Can Kybella be used along the jawline? (photo)

Kybella works by breaking down fat anywhere it is injected.  The main reason kybella isn't usually used in this area is the presence of a superficial nerve that can be temporarily paralyzed by the swelling.  The area can be treated by an expert injector superficially and with low doses.   However, it is important to see an expert to make sure that what you are seeing are not submandibular glands as well.   Only see an expert injector; pay a little more, it will be worth it.

Kybella is FDA indicated for the submental fat area. Moving to the submandibular area increases the risk of injuring the mandibular nerve. At our office we have a nerve simulator to eliminate the risk of hitting this nerve. Kybella also comes with a chart that sticks on to the submental area that helps avoid the mandibular nerve. 

Thank you for your excellent question. It is advised not to use Kybella in that region as it may interfere with the nerve that controls your lower lip muscle. This can leave you with an asymmetric smile that ultimately resolved spontaneously in all patients in the original Kybella study but which may take several months.  Oftentimes Kybella into the submental region (#1) will pull the tissues from number 2 and indirectly improve its appearance.  Hope this helps.

Dear FrenchGarcon:
I love your illustration. Fullness under the jawline can be reduced with Kybella. When injecting, the physician will inject no closer than 1.5 cm to the jawbone itself, to avoid coming close to the marginal mandibular nerve which is tucked up underneath the jawbone, and no closer than 1 cm to the sternocleidomastoid muscle. An 0.2 cc aliquot of Kybella diffuses 1 cm in all directions, and will not approach the nerve. When you reduce the fat in this area, the jawline itself acquires more definition. This is an off-label area, but experienced injectors have found that patients are much happier when any excess fat is treated on the sides of the neck as well as just under the chin.
I will be demonstrating this technique on a male neck this Wednesday between 5 and 7, as well as offering complementary consultations and special pricing on Kybella, Ultherapy and other treatments. 
All the best,  Dr. Clark

Kybella is only FDA approved for treating the submental fat area. You run the risk of nerve injury using it closer to the jawline. Hope this helps. 

Kindly,

Kouros Azar