If I have a chin implant, can I inject Kybella to reduce double chin? Will Kybella affect the chin implant material?

Kybella won't affect the chin implant material.  You will have significant swelling after Kybella so prepare yourself.  I tell my patients to expect swelling and jiggling for 2-4 weeks. Numbness lasts about 6 weeks. And then there are lumps and bumps for up to 8 weeks as well. Swelling does not fully resolve for a few months so i don't re-inject for a few months.My best,Dr. Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Kybella is a new injectable
approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe fat under the chin;
double chin. Up until now the only option for fat removal under the chin was
liposuction or surgically removing the fat by cutting it out. Chin implants lie above the treatment area of submental fat and would not affect the outcomes.#Kybellafatreduction   #doublechintreatments   #fatreduction

Kybella should not harm an existing chin implant however, if you have a chin implant I suspect it was placed for a reason (chin retrusion with skin laxity of the neck). Treatment with kybella will not tighten the neck skin but only melt the fat beneath the skin. It works best for patients with an obvious buldge of fat beneath the chin. If you strain your neck and at the same time can pinch fat beneath your chin kybella works well. It will not however sculpt a neck with loose skin.

I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
to receive the highest quality knowledge, treatment, care and skill available.

A consultation provides you the opportunity to relay your
concerns and desired outcome to the surgeon while the surgeon can assess your
health profile and discuss his/her pertinent advice. During the consultation, you will be able to discuss your previous surgical and non-surgical procedures to assist your surgeon in determining the right procedure for your desired look.We have found Kybella to be superior to other products in our office. Kybella is
the first and only FDA-approved injectable drug that contours and improves the
appearance of submental fullness due to submental fat. It is indicated for improvement in the
appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with
submental fat in adults. Please review the results of my Kybella treatments in the attached video.

Kybella is contraindicated if there has been prior surgery in the neck area beneath the chin. If the incision and placement of the implant is in the usual area and the approach is above the chin area then the injections should be fine. Share your prior history with your plastic surgeon. 

Most implants are made of silicone. As long as the injection is not placed into or too close to the implant, you should not have any issues.  Make sure you speak to the injector and mention you have the implant so they are aware.  best of luck.

Thank you for your question.  You should be able to have Kybella with a chin implant in place.  I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who can modify the treatment plan according to where the implant is in relation to the areas of concern.

Kybella can be used in areas where the are chin implants.  Even liposuction can be done here, I do this all the time to recontour areas that the implant was unable to take care of . I suggest a formal consultation to see what is best.  Dr. Emer.

If you are having a chin implant, it makes more sense to use submental liposuction (if you are otherwise a good candidate) than Kybella. The advantage of Kybella is that it is non-surgical. It's an injection performed in the office.  As a Kybella trainer, I have been pleased with its efficacy. However, it does require multiple treatments that can have noticeable bruising and swelling, especially after the first treatment. So if you are having surgery to place a chin implant, it makes sense to perform submental liposuction at the same time, since there is  already anesthesia (even local), down time, risk, and expense associated with the chin implant. Thanks for your question. 

Kybella treatment involves multiple injections of fat-dissolving deoxycholic acid into a very specific area at least 1 centimeter below the jawline.  Treatment with Kybella should not have any effect on a previously placed chin implant because the injection would not be performed close to the implant.  As with any cosmetic procedure, you should have a face-to-face consultation with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to determine whether you are a good candidate for Kybella treatment.