Kybella for armpit fat removal? (Photo)

Kybella is a wonderful product for dissolving fat and tightening skin but it really depends on what your goals are and how fast you would like to achieve these goals.  Treatment of anterior bra fat with Kybella is actually being looked at in an ongoing trial and so I can't speak to their results just yet.  I can tell you that we have used it in a few off-label areas with very good success but it has taken at least 2 treatments to do so.  My suggestion for a quick and easy in-office procedure would be to do liposuction in this area followed by ThermiTight.  The procedure should take no more than 30-45 minutes total and the results can be seen in as little as a few months.  I hope that helps and wish you the very best!

Currently, Kybella is only FDA approved for submental fat; however, Allergan is working on FDA approval for additional areas in the future. In the meantime, you can consider Exilis as a non-invasive treatment for fat reduction. 

Hi definition procedures such as VASER Liposuction give results instantly and the final result should be seen by 3-6 months. Noninvasive procedures such as CoolSculpting or Sculpsure will only give you a 20-25% reduction in fat and will take several treatments. Kybella can be used, just take numerous treatments. I suggest consulting with a body contouring specialist. Best, Dr. Emer

We have used it in a few cases and it does seem to work for the bra roll area. Because the clinical trials on Kybella were for fat under the chin, anything else is off-label so there is little clinical data to document how well it works and what the side effects might be.

Hello,Thanks for your inquiry!While Kybella is only marketed for the neck area, some physicians do chose to apply Kybella to other areas of the body. However, this is an off-label usage of the product and is up to the discretion of the physician.Additionally, if you're looking to remove breast tissue, you would need to have a breast reduction performed since it is not safe or recommended to remove breast tissue otherwise.For the best personalized plan, I recommend visiting a board-certified physician or surgeon to discuss your options to ensure the best results!Best of luck