Can anyone tell me if the substance in Kybella would affect the the thyroid? (Photo)

Kybella is an FDA approved injectable medication that permanently removes the fat beneath your chin. It is a safe medication and the procedure to introduce it is also very straight forward. The thyroid should not be involved with the injections and the literature does not reveal any side effects that impair the thyroid.

Kybella when injected by an experienced injector should not effect the thyroid except in rare instances. Liposuction can also be done in this same region.

Thank you for your question, Sundawn. Kybella is the ideal solution for providing a tight jaw line via its ability to vanquish fat. Kybella offers a short treatment time and a minimal recovery process. Please consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,

I appreciate your question.

From your photos, it appears that you would be a be a better candidate for liposuction and skin tightening /radio frequency laser treatments to accomplish your goals.



The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

I suggest a formal consultation, in my practice we would do a combination of liposuction and thermiRF to remove fat and tighten skin.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kybella is approved for the reduction of submental fullness.  These injections are carried out in the fatty layer to create fat reduction by fat cell lysis.  Injections should be performed by experts in Facial Aesthetics to obtain best results.  With good technique, there should be no effect on the thyroid; If someone were to inadvertantly inject the thyroid, the reaction is unknown but could be deleterious.  Injections that have been misplaced into tissues such as muscles have been known to cause lasting pain.  Seek out an expert, it may cost a little more but is always worth it.

If injected properly into the subcutaneous fat there is no effect on the thyroid. The question is if you are a good canidate and if Kybella would achieve the results you are seeking. Please consult with an experienced facial plastic surgeon how can evaluate you and give you all your options.

Thanks for your question. Properly injected Kybella will not come near the thyroid gland; therefore, it should pose no risk of thyroid dysfunction in properly trained hands. In my opinion, you are not an ideal Kybella candidate. Kybella does not address jowling nor does it address sagging skin. If you were to simply dissolve the fat in your submental area, it would look like a deflated balloon and may appear worse than it does now. This is partly because skin loses elasticity as we age. I believe you are a better candidate for a cheek and neck face lift with liposuction. You can read more about that on my website if you like. Save be your money for surgery, which will better meet your expectations. Good luck!

Thank you for
your question Jodi 50 yrs old. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. If I had a patient who looked like the person in these photographs I would say she is a good candidate for Kybella and would not be worried about the thyroid. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

In the hands of a qualified injector, Kybella should not adversely affect the thyroid. Hope this helps.Kindly,Kouros Azar