How long does the swelling and jiggling last after a Kybella treatment? (Photo)

I tell my patients to expect swelling and jiggling for 2-4 weeks.  Numbness lasts about 6 weeks.  And then there are lumps and bumps for up to 8 weeks as well.  Swelling does not fully resolve for a few months so i don't re-inject for a few months.My best,Dr. Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Cind111962. Thank you for your question and photograph.  Post kybella injection most have mile swelling  for 2- 5 days; but for some it is prolonged for 2 weeks plus.  This occurs from:The injection itself leads to swellingKybella’s Active ingredient causes breakdown of fat and inflammationWhile Kybella is a good procedure, for most neck liposuction and laser skin tightening can be a better option.  It can improve neck fat with a single procedure plus tighten skin.

There is some swelling that may last for several weeks, but the actual jello jiggle of the kybella swelling of the neck that occurs after injections when treating the fat of the double chin can be noticable for an average of one to two weeks.

Kybella swelling can last up to a week - in some cases a little longer. Because your body is doing the work of removing the fat (unlike liposuction), how quickly this happens is very individual. Some people have very quick resolution of swelling in a couple days, but there is no way to predict for any individual patient.We recommend that patients take into account the expected swelling and potential bruising and how those side effects could affect their social plans.Kybella typically takes more than one session. It's easier for women to hide the transient swelling with scarves or clothing. The "jiggly" aspect can be a little disconcerting if you aren't expecting it. But it is part of the process.

Thank you for your photo and and question. First, know that you are still in the very early stages of your post treatment and it will get better. The jiggles are not noticeable however, it is normal to have swelling, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area. In our practice we use Kybella treatment with trusculpt.KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called  “double chin.”

It is funny that you call it "jiggling". Patients always comment on this aspect of kybella but I never know what to refer to it as. I call it pendulous. It is the fact that this area is very mobile and gets indurated after treatment. It can last up to about 10 days, but should start to resolve day by day. Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC