I have jowls on my face due to age along with a slight double chi. Can Kybella remove them? Approximately how many treatments would be needed?
Answer: Kybella jowls Kybella is a dynamic product with broad capabilities, including off label and off the face. It truly is surgery in a bottle, with permanent removal of fat - the main alternative treatment being liposuction. I have always used Kybella to not just treat the area directly under the chin, but to blend it in to the lateral neck and jawline. This yields a more natural and thorough treatment. The only time I use the cookie cutter grid is when I am teaching other physicians how to use it, which you can see in the attached video. With the ability to treat broad area, it is easy to customize a Kybella treatment to match your exact goals, needs and anatomy. It can take multiple treatments, but I tend to get towards final results after two treatments, and the second treatment can be even more custom tailored to achieve that final result. Liposuction can achieve results with one treatment, but does not allow for the fine-tuning when needed, so which treatment will be best for you will depend on a discussion with your surgeon. Based on your photos, Kybella may not be your best option. To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties. Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery help to identify a highly trained surgeon. Cameron Chesnut #realself500 Physician
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Answer: Kybella jowls Kybella is a dynamic product with broad capabilities, including off label and off the face. It truly is surgery in a bottle, with permanent removal of fat - the main alternative treatment being liposuction. I have always used Kybella to not just treat the area directly under the chin, but to blend it in to the lateral neck and jawline. This yields a more natural and thorough treatment. The only time I use the cookie cutter grid is when I am teaching other physicians how to use it, which you can see in the attached video. With the ability to treat broad area, it is easy to customize a Kybella treatment to match your exact goals, needs and anatomy. It can take multiple treatments, but I tend to get towards final results after two treatments, and the second treatment can be even more custom tailored to achieve that final result. Liposuction can achieve results with one treatment, but does not allow for the fine-tuning when needed, so which treatment will be best for you will depend on a discussion with your surgeon. Based on your photos, Kybella may not be your best option. To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties. Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery help to identify a highly trained surgeon. Cameron Chesnut #realself500 Physician
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March 30, 2016
Answer: Kybella for jowls Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA-approved for the submental area (under the chin). You are good candidate for surgical intervnetion and please seek out a plastic surgeon in your area. Best of luck.
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March 30, 2016
Answer: Kybella for jowls Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA-approved for the submental area (under the chin). You are good candidate for surgical intervnetion and please seek out a plastic surgeon in your area. Best of luck.
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Kybella indications Thanks for sharing. Kybella is FDA approved non invasive injection to reduce submental fat. It is not currently FDA approved for the jowls. Kybella I feel works best with mild to moderate submental fat. If there is too much fat or skin laxity then liposuction and neck lifting would be the more appropriate treatment modality. Best of luck.
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March 18, 2016
Answer: Kybella indications Thanks for sharing. Kybella is FDA approved non invasive injection to reduce submental fat. It is not currently FDA approved for the jowls. Kybella I feel works best with mild to moderate submental fat. If there is too much fat or skin laxity then liposuction and neck lifting would be the more appropriate treatment modality. Best of luck.
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Kybella for Jowling Thank you for your question. Kybella is an excellent way to remove fat which sits directly under your chin, which is called the submental region. The product has been studied to help with the 'jowl' area, or the areas of sagging skin and fat off to the side of the chin. However, these studies have shown the best area to be injected is that directly under the chin. There are also nerves that run very close to these jowls, and we cannot inject directly into these areas.That being said, I would need to see you in person to assess how much loose skin and fat you have under your chin to see if Kybella would be a good treatment for you. You may benefit from an additional procedure, such as a necklift and/or facelift to help with your jowls. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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March 17, 2016
Answer: Kybella for Jowling Thank you for your question. Kybella is an excellent way to remove fat which sits directly under your chin, which is called the submental region. The product has been studied to help with the 'jowl' area, or the areas of sagging skin and fat off to the side of the chin. However, these studies have shown the best area to be injected is that directly under the chin. There are also nerves that run very close to these jowls, and we cannot inject directly into these areas.That being said, I would need to see you in person to assess how much loose skin and fat you have under your chin to see if Kybella would be a good treatment for you. You may benefit from an additional procedure, such as a necklift and/or facelift to help with your jowls. I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Treating jowls Thank you for your question ilanna55. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double chin. I treat jowls by treating their cause: volume loss in the mid-face. This is addressed by placing fillers such as Voluma in the upper cheek. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing will also help tighten the skin and pull up on the lower face to help with jowls and jawline definition. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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May 30, 2017
Answer: Treating jowls Thank you for your question ilanna55. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double chin. I treat jowls by treating their cause: volume loss in the mid-face. This is addressed by placing fillers such as Voluma in the upper cheek. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing will also help tighten the skin and pull up on the lower face to help with jowls and jawline definition. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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