How can I reduce swelling after getting Kybella?

Thank you for your question! Swelling will generally peak around 3 - 4 days and reduce within 10 - 14 days. This tends to be more prominent when there is a large amount of fat and if it is your first time being treated. It appears you are likely in the peak of your swelling. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to aesthetically reduce the swelling during the healing process (2 - 4 weeks). For discomfort due to swelling, I recommend reducing exercise after treatment and icing it to make it feel better. Permanent results from the treatment are seen within 3 - 4 weeks and can continue to be seen up to 6 months. With each subsequent treatment there will be less swelling due to the body having an established tolerance to treatment. If you have immediate concerns or additional questions, I suggest calling the clinic you were treated in for additional post-care information. For more detailed information answering this question, please feel welcome to view the video below. I hope you find it helpful. Best of luck to you and your recovery!

I have a full discussion about what to expect regarding Kybella after the injections with my patients. Expect swelling for 4-5 days. Some patients will be swollen for up to two weeks but this is exactly how the injectable works. The product causes the reaction and will go away after time. The results are worth the trouble.

Thank you for your question! The most significant swelling should be over by 10-14 days.  It takes approximately six weeks for the swelling to subside back to your baseline, but after another eight weeks for visible improvement as the fat continues to melt away.  Each patient is different, and their swelling may vary. The swelling is an inflammatory response to Kybella.  Be sure to stay hydrated and to minimized alcohol consumption. We recommend icing the area for the first 24- 48 hours. Follow up vials can be injected as soon as 6 weeks, depending on the provider's recommendations and the patient's goals. 

The swelling that occurs after Kybella can take many weeks to fully resolve, and the recovery period seems to be shorter with each subsequent injection. Keeping the head elevated, using a supportive neck strap, and using homeopathic remedies like Arnica or Bromelain may all be helpful to speed the recovery process. Best,

Swelling is expected after kybella.  Please try lymphatic massage (a very light tapping motion or sweeping motion). and sleep with your head elevated.

Bruising, redness, swelling, firmness are typical side effects following a kybella treatment. It may take approximately 4 weeks to resolve. Immediately after treatment, we recommend patients sleep with the head elevated using 2-3 pillows, limit salt intake, and ice for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling. Hope this helps !

Thank you for question. Swelling after Kybella treatment is completely normal. Swelling can last anywhere from a few days to as much as two weeks. Ice and compression are the best treatment for the swelling. Your swelling will continue to decrease everyday.

 Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns with us. We use lymphatic massage, the Venus Viva, icing and compression to help manage the swelling after Kyvella of treatments.  

Swelling can be improved with venus legacy and lymphatic massage.  I suggest you see an expert. I find that ultrasound does very little. Best, Dr. Emer.

The swelling is normal and varies as to how long it lasts. At this point, you could use a chin strap at night which may help the swelling resolve a little sooner, but nothing except time will make it completely go away.