Time between each Kybella treatment, advice?

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I have read that you have to wait 4-6 weeks between each kybella treatment. I ask to doctors in Mexico and they told me I can do kybella waiting just 1-2 weeks between each session. Is this ok? Is dangerous to have the injections every week or two?

Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

Whenever a dermatologist gives you a timeline, it’s a guide, not an absolute. The guide is based on the results of a number of patients considered together. Individuals vary, of course. The reason we recommend waiting at least 4 to 6 weeks ( I actually recommend waiting 2-3 months between treatments so one can see full results) between Kybella treatments is that your body needs time to heal from the injections, you may be swollen for some time after your treatment, and you want to get an idea of what your results are before continuing treatments. This last point is particularly important in the last stages of your Kybella therapy. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will help you decide the best schedule for your individual healing pattern.

Hooman Khorasani, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin". We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat.  As the fat is dissolved, an inflammatory response occurs and this can take 2-4 weeks to subside. There may be some bruising and redness for up to 1 week but these can easily be covered with makeup. Overall you can return to work immediately and most people would not notice that you have had the procedure.  You’ll see some results after the first treatment, but to get the best results, we recommend two to five treatments.
As always, an in-person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training is the best way to assess your needs and provide medical advice.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for your question! I believe the general recommendation is to wait one month in between Kybella treatments.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Kybella take 1-3 treatments every 6 weeks.  Patient will develop swelling and possible bruising after each injection that may last a few days.  The benefit of Kybella is each treatment is quick and completed in the office. However, some patients need more than one treatment to get desired results. Hope this helps.

Sachin S. Parikh, MD · Answer

It is best to wait 4-6 weeks. This ensures all the swelling is gone and we are treating actual fat.  I would not recommend treating again at the 2 week mark. Best of luck to you!

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