I am 3 weeks post Kybella, same swelling since day 2. The doc told me to massage the hardened area. Should I be concerned?

June 6, 2018
Asked By:vanity1975 in Los Angeles, CA

I went back to the doctor today since the pouch from the Kybella hasn't changed at all. He told me he had only seen this in 3-4 other patients and that I should massage it three times a day. If it doesn't start subsiding in 20 days he will give me a steroid shot. Have you experienced this as well with your patients? Any additional advise here? Do you also inject a steroid if it doesn't dissolve? I am thin, 43 years and had just a small pouch to begin with. Thanks so much!

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