If I get Kybella, can I still proceed with my liposuction procedure?

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If I get a Kybella Treatment, can I still proceed with my liposuction procedure or my abdomen and arms with a fat transfer to my breast 2 weeks after the Kybella treatment? Thank you in advance.

Arnold Almonte, DO · Answer

Thank you for the question. I would ask you to clarify. Are you receiving Kybella under your chin? If so, that shouldn’t interfere at all with your arm lipo. But I would then ask, why not get lipo to your neck while you’re there?The whole point of Kybella is to avoid liposuction. It was designed for individuals who were opposed to having a more aggressive procedure like liposuction. That doesn’t sound like you, as you are obviously preparing to undergo it. Kybella requires multiple treatments over a prolonged time period. Liposuction is quick and results will be seen fairly soon. Discuss this with your surgeon. I wish you the best!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear meljustine4,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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have liposuction to these areas after Kybella. 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

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You should be fine to have liposuction on your arms and abdomen after a Kybella injection. Please consult your provider and always seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question. Kybella only works in very specific areas where it's being injected. It does not work globally throughout your entire body. So injecting kybella under your chin is an effective way to remove fat and unwanted volume specifically there. It won't have any effect on other areas of your body. However, you may want to consider having liposuction performed in all areas, rather than breaking things up, as it may be more cost-effective in the long run. You will have to talk to your specific physician and see what their thoughts are on things as well.

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Kybella remains in the local area that it injected in; therefore, it will have affect on your body liposuction and lipotransfer.  Please proceed without worry, and best of luck.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It's best not to perform  liposuction two weeks after a Kybella treatment in the same area. Best to wait a couple months to allow full healing between the procedures. For many examples of neck liposuction, please see the link and the video below

Benjamin Gonzalez, MD · Answer

This is kind of a trick question you ask. I am assuming you mean the Kybella treatment for fat under the chin and that the liposuction treatment does not involve your neck in any way. The short answer is in general, yes, it is ok to do liposuction after a Kybella treatment. In fact, in experienced hands you can actually have the liposuction, fat transfer, and under chin Kybella treatment done at the same time. The shorter answer is you need to ask your experienced medical provider that question. They know your medical history and can give you specific advice.
One other bit of advice. In my practice, with all liposuction patients, I do a full metabolic, hormone, and micronutrient workup to help maximize a positive outcome of the procedure. This has shortened the recovery time and allowed for maximizing excellent results. I require my liposuction patients to take very specific nutrition supplements which maximizes outcomes. Ask your provider if they do that or go to a medical provider who can do a full metabolic functional lab workup and give you advice before your procedure. Just some additional thoughts.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi meljustine4, While some patients still have some swelling two weeks post Kybella, it is not a contraindication to having liposuction and fat transfer. Note that Kybella treatment may need to be repeated and results will take time. Evaluate whether it is in fact the best option for you.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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