Why is Kybella so expensive?

Thank you for your question about Kybella.  It is true, Kybella is not cheap.  However, it is a very new product on the market and therefore the cost of Kybella to the practice is quite high.  There are several benefits to Kybella vs lipsuction.  Kybella is a nonsurgical intervention for submental fullness; whereas, liposuction is a surgical procedure and can be quite painful.  Liposuction also does not offer skin tightening like Kybella does.  Swelling can be moderate to severe with both procedures.  However, Kybella is much less painful when compared to liposuction.  To be sure you receive the best treatment, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Very good question! Kybella is the only recently approved by the FDA and is the only treatment on the market that produces the permanent results it does without having any direct competition in the market as of today. Sometimes the pricing with a new product that is extremely successful is inherently priced higher to account for money spent on research trials, FDA approval processes and bringing it to market. As new competing products come out, this may change in the future. The clinics themselves do not add inordinate fees to the product but pricing may be higher in certain parts of the country due to location. Kybella is an outstanding product that is popular because it permanently removes submental fat and creates beautiful long lasting results with no surgery. For a lot of people in today’s busy world they are looking for treatments that require less invasive processes so they can get back to everyday life and busy careers as soon as possible. For many, the cost is justified solely on the fact that they do not have to undergo surgery. The cost of Kybella depends largely on the amount of fat, number of treatments needed as well as the amount of product being used. Some people respond wonderfully to 2 - 3 treatments while others may need 4 - 6 treatments. Everyone is different and has a different amount of fat so this will inevitably vary from one individual to the next. In general, a single treatment tends to range anywhere from $700 - $1,500. Complete treatments can range from $1,500 - $5,000. Generally speaking, a good average number of treatment needed for most people is 3 - 3.5 treatments. I highly recommend meeting with an experienced physician for a consultation to determine what the actual pricing would be for you individually. By doing this, you will be able to see the cost difference between Kybella and Lipo to determine what the best treatment is for you. For more helpful information answering this question, please see my video below. I hope this was helpful. Best of luck to you!

I would have to agree with the statement that kybella is an expensive product. The cost of the product itself is very expensive and therefore unfortunately the physician does have to pass that cost onto the patient. As plastic surgeons we are all hopeful that the price will come down in the near future. The biggest benefit of kybella  is the fact that it is it nonsurgical.