I have Diabetes type 1, can I do kybella treatments?

You can absolutely do Kybella treatments being a Type 1 Diabetic.  Kybella dissolves the fat inside the fat cells, and therefore will not interfere with your Insulin or Diabetes in any way.   

This is a great option because it requires no surgery or general anesthesia and the fat can dissolve nicely. However, your diabetes must be very well controlled. Be sure you see an experience and trained injector. 

There is no reason you cannot have kybella if you have diabetes.  It has no effect systemically, it only works locally.  Best, Dr. Emer.

While Kybella has been studied and that is the basis for its FDA approval, it has not specifically been studied in diabetics.  I think the answer for you will depend on other factors related to your diabetes.  For example if you have kidney disease and retinopathy, I would not recommend Kybella.  These complications from diabetes reflected microvascular injury related to diabetes.  It is one of the reasons that some with diabetes have impaired healing.  Foreseeably, this could change how your body reacts and responds to Kybella.  On the other hand, if you have no retinopathy and no evidence of diabetes related kidney disease, you are more likely to be fine with Kybella.

If your Diabetes is well controlled and you do not have any diabetes relates disseases, then you are at no risks to proceed with Kybella treatment. Make sure to inform your family doctor about your intentions as well to inform your Kybella provider about your condition of being diabetic. Good luck!

If your Diabetes is well controlled and you do not have any diabetes relates disseases, then you are at no risks to proceed with Kybella treatment. Make sure to inform your family doctor about your intentions as well to inform your Kybella provider about your condition of being diabetic. Good luck

Kybella is a localized treatment to decrease fat tissue in the jowls.  Having Diabetes is not a contraindication to getting Kybella.  Keeping your blood sugar under control is very important, but will not have an effect on the outcome of treatment with Kybella.

Assuming that your diabetes is being treated and you are currently in good health, I don't see that there would be any problem in your getting a Kybella treatment. However, make sure that your surgeon knows about your diabetes at your consultation.Kindly,Kouros Azar

Thank you for
your question annaf47. Kybella
is the first and thus far only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for the
double chin. The only absolute contraindication to a Kybella treatment is an infection in the treatment area. Diabetes is not a contraindication to receiving a Kybella treatment. However I like to ensure that all medical conditions of my patients are under control prior to any treatment. We are happy to offer free consultations. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Dear Anna

If your diabetes is under control, I cannot think of any reason that you should not pursue Kybella treatment. Though the FDA cleared Kybella for treatment of submental fat, we must remember that this therapy is fairly new.  Risks, though they may exist, have not yet surfaced for those with diabetes. I really hope this helps!