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
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For a double chin, InMode FaceTite with VASERlipo would give you the best result.With significant neck sagging you would need a facelift / neck lift with muscle tightening (platysmaplasty). At the same time, I would recommend lasers (Fraxel, CO2, or Erbium) and microneedling RF (Fractora,...
Some people may do better to wait longer times between injections, since the body can take 3-5 months for final results to be seen after even a single injection session with deoxycholate (the active ingredient of Kybella). It is a judgment call on the part of your doctor as to the timing...
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When injecting Kybella or PCDC, consideration of anatomy and landmarks is essential. If proper technique is followed, then this should not affect the salivary glands.
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