If kibella is used to destroy submental fat, what happens to the skin? After loss of submental volume, does the skin become sagging? If it doesn't, what makes Kybella tighten the skin after the fat dissolves? Thanks
Answer: Will Kybella Cause Turkey Waddle? No. Kybella is an excellent injectable for reduction of submental fat. It destroys fat cells and as it does so, it creates an inflammatory response. That inflammation causes the area to swell for several days, which is inconvenient, but it also causes the skin in that area to tighten up. How much fat destruction and how much skin retraction happens with each Kybella treatment will depend on the individual patient, but I have seen great results in my clinic. The key to getting retraction is the presence of some fat. If the area under the chin is all skin, then I would hesitate on recommending Kybella. If you are thinking about Kybella treatment, you have to know that it takes more than one session. Some patients are done after two but some need three to get the desired result. Treatments are spaced about 6 weeks apart.Hope that helps!
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Answer: Will Kybella Cause Turkey Waddle? No. Kybella is an excellent injectable for reduction of submental fat. It destroys fat cells and as it does so, it creates an inflammatory response. That inflammation causes the area to swell for several days, which is inconvenient, but it also causes the skin in that area to tighten up. How much fat destruction and how much skin retraction happens with each Kybella treatment will depend on the individual patient, but I have seen great results in my clinic. The key to getting retraction is the presence of some fat. If the area under the chin is all skin, then I would hesitate on recommending Kybella. If you are thinking about Kybella treatment, you have to know that it takes more than one session. Some patients are done after two but some need three to get the desired result. Treatments are spaced about 6 weeks apart.Hope that helps!
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Answer: Kybella and skin retraction Thanks for the question. Kybella helps to reduce fat under the chin by targeting the fat cell. This process causes some inflammation which can help to give some tightening of the skin. It's not as good as a facelift and the amount of skin tightening varies from patient to patient, but most patients seem to be pleased with the results. To put it in perspective, other methods of non surgical skin tightening also have results which vary considerably from patient to patient. So discuss this with your plastic surgeon to see which treatment may be best for you
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Answer: Kybella and skin retraction Thanks for the question. Kybella helps to reduce fat under the chin by targeting the fat cell. This process causes some inflammation which can help to give some tightening of the skin. It's not as good as a facelift and the amount of skin tightening varies from patient to patient, but most patients seem to be pleased with the results. To put it in perspective, other methods of non surgical skin tightening also have results which vary considerably from patient to patient. So discuss this with your plastic surgeon to see which treatment may be best for you
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Will Kybella cause my skin to sag? Although Kybella is touted to dissolve fat, this is not its only benefit. The injections will dissolve local fat but, in doing so, will also produce a local inflammatory reaction which will then in turn help tighten the skin locally. We have seen that with liposuction of the neck where we remove very little fat volume but often achieve a great deal of skin tightening. And so unless your skin has a significant amount of laxity to begin with or you are looking to dissolve a significant amount of fat, the area should tighten up for a period of a few months leaving you with a more refined chin and jawline. I hope that helps and wish you the very best!
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June 24, 2017
Answer: Will Kybella cause my skin to sag? Although Kybella is touted to dissolve fat, this is not its only benefit. The injections will dissolve local fat but, in doing so, will also produce a local inflammatory reaction which will then in turn help tighten the skin locally. We have seen that with liposuction of the neck where we remove very little fat volume but often achieve a great deal of skin tightening. And so unless your skin has a significant amount of laxity to begin with or you are looking to dissolve a significant amount of fat, the area should tighten up for a period of a few months leaving you with a more refined chin and jawline. I hope that helps and wish you the very best!
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July 5, 2016
Answer: Kybella + Ultherapy Kybella should not cause skin sagging if the patient has good skin elasticity. Ideal patient have mild skin laxity and moderate to severe submental fullness.In patients that have both submental fat and skin laxity, we use Kybella to dissolve the fat and then use Ulthera for skin tightening post treatment. Ultherapy is the FDA cleared non-invasive procedure to lift and tighten skin on the face, forehead and neck. Ulthera treatments improve wrinkles on the face, neck and décolletage with no downtime. Ultherapy works by administering ultrasound energy to specific depths of skin and muscle with precise ultrasound guidance, which causes tissue tightening and collagen production.I recommend that you get an in person consultation at a practice that specializes in both Kybella and Ultherapy treatments.
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July 5, 2016
Answer: Kybella + Ultherapy Kybella should not cause skin sagging if the patient has good skin elasticity. Ideal patient have mild skin laxity and moderate to severe submental fullness.In patients that have both submental fat and skin laxity, we use Kybella to dissolve the fat and then use Ulthera for skin tightening post treatment. Ultherapy is the FDA cleared non-invasive procedure to lift and tighten skin on the face, forehead and neck. Ulthera treatments improve wrinkles on the face, neck and décolletage with no downtime. Ultherapy works by administering ultrasound energy to specific depths of skin and muscle with precise ultrasound guidance, which causes tissue tightening and collagen production.I recommend that you get an in person consultation at a practice that specializes in both Kybella and Ultherapy treatments.
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August 25, 2020
Answer: Double Chin Treatment / Laxity-- SmartLipo/VASER/ThermiRF, Botox, Venus Legacy, Kybella, CoolMini Kybella is used for fat dissolving, not skin tightening. Sagging skin will depend on your age and skin laxity. I often combine kybella with ultherapy or thermiRF and botox. I suggest you see an expert who does combination therapy. Best, Dr. Emer.
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August 25, 2020
Answer: Double Chin Treatment / Laxity-- SmartLipo/VASER/ThermiRF, Botox, Venus Legacy, Kybella, CoolMini Kybella is used for fat dissolving, not skin tightening. Sagging skin will depend on your age and skin laxity. I often combine kybella with ultherapy or thermiRF and botox. I suggest you see an expert who does combination therapy. Best, Dr. Emer.
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