Kybella post treatment - can I workout? It is still a little swollen and sore when I touch it. (Photos)

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I had my kybella treatment done a week ago. The swelling went down a day after but it is still a little swollen and sore when I touch it. Can I work out? Will it harm the results? I drink a lot of water and started drinking a little bit of apple cider vinegar to lose some weight I have a flight in 10 days I’m really hoping I’ll see results by that time. Is there anything that I can do to speed up the results? Or is there something I shouldn’t do so I won’t ruin the results? Thank you.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, you can exercise after Kybella. Kybella take 1-3 treatments every 6 weeks.  Patient will develop swelling and possible bruising after each injection that may last a few days.  The benefit of Kybella is each treatment is quick and completed in the office. However, some patients need more than one treatment to get desired results. Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photos, physical activity is fine since it's been a week already. Honestly, 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. I hope this was helpful. Best, Dr. Emer

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Hello there! There are virtually no restrictions following Kybella after seven days. You will probably not see results until 4-6 weeks post-treatment. Nothing you do can "ruin" the result (unless you gain weight), but there is not much you can do to "speed up" the result. Obviously losing weight may affect this area if you tend to lose weight in the face quickly. In our office we recommend a few treatments of Cellutone post-Kybella. This helps to reduce swelling and may speed up the healing process. Good luck! Sarah RN BSN

Nissan Pilest, MD · Answer

Kybella (Deoxcholic Acid) is the first non-surgical, FDA approved injection to reduce submental fat. Some of the side-effects include bruising, swelling, redness and numbness. Side-Effect may last upwards of 4-6 weeks.
I would advised you to follow up with your Expert injector if numbness does not subside.

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

There are no restrictions after 24-48 hours with Kybella.  You may proceed without worry.  If it gets more red, swollen, or irritated, stop and call your injector.

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