Why can't Kybella be used wider out on the neck? Why can it only be used right under the chin?

Thank you for your excellent question.  Kybella has been used in off label manners to address bra fat and other smaller areas of localized adiposity.  The only FDA indication for Kybella use is in the submental (below the chin) region and it is not recommended to be used wider for concerns of a temporary injury to the nerve responsible for controlling your lower lip. Hope this helps.

If the pocket of fat under your chin extends to a wider margin, Kybella is still effective and can be used.  I've also had success using Kybella off-label in other small areas of fat such as bra fat, back fat, and lipomas.Good luck!

Kybella is approved for the reduction of fat under the chin.  However, Kybella can theoretically be used anywhere there is excess fat.  However, it is usually cost-prohibitive and not predictable to use in larger areas.  Kybella has been used in the lateral fat of the neck as well as pre-bra fat with good success.  However, in off-label use, it should only be used by the most experienced of injectors due to increase risk.