I have an excess of tissue/fat on the pad of my chin. I'm a thin person, and it's a genetic trait in my family. I'm trying to avoid going under the knife, so I was wondering if Kybella could be a solution to this? Also, how common is nerve damage caused by Kybella?
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Kybella™ is an excellent treatment option for fat pads under the chin.
Kybella is a FDA approved drug developed from deoxycholic acid that can effectively destroy fat cells, when injected under the chin. This aesthetic breakthrough is designed to reduce and refine the appearance of a double chin. It may take 2-4 treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart,
to achieve the...
It is difficult to tell you how many vials of Kybella you would need without doing an in person assessment. The average patient requires 2-3 vials and 2-3 sessions. However, I have done less and I have done more per session. There is a grid that we use to help determine...
I have never heard of Kybella causing headaches, but since your symptoms presented themselves following your treatment, I would definitely suggest that you not have another. I hope, with time, that this will resolve itself. So sorry that you are experiencing this.
