Would Kybella on jowl area work for me (22 years old)? (photos)

kybella makes the jowls sag. try threads or facetite. fillers to jawline

For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Dear meafer,
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

Thank you for your question. Kybella is essentially an enzyme which breaks apart fat cells, and I have used it for patients who want just a little less jowl protrusion. However, it often takes several treatments to see a noticeable result, and the injections can cause a good deal of swelling. So really the choice comes down to your expectations. It will work, but it may not be worth the cost. As always, a detailed discussion with your surgeon will be the most helpful moving forward. I hope that helps!

The area of the lower face can be made slimmer with facial liposuction. I prefer to use a small flat cannula and a tiny incision is made in the earlobe crease. The entire lower face can be treated by this approach. Kybella runs the risk of nerve injury.