1-month post Kybella: should I be worried about still having pain/soreness/asymmetry?

March 17, 2018
Asked By:tania_f in Los Angeles, CA

I recently had my first Kybella treatment 2/17. 4 vials were injected in my submental and jowl area. 1 month later I am still continuing to experience pain and soreness, especially in my lower jaw, in addition to an asymmetrical smile. The nurse who injected me said this should resolve as the swelling goes down. I was told my asymmetry will resolve but why am I still feeling pain/soreness in my jaw and will this go away? I am starting to worry.

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