So many good looking men have indentions in their cheeks, specifically in the area right beside where the lips come together on each side. Is this the peri-oral area? I was wondering if Kybella could be used to slim down the fat in this area? I have heard that facial liposuction of this region is dangerous, but it seems to me that you could approximate some of the contour by removing fat using Kybella? Do any of the doctors here do this procedure?
Answer: Kybella Honestly I would not inject Kybella in that lower cheek area, as it's definitely an off label area to be treated, and that probably isn't a "fat issue" anyway. More than likely if you had fillers added to your upper/lateral cheek area, that would lift the area of your concern and make it appear more hollow. The trick is to get enough filler to elevate that area, probably 2-3 syringes. Without seeing a picture, another option would be to add filler along jaw line if needed, to enhance that area also, then there is an option of Botox to lateral jaw area (masseter muscle) to thin a square jaw from masseter hypertrophy, if that's an issue.Best of luck, Dr. G
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Answer: Kybella Honestly I would not inject Kybella in that lower cheek area, as it's definitely an off label area to be treated, and that probably isn't a "fat issue" anyway. More than likely if you had fillers added to your upper/lateral cheek area, that would lift the area of your concern and make it appear more hollow. The trick is to get enough filler to elevate that area, probably 2-3 syringes. Without seeing a picture, another option would be to add filler along jaw line if needed, to enhance that area also, then there is an option of Botox to lateral jaw area (masseter muscle) to thin a square jaw from masseter hypertrophy, if that's an issue.Best of luck, Dr. G
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Answer: Can Kybella Contour the Perioral Area? Kybella Dissolves Submental Fat Kybella uses deoxycholic acid to melt fat underneath the chin. I have also used it for the jowls very successfully. Occasionally, I might treat a small area of fat elsewhere; this is an off-label use but can have nice results.
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Answer: Can Kybella Contour the Perioral Area? Kybella Dissolves Submental Fat Kybella uses deoxycholic acid to melt fat underneath the chin. I have also used it for the jowls very successfully. Occasionally, I might treat a small area of fat elsewhere; this is an off-label use but can have nice results.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Could Kybella be used to create contour around peri-oral area? This would be high risk because Kybella cannot tell the difference between fat, muscle and nerves. I would be concerned about muscle weakness, paralysis and drooling if this was injected here. Consider dermal filler and neuromodulators instead.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Could Kybella be used to create contour around peri-oral area? This would be high risk because Kybella cannot tell the difference between fat, muscle and nerves. I would be concerned about muscle weakness, paralysis and drooling if this was injected here. Consider dermal filler and neuromodulators instead.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: What you are proposing is off-label. That does not mean that it can't be done. What it is more likely to mean is that we are still trying to figure out how to control kybella. You could end up with the result you want or something else. Let the buyer beware.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: What you are proposing is off-label. That does not mean that it can't be done. What it is more likely to mean is that we are still trying to figure out how to control kybella. You could end up with the result you want or something else. Let the buyer beware.
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September 25, 2017
Answer: Kybella for dimples? Hello,
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September 25, 2017
Answer: Kybella for dimples? Hello,
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