Which is more effective: Kybella or CoolMini?

CoolMini from CoolSculpting freezes the fat of the neck and is done with one or two applicators and may require two to three treatments which I perform every two months. There is small amount of swelling for a week or so. Kybella requires several treatments, 3 -6 depending on the amount of fat and is repeated every five weeks on average. There is more swelling than with CoolMini for the first two weeks. I refer to it as the Jello jiggle. Some patients don't have enough fat, or the CoolMini applicator doesn't fit well for them so Kybella may be preferable.Both treatments improve the neck but certainly are not as effective as liposuction.

CoolSculpting and Kybella are both effective treatments for submental fullness.  While the treatment goals are similar, the procedures and recovery can look pretty different.  CoolSculpting with the CoolMini is completely non-invasive using cold panels to permanently eliminate fat cells.  Each treatment takes about an hour and typically patients receive 1-3 treatments preformed every 3-12 weeks.  There is very minimal down time and patients can return to work or social activities immediately after treatment. CoolMini results are seen as early as one month after treatment and can continue to improve for about 3 months. The limitation of CoolSculpting is the treatment area is restricted to where the applicator panels can touch making the treatment less customizable then Kybella.

Kybella is a minimally invasive treatment using small injections to treat the desired area under the chin.  The treatment only takes about 15 min and results are typically seen in about a month.  The down time for Kybella is typically 3-5 days to be considered socially presentable but swelling can last up to two weeks. Most patients also require 2-3 treatments to achieve the ideal chin profile. Kybella offers a customized approach without surgery, but the down time is more significant than CoolMini. Talking to an experienced board-certified facial plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon is the best way find the most ideal treatment plan for you. 

Both CoolMini and Kybella are equally excellent, and effective, ways to rid one of the dreaded "double chin." One of the main differences between the two is that Kybella can be customizable for more sculpting of the jawline whereas CoolMini is more generalized to the single size applicator head.  It's best to consult with your surgeon to evaluate the area and determine which procedure would most benefit you. Good luck!