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

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What type of practitioner should apply Kypella for chin fat?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

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.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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

Ingrid Trenkle, MD · Answer

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.

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

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Answer: Kybella Results--add thermage, ultherapy, exilis, VASER, ThermiRF

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

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Answer: Kybella Results--add thermage, ultherapy, exilis, VASER, ThermiRF

Answer: Kybella Results--add thermage, ultherapy, exilis, VASER, ThermiRF

Answer: PA's and NP's may inject Kybella

Answer: PA's and NP's may inject Kybella

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