Can an RN, NP or PA safely apply Kybella or must it be done by an MD?

I recommend seeing a Doctor for your treatments. Kybella is best for patients that:
1)  Do not want surgery 
2)  Are not surgical candidates 
3)  Not willing to wear a compression dressing around the face for 1 week 
4)  Patient-  The results of Kybella will take months
Kybella take 1-3 treatments every 6 weeks.  Patient will develop swelling and possible bruising after each injection that may last a few days.  The benefit of Kybella is each treatment is quick and completed in the office. However, some patients need more than one treatment to get desired results. 
I hope this helps. 

The regulations on how much supervision is required to do Kybella injections depends on the state, but because it is a prescription product there needs to be a doctor of record. It is commonly done by physician extenders such as nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Dear birdiebloz,Kybella typically takes 3 to 5 treatments to work. This is why I've stopped carrying Kybella in my office.  I recommend neck liposuction more often then any injectable procedure for the neck now. It provides superior results gives me more control over the area than any injectable.  It also costs about the same as what you paid for your first kybella session. The liposuction can be done under local while awake in the office and recovery is about the same as kybella.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I recommend seeing a board-certified Doctor for your Kybella treatments.  Keep in mind, a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options like Kybella. I recommend Kybella with thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is a great alternative for contouring the chin, if you're a candidate and can be performed at the same time as a neck lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Kybella does not need to be injected by a physician, physician assistants and nurse practitioners are fully capable of preforming this treatment if they have been trained on it. 

Hi. What makes a good injector is the type of training they have had and the amount of patients they have treated. So a MD, RN, or PA can all be great injectors with the right practice. I would recommend you make sure you go to reputable practice and one that is preferably a black diamond provider with Allergan (the makers of Kybella) as this ensures they are seeing a high volume of patients. Hope this information was helpful!