Does Kybella just not work for some people? Or do I need more treatments?

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I got two rounds of kybella probably about 5 years ago and didn’t notice any change. Is it possible to see zero improvement after two rounds but maybe at 4 or 5 it starts working? Or are there some people that our bodies are just resistant to it? Have you seen patients with no results after two rounds but get good results after more treatments? I really don’t wanna throw away money but I also really want to try it but just don’t know if I’m wasting my time….

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear esjay,
Kybella typically takes 3 to 5 treatments to work. This is why I've stopped carrying Kybella in my office. I recommend neck liposuction more often then any injectable procedure for the neck now. It provides superior results gives me more control over the area than any injectable. It also costs about the same as what you paid for your first kybella session. The liposuction can be done under local while awake in the office and recovery is about the same as kybella.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

"​It takes a series of treatments to get good results with Kybella. Keep in mind, Kybella is good for dissolving the submental fat under the chin area while contouring the jawline and making the chin more defined, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options. I recommend a combination approach with Thermage, Ultherapy, and Exilis.

InMode FaceTite / AccuTite with VASER Neck Liposuction is the best option for contouring and tightening the chin, neck, and jawline area. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​"

H2T Skin and Laser Center - Foxboro · Answer

Hi! There's no question that it does work. The only question is how much you need and how many treatments. I find that most of my patients require 4-6 vials per treatment and 3-4 treatments. I wouldn't say you're wasting your time, but you may simply need more. Hope that helps!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Kybella is just not very effective, and cannot get rid of fat deposits located below the platysma muscle in the neck, which many people have. Liposuction can accomplish removal of fat deposits above the muscle, while a surgical neck lift is required to remove the fat deposits underneath the platysma muscle which also includes a platysma-plasty to significantly improve the jawline. Please submit a full set of facial and neck photographs to make the right determination.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

No posted photos? Why not have local anesthesia liposuction under chin? Fee $3,500. Best to in person or virtual consult with...

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