Kybella to create back dimples by dissolving fat in a circular area?

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Would it be possible to use Kybella to create back dimples by dissolving the fat in two circular areas on the back?

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

It may be possible to use Kybella to melt the fat in the back to create dimples, but it would not be a very accurate way of trying to get such a result. Kybella works best under the chin or in the jowls, where it will dissolve the fat with deoxycholic acid. This is a diffuse effect that treats the entire area, not just a small circle. To get the dimpled look you want, microliposuction would probably be a better choice. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will allow you to describe more precisely what you want so the best treatment can be chosen.

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

As mentioned by some of the other plastic surgeons, this is off-label use and thus the results will be less predictable. I do think that it may work, although you may not have the sharp definition of natural dimples. This is because these dimples are caused by attachments to the underlying tissue that Kybella will not be able to mimic. Make sure you visit a board certified Plastic Surgeon for evaluation prior to undergoing any procedure. Hope this helps.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The biggest problem with your great idea is that this drug is in no way precise.  It will never ahieve this level of control.  Please do yourself a favor and don't ask someone to attempt this for you.  They might just try and the consequences could be unfixable.  Murrphy's law is alive and well in cosmetic surgery.

Jill C. Fichtel, MD · Answer

I would estimate that very few physicians in the U.S. have ever administered Kybella for the purpose of creating back dimples.  In my professional opinion, this is a bad idea.  It would be difficult to predict your cosmetic outcome, and you could be quite unsatisfied with your results.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

In theory, it should work. Obviously, the use would be considered "off label". My concern is that I am not sure there's a way to be precise enough with the fat removal to actually "sculpt" a dimple in the way that you want. Schedule a consultation with an experienced injector to discuss.

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