What are the risks of getting calcification sites after all the Kybella injections?

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My family member is a physician and mentioned that with injections, there is always a risk of calcification forming?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Fat necrosis or death can be associated with the formation of microscopic calcification.  Calcification is not a reported issue with Kybella treatment.  If it does occur, it would be inconsequential.  Nodules are reported in 14% of cases.  Most resolve on their own.  It is reasonable to assume that some of these might be associated with microcalcification but this is not a significant concern.  Some surgeons are uncomfortable with Kybella.  Understandably because a service that could only be done by a surgeon (neck liposuction) can now be done by any trained physician.  Liposuction is a very reliable service with very little down time.  In comparison, Kybella treatment causes more swelling and discomfort than what is a associated with a well executed neck liposuction.  Kybella is not a one and done procedure.  Individuals may need as many as 6 session at one month intervals.  Still for those who just do not want surgery, Kybella creates the ability to make a difference in a fatty neck without surgery.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have not found kybella to cause calcification.  you can get hardness that will resolve over time with massage and RF treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Areas of firmness, and possibly calcification, can occur with any injectable treatment, typically as a result of fat necrosis.  As Kybella injures the fat by dissolving it the risk of calcification is quite low when performed appropriately.  Hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for yor question! I still did not hear or experience calcification caused by Kybella. Kybella dissolves fat so chances of calcification are minimal to nonexistent. You can experience nodules and swelling that goes away within few days or weeks. It is important to have Kybella treatment done by an experiences physician to avoid and minimize any complications. Best of 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. I have not seen calcifications with Kybella. However sometimes nodules form which resolve on their own over time. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

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What are the risks of getting calcification sites after all the Kybella injections?

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