I am currently nursing my 2-month-old baby. Can I get Kybella injections?

Be aware that Kybella is a bummer of a treatment in my opinion. I think the cute ads are misleading. What they don't tell you is that the treatment is profoundly uncomfortable, even painful. The treatment results in more swelling than neck liposuction. The treatment causes bruising, and transient and permanent nerve injury. The other thing that that the ads don't tell you is that you are likely to need up to 6 Kybella treatment to achieve your goals and even then, there is a 40% chance you will be dissatisfied with the result.  That makes this a very uncomfortable, time consuming, and expensive disappointment. Consider neck liposuction instead once your baby is weaned. Congratulations on your new baby!

Hi there! I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector here at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Congratulations on your baby! When it comes to Kybella injections, it is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Just to be safe, I recommend holding off on all procedures that aren’t medically necessary while pregnant or nursing. Kybella is injected locally and the molecule mimics the natural deoxycholic acid that our body produces to break down fat, but you never want to take a chance when it comes to your child’s health. Wait a few months, until your baby is weaned, and then go ahead with your Kybella and other cosmetic treatments. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will get you the most beautiful and satisfactory results.