Kybella for the inner thigh gap?

Thank you for your question, teliio2686. Kybella is very effective for the "double chin" and is FDA-approved for that area and that area alone. I suggest you consider SculpSure which can melt 25% of your unwanted subcutaneous fat in a 25-minute non-invasive in-office treatment whereby patients complete the treatment and walk out of our office ready to resume their ordinary activities. Please consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,

Kybella is one way of achieving “thigh gap” without surgery but this is considered ‘off-label.’ However, you need a series of treatments and may have some swelling. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will allow to decide if Kybella is the best method for you, or if you’d prefer a series of CoolSculpting treatments or one-and-done liposuction.

Thank you for your question. We have chosen not to use Kybella in our practice as it can be very costly, takes multiple treatments and tends to have moderate pain and swelling. For inner thighs the gold standard is still liposuction or coolsculpting.  These treatments will provide optimal results. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss options that are best fit for your body type. Best wishes. 

There is a good chance it will work there, and will eventually be approved for that location, however at this point it is only approved for use under the chin. The best solution for medial thigh fat is still liposuction. The only way to know for sure if you are a candidate is to book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you. Best of luck! 

I applaud you for doing your own research on
information you hear on TV. KYBELLA is an injectable treatment approved by the
FDA specifically to reduce fat that causes a double chin. There is no clinical
study of whether it works for body contouring. CoolSculpting, on the other
hand, is FDA-cleared to treat the inner and outer thighs using special applicators.
I would suggest finding a board-certified plastic surgeon to consult with about
the best treatment for you.

I just got interviewed for a news piece as that... Coolsculpting is so much cheaper and spares you the swelling that Kybella would give you after treatment.

Thank you for your question.Currently, Kybella is only FDA-approved for submental fat.  Any other use of this product is considered off-label use.  There are other treatment options that are helpful for inner thighs, such as:
ExilisLiposuctionTo be sure, see two or more board-certifiedproviders in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a goodcandidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment for your inner thighs.Hope this helps.

TO date, Kybella is only indicated for submental fat (Under the chin). The thighs and other areas of the body should be addressed by other methods. Schedule a consultation with you local board certified plastic surgeon, who will help you realize the differences and then, make appropriate choices.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns with us. Kybella may not be the best option for you, although a physical exam would help to determine this.  If you are looking for a non-surgical approach, you may want to consider Coolsculpting.  As a plastic surgeon, I can also offer different options such as a thigh lift and/or liposuction as well as many other non-surgical procedures that can affect the neck such as the Coolsculpting, Ulthera and Profound depending on the specific concerns. As with any procedure, the experience and technique is the most important determinant of a good and safe outcome. I would recommend visiting with a plastic surgeon who also has a great deal of experience with non-surgical options so you can determine which option(s) are the best for you.

I have used kybella for inner things, buttock rolls, jowls/jawline and other areas that are not FDA approved.  although it does work, it is way more costly and takes way more time to get the ultimate results (if at all) at all similar to what you can get with liposuction or other body contouring devices like Sculptsure, Ultrashape or Coolsculpting.  I suggest a formal consultation to see what your best options are in this area.  Best, Dr. Emer.