How long to see Kybella results?

Hi Anna B.,Thank you for your question.  Please note that before and after pictures would really help us understand what is going on.  I usually recommend patients give it a full 12 weeks to see the final result, but should be noticeable by 6 weeks.  Most patients require at least 2 treatments, but can take as many as 4 treatments.  I would recommend you review your photos with the doctor and see if additional treatments would be necessary.  The fact that you swelled, means that the product did have an effect.  It would be unusual to have no response, since the method of injecting and volume used is standardized.Hope that helps.Best,Dr. B

Typically, patients come in for Kybella treatments in intervals of every 6 weeks until their desired look is achieved. Now that it has been 6 weeks for you and you still are not satisfied with your results, you may consider going back to your provider to discuss the results. Typically, patients require 2-4 sessions to achieve desired results.

Kybella results occur slowly. Most patients are going to see very little change after one treatment, but will start to see the improvements after completing a series of 2-3 treatments. Even once the swelling has fully resolved, the results do not really become visible until several weeks or months later.Be sure to see an expert physician injector who specializes in facial aesthetic procedures.All the best,

Most patients require 2-3 Kybella treatments to achieve results.  Don't get discouraged after just one treatment.  It also depends on how much your physician injected.  As a Kybella trainer, I typically instruct physicians to inject 2-4cc (1-2 vials) or more per treatment.

Thank you for your question! Kybella continues to work up to 6 months post-treatment with results from the removal of submental fat being permanent. If the patient is receiving a series of treatments, they are retreated within 4 to 6 weeks. We do not stack subsequent treatments closer than 4 weeks, no matter how much fat there is, in order to allow the tissue time to recover. If you are undecided about additional treatments, I recommend following up with your physician and waiting 3 to 5 months for the final results to take effect. The beauty of this treatment is that it is progressive and you can always add a treatment after the full results reveal themselves. Make sure to communicate with your provider at the 3 to 5 month mark for an update to determine if additional treatments are needed. For more helpful information on this topic, please see the video listed below. Best of luck to you!

For a well executed Kybella injection treament, results should begin to be seen in about 5-6 weeks with continuation of the results lasting up to 12 weeks. 

Kybella results generally take 2-3 sessions to get a good result, each about a month apart.  I generally tell patients you will get a very mild result during the first session and have the most swelling after the first session; however, the second session is where you really see the results and get a lot less swelling with subsequent treatments.  Having the kybella on a Thursday or Friday makes the most sense for my patients. Occasionally, a 3rd session is required.  

Kybella works immediately and over time.  While you can see some quick results, the final results are seen over 4 months or so and sometimes even longer.  Generally, I encourage at least 2-4 treatments for most people, but some see results in as little as two treatments!

If you had that amount of swelling then your doctor probably injected the right amount. Most people require 2 treatments 4-6 weeks apart to get good results from it so wait until at least 4 weeks after your second treatment before judging. Some people may need a third or fourth treatment depending on how much submental fat they started with. Hope that helps.

I have had very good results with our Kybella injections (note, I was skeptical when they came to me to be one of the first injectors in Seattle/the Pacific Northwest). In general, we have seen swelling last anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. In some patients, it may even last 4 - 6 weeks. We space our injections approximately 6 weeks apart, and always tell patients that it will likely take more than one treatment (2 - 4). The "bullfrog" swelling is typical. Tenderness, redness, and minor bruising can also occur. Lumpy texture is also normal following a treatment. With Kybella injections in the submental (under chin) area, expect mild to medium burning to start a few minutes after the first injection site. It seems to be very tolerable. At 6 weeks, you may still have residual swelling. And, remember that, even with a small amount of fat there, it still may take more than one treatment. We usually see improvement after the first treatment, however, so check with your physician that performed the injections. The amount injected is related to the result, however, this amount is very "standardized" by the company, so all of the doctors should be injecting approximately the same amount per area.