After Kybella, when can I begin taking my anti inflammatory medicine for me knee? Will help reduce the Kybella swelling?

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I have been prescribed Celecoxib for my knee. I don't take it for weeks before my Kybella shots but am wondering when I can start taking it after Kybella shots?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, you can absolutely take Celebrex after Kybella. The only real "down time" with Kybella treatments is the social aspect of it due to swelling. I will however say that my patients who get a lot of swelling, often times get the best results. Good luck!#kybella #swelling #celebrex

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your Doctor about when you can restart taking your medication. It may help decrease any discomfort you feel from your kybella procedure. Keep in mind, Kybella results can take up to 6-8 weeks and usually require a series of treatments. For best results with Kybella, I recommend a combination approach with thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is an alternative for contouring the chin, if you're a candidate. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Elyse Rafal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! At my practice in stony brook NY , I have my patients continue back on anti inflammatory 24 hrs after their procedure. i would follow up with your doctor to ensure what they are recommending.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

You can start the NSAID after 24 hours from the time of your injection. This will probably not help with the swelling, but it might! Congratulations and good luck,Dr. ALDO

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

You can stop taking anti inflammatory medications 2 weeks prior to Kybella procedure and you can continue taking your medications 48 hours after the procedure. Anti inflammatory medications should not have any negative effect on your Kybella results. Medications are stopped before the procedure to reduce the chance of bruising. I hope you love your Kybella results. Good luck!

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question anon20000. Kybella is
the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for
the double chin. There is an inflammatory process that occurs after a Kybella treatment. Anti-inflammatory medications may decrease the swelling. At the same time the inflammatory reaction is thought to be responsible for the stimulation of collagen in the overlying skin which leads to tightening. This would be a good question for your surgeon or rheumatologist. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Speak with your surgeon as everyone has a different protocol, but you should be able to begin taking your medication again 24-48 hours after your Kybella treatment. Best of luck.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

You can stop taking anti inflammatory medications 2 weeks prior to Kybella procedure and you can continue taking your medications 48 hours after the procedure. Anti inflammatory medications should not have any negative effect on your Kybella results. Medications are stopped before the procedure to reduce the chance of bruising. I hope you love your Kybella results. Good luck!

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

You can begin taking it after your Kybella injections.  Reducing or discontinuing anti-inflammatories or aspirin prior to a procedure is to limit bleeding in the area of the procedure.

Robert W. Benson, MD · Answer

We routinely advise our Kybella patients to take anti-inflammatories starting one day after their procedure. It should help your chin and your knees!

After Kybella, when can I begin taking my anti inflammatory medicine for me knee? Will help reduce the Kybella swelling?

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