How long should I wait between Kybella injections?

Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin". We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat.  As the fat is dissolved, an inflammatory response occurs and this can take 2-4 weeks to subside. There may be some bruising and redness for up to 1 week but these can easily be covered with makeup. Overall you can return to work immediately and most people would not notice that you have had the procedure.  You’ll see some results after the first treatment, but to get the best results, we recommend two to five treatments. You need to wait 6 to 8 weeks in between injections. 
As always, an in-person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training is the best way to assess your needs and provide medical advice. 

There are two reasons to wait at least 4 and possibly as many as 8 weeks between Kybella treatments: 1) You will probably have at least a week or two of minor swelling and soreness. You need to let your body fully recover before undergoing another set of injections, and 2) Because Kybella works gradually, allowing time between treatments lets you determine whether you need to move forward with another set of injections or not. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will help you set up a treatment schedule that works for you.

Thank you for your question. I typically wait 6-8 weeks between treatments to allow for resolution of the swelling and inflammation that accompanies the treatment.