What is the recovery like for Kybella injections?
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First, they experience some pain, usually rated 6-8 on a scale of 1-10, for a total of 6-8 hours starting about halfway through the injections, made very tolerable with pain medicine taken prior.
Next, they experience swelling, which can get huge if there was a large amount of fat, which peaks at 20-28 hours after injection and is largely gone by 48 hours after the procedure. Some of the swelling (but not the medicine) can go down into the upper chest skin--but usually leaves by the end of the second day).
They will develop, often, some numbness in the treated area, which disappears within 2 months.
They often have tenderness-to-the-touch in the area (but only when the area is being touched) for 1-2 months, which is not severe enough to interfere with daily life and working.
They may have a transient 4-12 hour period, within the first 24 hours after treatment, of hoarseness and mild discomfort swallowing solid food (but no problems breathing or drinking or eating soft foods and smoothies)!
On the 3rd or 4th day after treatment, the treated area starts to "gel." This is something you feel; not see. This is followed by a solidification or hardening of the gel-fat. Next, the solidified fat breaks into bits, called "nodules", which are almost always felt but not seen. At this point the body's immune system macrophages (big eaters) are in full swing, eating the dead fat in the nodules and carrying the dead fat away to be eliminated from the body...and so the nodules gradually disappear over a few months. Again, they are felt but almost never seen. And they always go away with time.
At about a month after the procedure, most people have definite reduction in fat and tightening of skin in the treated area. This continues to improve over the next 3-5 months. (I have never had a single patient unhappy or dissatisfied with the results of this procedure. And I have treated hundreds of necks with this!) It is an absolutely wonderful procedure!!! Those who are injected on a Thursday or Friday are back at work on Monday!
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1. Stop all aspirin, motrin, fish oil etc for two weeks prior to tx
2. Limit your salt intake for 3 days prior to the treatment.
3. Take some advil 15 min prior to injection
You can expect some mild discomfort for the first couple of hours, this should not keep you from working. It is very different than BOTOX or fillers. It is actively destroying the fat cells. It creates inflammation(temporary swelling). The first time you have the treatment is probably the most swelling. Generally the amount of swelling decreases with subsequent treatments.
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After the procedure, the primary side effect you will notice is swelling. This can be noticeable for as little as two days to as long as three weeks and is greater in those with larger volumes of treated fat and higher doses. Older patients, with more skin laxity, will feel that the swelling takes longer to resolve than those with younger and/or tighter skin.
The treatment can be modified if this is an issue for you, in that smaller doses given over more treatments will result in less swelling per treatment. Also, the swelling is always greatest with the first treatment compared to the second or third, even with the same treatment dose. Patients who experience my specific anti-swelling protocol before and during the procedure and use the Calm-Down Kit we provide afterward have a shorter recovery period. Anyone who is concerned about their postop appearance might choose to have the treatment on a Friday or when they won't be working for the next day or two, and consider wearing a turtleneck or scarf.
Other than that, there is some tenderness but patients don't usually talk about it on their follow-up visit other than to be reassured that it is normal, since it is fairly mild and mostly only if the area is touched or prodded. Small areas of firmness, if they occur, resolve quickly.
So staying home from work is up to you but not necessary for medical reasons and I would advise only if you definitely don't want to have to answer any questions from your more perceptive colleagues. You will be aware more than any one else. Maybe not the best treatment a week before you are going to get married or accept a Nobel Prize, however!
All the best,
Dr. Clark
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The most common side effects of KYBELLA®include : swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area. Similar to any other injectable treatment, this can easily be minimized by avoiding over-the-counter medications and supplements such as Ibuprofen ( Motrin or Advil), baby aspirin, fish oils, Vitamin E and green tea.
We also offer an analgesic for mild discomfort and swelling and send patients home with ice packs and a chin strap to improve the recovery time!
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You can minimize bruising by stopping any anti- inflammatories 2 weeks before your treatment.
The amount of swelling experienced after Kybella injections varies from person to person and from one treatment to another. Typically the swelling is worse after the first treatment and lasts longer. I find that with each subsequent treatment, the swelling gets less and subsides faster. After the first set of injections, the swelling can last from three days to three weeks. I would suggest scheduling your first round in the winter if the thought of prolonged swelling bothers you. This way you can wear a scarf to hide the swelling. By the time warmer weather rolls around, the second, and if needed, third treatment should cause a little less swelling which should go away faster.
Kybella injections can also cause bruising, small lumps that are temporary, and numbness. The numbness usually resolves after two to six weeks.
Kybella is a safe and effective treatment for the reduction of submental fat, the so called double chin. The medication that is injected dissolves fat. At the same time, the inflammation that it stimulates causes skin tightening. Unfortunately, that inflammation also causes swelling. Swelling starts the day after the injection and can last from one to four weeks depending on the amount of fat treated and the patient's skin laxity. More fat means more kybella needed and more laxity means more room for swelling. Initially the area will feel firm, but gradually it softens and can feel like 'jello' as the dissolved fat is taken away by your body until it is back to normal. The skin may feel numb or tingly for one to two months but returns to normal. Men receiving kybella may experience temporary hair loss in the area around injections.
I hope this answer is helpful. Best wishes.
Most people can return to their normal activities right away. Swelling has been the most common side effect our patients report. Bruising is quite rare, we use cooling before and after treatment and have not had any issues with our patients. It is important to avoid any medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen for 10 days prior to any injections. Some patients report numbness after the injections, these have all resolved completely.
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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