I received my first series of injections of Kybella on 3/3. The bruising seems to be getting worse and the swelling has not improved. I can deal with the numbness but not sure why I would have such significate bruising. I'm terrified that due to all the bruising something is wrong. What could a physician do to prevent such excessive bruising? I paid $2500 and now feel like I have made a huge mistake. However I was told that the $2500 covers up to 6 sessions.
Answer: Bruising and swelling after kybella I am sorry that you are still bruised and swollen. Kybella works by destroying fat cells, and this does result in inflammation (swelling) and subsequent skin tightening. Depending on how big the bruise is, it could be adding to your swelling. At the time of your post, you were about 1 week out from your kybella session. Bruising can last for 2 weeks and swelling lasts an average of 11 days. So, please be reassured that what you are experiencing is likely normal. However, you should always feel free to contact your provider and ask if what you are experiencing is normal.
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Answer: Bruising and swelling after kybella I am sorry that you are still bruised and swollen. Kybella works by destroying fat cells, and this does result in inflammation (swelling) and subsequent skin tightening. Depending on how big the bruise is, it could be adding to your swelling. At the time of your post, you were about 1 week out from your kybella session. Bruising can last for 2 weeks and swelling lasts an average of 11 days. So, please be reassured that what you are experiencing is likely normal. However, you should always feel free to contact your provider and ask if what you are experiencing is normal.
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Answer: Kybella Kybella is used in the office with local anesthetic. The downtime can range from a few days to weeks. Bruising and swelling is common but I have not seen excessive bruising. My patients ice the area for 20 minutes afterward and this seems to help a great deal.
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Answer: Kybella Kybella is used in the office with local anesthetic. The downtime can range from a few days to weeks. Bruising and swelling is common but I have not seen excessive bruising. My patients ice the area for 20 minutes afterward and this seems to help a great deal.
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Excessive bruising and swelling after 1st series of Kybella Injections, why would this be happening? The swelling is really bad with some patients with Kybella. I have noticed that when it's really bad the results are actually better because more fat cells die off faster. So, hang in there!The bruising is a different matter and it could be due to you taking aspirin, ibuprofen or some other blood thinner. I think you should call your injector and be examined with that kind of bruising.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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March 11, 2017
Answer: Excessive bruising and swelling after 1st series of Kybella Injections, why would this be happening? The swelling is really bad with some patients with Kybella. I have noticed that when it's really bad the results are actually better because more fat cells die off faster. So, hang in there!The bruising is a different matter and it could be due to you taking aspirin, ibuprofen or some other blood thinner. I think you should call your injector and be examined with that kind of bruising.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Excessive bruising and swelling after 1st series of Kybella Injections, why would this be happening? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have caused you concern. Kybella can be associated with bruising and swelling that may persist for several weeks after treatment. Because we do not have photographs to examine I would revisit your injector for an in-person evaluation of your tissues and discussion of methods of improvement. Best wishes.
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March 21, 2017
Answer: Excessive bruising and swelling after 1st series of Kybella Injections, why would this be happening? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have caused you concern. Kybella can be associated with bruising and swelling that may persist for several weeks after treatment. Because we do not have photographs to examine I would revisit your injector for an in-person evaluation of your tissues and discussion of methods of improvement. Best wishes.
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May 20, 2017
Answer: Personally, I think that Kybella is a very expensive service that does not reliably work. For many folks, they would be better off paying a little more and having a lower face and neck liposuction. The liposuction is a highly reliable method with almost immediate results and a very short healing phase. Yes, Kybella is associated with swelling and bruising and only 60% see a result after 6 treatments. That means that 40% will be disappointed. To my thinking, that is a lot of disappointment.
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May 20, 2017
Answer: Personally, I think that Kybella is a very expensive service that does not reliably work. For many folks, they would be better off paying a little more and having a lower face and neck liposuction. The liposuction is a highly reliable method with almost immediate results and a very short healing phase. Yes, Kybella is associated with swelling and bruising and only 60% see a result after 6 treatments. That means that 40% will be disappointed. To my thinking, that is a lot of disappointment.
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