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I do not think that using a steam room after your Kybella treatment would affect your final results but it may temporarily increase the amount of swelling that occurs after the procedure.
Going into a steam room after Kybella injections won’t affect your results, but it could make you uncomfortable and increase the swelling. I’d stay away from extra heat until your swelling goes down. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will help you make your post-procedure care choices.
Thank you for your question. You shouldn't have any problem with using a steam room after Kybella. You can also speak to your physician to find out how he feels about the matter.
Yes you can use the steam room after kybella but you may swell more after treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
Dear cosmeticcomic,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin". We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat. As the fat is dissolved, an inflammatory...
Swelling is expected with kybella, it is due to the fat cells dissolving on contact with the product and leading to inflammation and fluid. It is thus not quantifiable and depends on amount of fat that reacts, and the inflammation that your body produces. If you had three vials...
Hi josephsonnew, It would be unwise to use Kybella anywhere near the eyes because it has not been thoroughly studied and declared safe. Also the potential for swelling is immense. The fat dissolved by Kybella is permanent and you could suffer asymmetry.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
