Can Kybella be used in the lower ankle area, more around the foot? (Photo)

If I understand your question correctly, you are not asking for reduction of your cankles, just the fat pocket in that area. This, of course, would be an off label use of Kybella, but we are actively exploring off label uses of Kybella in multiple clinics throughout the country. We have never injected Kybella into this area, but I do not see that it would pose an inherent danger. You would experience swelling after injection. Since it is an unexplored area of injection we don't know how much, so conservative injection amounts would be necessary. So, I think that this could be an area where Kybella could help, but make sure to go to an extremely experienced Kybella injector and make sure that you guys go slow and conservatively.

While Kybella is only FDA approved for treating the fat under the chin, studies are ongoing about its efficacy elsewhere. Theoretically, it should work to dissolve the fat, but I have no idea how many treatments it would take etc.. My best advice would be for you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss. Kindly,Kouros Azar

Hello, and thanks for your question. Kybella is FDA-approved for reduction of fat underneath the chin, but has not yet been studied in other areas, but this is currently under investigation. In order to determine the best treatment plan for you, I recommend an in-person consultation with a well-trained dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.   

Kybella is only FDA approved to treat the submental area under the chin. Anything other than this area is considered "off label" and does not carry extensive research to potential side effects and complications. Use caution and go to an experienced injector who is board certified. 

Thank you for your question pawpawpawpaw. Kybella is an outstanding treatment to dissolve fat in the area under the chin. It has not been studied in other areas such as the ankles so the safety and efficacy is not known in other areas. Studies are ongoing to test Kybella in other areas and we hope to have more information soon. Please consult with a doctor for specific advice. Good luck.