Skin turning grey on 1 side of my face. Starting from my chin to under my nose. I am over 4 weeks post op Kybella. Options?

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Please see pic. My face the last 24 hours is turning grey on 1 side starting up my chin going all the way up under nose. I’m in such severe pain.My skin feel like being cut with a knife The emergency room I went to Friday had no idea how to help me as there is no data on how to reverse this I’m over 4 weeks into this and I’m getting worse and worse each day. My skin is also tearing under my chin and tearing in many spots all over my face !!! No one knows how to help me!!! My face is grey

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the photo is not good enough to properly evaluate you and I am not sure any photo will be. You need to return to the location where you had the treatment ASAP and be evaluated. Do not wait.Good luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Not sure exactly what is going on BUT you need to call Allergan company to file a complication report ASAP. Also you need the doctor's injectors name and if possible the lot # of the KyBella injected (if in fact real Allergan KyBella was used?). Appear as some possible/potential vascular issue occurring. Who was the injector? Might start on blood thinners, Rx for steroids, etc.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

i'm not a big fan of this treatment at all. I see horrible outcomes being posted on real self on a regular basis.  I doubt there's anyway of reversing the effect once injected. Anti-inflammatory steroids may be an option.  I agree with previous comments about contacting Alargan and letting them know what you are experiencing. Your provider could help find the local rep for you.  If possible consider re-posting with better quality pictures. Especially showing before and after pictures.  If your provider took before pictures then use those.  Ask them to email you a copy.  Hopefully things will settle down and you can get back to normal. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

Skin turning grey on 1 side of my face. Starting from my chin to under my nose. I am over 4 weeks post op Kybella. Options?

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