Why did my chin get 10 times bigger versus smaller after Kybella?

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I had Kybella 6 months ago. Instead of reducing my fat, it caused permanent swelling with a hard lump near my Adam’s apple. I’m a professional model. My face is now ruined by kybella. My chin 6 months later is huge! And I even lost 10 pounds! Help! I now suffer from depression from what Kybella dud to my looks

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However, it would be much more helpful to have a photograph taken immediately before your procedure that has not been photoshopped. In my opinion, Kybella is a dog of a product. I recommend getting assessed by someone who does neck lifts and chin liposuction.

Ray Bayati, MD · Answer

HelloSwelling after Kybella is expected. Kybella has a long recovery period and necessitate series of injections, Average 3 sessions. some reported 6 sessions monthly injections! the costs sometimes is much more than liposuction.If you are going to have a couple of more injections then you may want to have evaluation for liposuction under local anesthesia and get it done one day and back to normal life in a day.or so.Best

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

i'm not a big fan of this treatment at all. Liposuction is far superior and just about every way.  More than anything my biggest concern is that I don't think you were a good treatment for any type of fat reducing treatment. Your mandible lacks projection and this is why you form a double chin.  Without comparison pictures none of us can give you any type of assessment.  People respond differently to the inflammatory responses of Kybella. Six months is probably a realistic time to consider your results final. If you're not happy with your facial aesthetics then consider starting where you are with different treatment options.  Chin augmentation is probably going to serve you better than anything else in regards to this part of your body. This could be done with fillers or a conservative implant. If there is fat in your neck it could easily be determined during a consultation.  I suggest having a few in person consultations with experience board-certified plastic surgeons or facial plastic surgeons.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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