I had my first treatment 5 weeks ago. I am still a little swollen and have random itching episodes since then. Is this normal?

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There are many options for jawline contouring:
1) implants
2) fat or filler injections along the bone
3) botox for masseter hypertrophy or platysma muscle/neck bands
4) ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode FaceTite for internal heating
5) Thermage or Ultherapy skin tightening
5) PDO Novathreads or instalift threads for lifting
6) Neck or facelifting surgery
7) VASERlipo with or without platysmaplastyBest, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Vivid6513,
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

John J. Miller, MD · Answer

Hello Vivid6513,
Yes it is extremely normal for itching and swelling after kybella to occur. The side effects of Kybella can last up to 3 months. If you are experiencing these symptoms after 3 months, please contact the practitioner who gave you the treatment.

I had my first treatment 5 weeks ago. I am still a little swollen and have random itching episodes since then. Is this normal?

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