worried?
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Answer: See a Doctor for a Formal Evaluation--redness after Kybella
Thank you for posting your photos. Your neck can be improved by removing some of the fat under the chin area. This can be done easily with KYBELLA injections. Kybella can cause some mild to moderate swelling and requires at least 2-3 treatments to see a dramatic difference and you need to wait...
Going into a steam room after Kybella injections won’t affect your results, but it could make you uncomfortable and increase the swelling. I’d stay away from extra heat until your swelling goes down. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will help you make your post-procedure care choices.
Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin". We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat. As the fat is dissolved, an inflammatory...