Kybella injections for upper arm fat

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I am 55 years old and in great shape. I had been a body builder . I would however like to slim my upper arms down a bit. Would Kybella injections in the upper arm area help this or should I just seek liposculpture as the means to get the look I want? Also, Would Kybella injections also dissolve fat of a more cellulite type ? Thank you

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD · Answer

Kybella is like a liquid surgery when it comes to dissolving fat, but it can also cause damage if it is injected in too deep or too superficial. Since you are saying you are in a great shape, get evaluated by an expert cosmetic surgeon/physician to assess the density and location of the fat before considering any treatments.
If you are trying to treat fat more of a cellulite type, consider PDO threads, PRP, Sculptra, Radio Frequency or Z wave procedures.
Best Wishes
Dr. Shanthala

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kybella can be used to treat other areas although this is considered off-label use. We use Kybella to treat other small fat deposit areas such as bra/back fat and love handles. I would recommend Kybella but another great option is fat freezing.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Kybella is only indicated and approved by the FDA for treatment of fat under the chin. If Kybella is done for fat in the upper arm it would be an off label indication. I personally would suggest liposculpturing and if you absolutely do not want lipo then mesotherapy is an option, of course depending on how much fat you have.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kybella is only FDA cleared for sub-mental fat (under the chin). Treatment of the upper arms would be considered off-label. I would recommend liposculpture combined with one of the energy devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma) or BodyTite. At age 55 you are likely beginning to see the effects of skin laxity developing. Renuvion and BodyTite are two devices that can be combined with liposuction to tighten the tissue significantly.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

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