Will kybella injections help sagging neck muscles?

Kybella does not have any effect on platysmal bands (which you are referring to as “sagging neck muscles”).  What Kybella does is permanently eliminate excess submental fat (the “double chin”), which  can reveal prominent platysmal bands that were already present.  The reason they weren’t seen prior to the Kybella injections is because the submental fat was creating an extra layer, or barrier, between the skin’s surface and the already present underlying platysmal bands, thereby hiding them from being seen.  Botox can be used to soften the tightness of platysmal bands.  They can also be corrected surgically. 

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Hello! Kybella is a permanent, non surgical modality used to treat unwanted fat.  The area if desired treatment will be treated with Kybella via several injections. Swelling is typical for approximately 4 days following treatment.  Typical treatment for particular area may consist of two to three treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart.  Kybella is FDA indicated for the sub mental region however we are seeing excellent outcomes in other regions such as banana roll under  buttock area as well as bra fat near axilla. 

Kybella does not do much if anything to tighten the neck muscles. Many patients have banding or laxity of the platysma muscle in the neck, and this is generally only improved with a surgical neck lift. There are many non-surgical options out there (ultrasound, radiofrequency, etc) that promise to improve muscle laxity, but patients generally see very little if any results from these. If patients are concerned with neck laxity and aren't sure if Kybella or another treatment is right for them, a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon may be helpful to review all of the possible surgical and non-surgical treatment options in detail.All the best,

Kybella is used to dissolve small pockets of stubborn fat. If you’re concerned with looks skin, you may want to consider Ultherapy or ThermiTight. To determine if you are a candidate for these effective skin-tightening procedures, consult with a board-certified dermatologist.

Thank you for your question! This depends if the muscles you are referring to are actual muscles or submental fat over muscle. If it is in fact muscle, we do not use Kybella for sagging neck muscles and surgery would be required. In general, if you have hanging muscle or if the platysma band is loose, a surgical procedure, such as Lipo would be needed to address and correct it. If the muscle underneath the submental fat looks good and the submental fat needs to be removed, you would not need surgery and would be a great candidate for Kybella. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified physician or plastic surgeon for a private consultation to determine whether or not you would need a surgical procedure or a non-surgical procedure to reach your desired results.Your doctor will be extremely helpful in giving you options to choose from that suit your personal needs and comfort level in addition to answering any additional questions. For more helpful information pertaining to your question,  please view my video listed below. Best of luck to you!

Kybella was approved for the treatment of fat under the chin only. The main ingredient deoxycholic acid dissolves fat and does nothing for neck muscles.

Thank you for your question about Kybella.  Unfortunately Kybella only targets the fat in the submental area.  It does not tighten muscles, nor does it tighten skin.  If the skin has some elasticity, the skin will retract as the fat resolves.  


To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Kybella works very well to reduce and eliminate unwanted fat under the chin.  The inflammation created by the drug can also create some mild tightness in the skin.  Excessive skin sagging, if present, will not improve with kybella injections and would require a necklift. 

Hello Myrna and thank you for your question. Kybella is a great option for removal of under chin fat but it will not affect the sagging neck muscles. It may help with small amount of saggy skin from all the inflammation but you need an in person evaluation to determine if that's the case for you. The best option also depends on the type of result you wish to achieve, your budget and the downtime you can afford. Surgery is not for everyone but sometimes it cannot be avoided. You need to find an honest provider who will have no problem referring you if they feel there is a better treatment option for you which they cannot provide.  Great non invasive options for neck skin tightening are Ultherapy and Nova Threads.  Hope this helps,  Best, Dr.Avaliani

A sagging neck is caused by 1) loss of skin elasticity, 2) muscle banding 3) & excess fat or fullness.Kybella will primarily reduce excess sub mental fat.  There are some reports that there is some mild skin tightening.  For patients who have a lot of lax skin surgery is the best option.  The muscle banding can become more visible after fat reduction with Kybella or liposuction and will require either Botox injections or platysma muscle tightening.