Can Kybella remove too much fat?

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Or will there be a limit to how much fat the kybella can take away? Like no matter how many injections will there always be a normal amount of little fat left no matter what? Or is it bad to remove too much fat? making it look abnormal or aged

Landon Pryor, MD, FACS · Answer

Great Question,Typically Kybella takes a series of treatment to get to the desired end result , there is not any other treatment that can target that area of stubborn fat besides maybe doing some Smart ipo this does depend on the location of the area as well. We see our patients every 6 weeks to ensure results and expectations. Each patient gets a customized treatment plan because not everyone's facial features is the time which we discuss at time of the consultation. Hopefully this was helpful!Best,Dr. Landon Pryor

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It takes a series of treatments to get good results with Kybella. Keep in mind, Kybella is good for dissolving the submental fat under the chin area while contouring the jawline and making the chin more defined, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options. I recommend a combination approach with thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is the best alternative for contouring the chin. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sonofacamel,
Kybella typically takes 3 to 5 treatments to work. This is why I've stopped carrying Kybella in my office.  I recommend neck liposuction more often then any injectable procedure for the neck now. It provides superior results gives me more control over the area than any injectable.  It also costs about the same as what you paid for your first kybella session. The liposuction can be done under local while awake in the office and recovery is about the same as kybella.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Neel Bector, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for the inquiry. Kybella fat removal depends upon the amount of deoxycholic acid injected. Its response varies from person to person and usually 3 to 4 treatments are required. Fat removal should always be controlled, excessive removal can result in loose skin and asymmetry. I would recommend you to have in person consult with a reputable injector for further evaluation and discussion about your desired goals. 
Best Regards,
Dr. Neel Bector

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

kybella can remove too much or not enough fat. This is one of the several reasons why I don't like this procedure.  Having too much fat removed is disastrous and leads to disfigurement which cannot be corrected.  My recommendation is liposuction performed by a highly skilled board-certified plastic surgeon.  In my opinion this is much more predictable and gives very definitive results. More than anything confirm that you are a candidate for fat removal in the first place. Way too many people seek fat removal when there are underlying problem is a skeletal facial imbalance and the best treatment is a chin implant. This may or may not hold true for you.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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