Prepping for Kybella in 3 weeks. (photo)

Thank you for your question. There's not much prep involved with Kybella. Stop taking aspirin or ibuprofen a week before your injection. This will help with bruising, which is very minimal to nonexistent with Kybella injections.

One of the great things about Kybella is that it doesn't really involve any prep or much in the way of recovery. If you want, you can stop any aspirin or ibuprofen for the week before your appointment, especially if you are prone to bruising. But, in general, there isn't a lot of post op bruising with Kybella. Hope this helps and good luck. 

Kindly,

Kouros Azaar

I recommend that my patients stop aspirin and NSAIDS (motrin, advil, etc) for 2 weeks before.  I also have my patients stop fish oil/omega oils which can also have an aspirin like effect and increase bruising.  My patients have found that taking an over the counter antihistamine like Cetirizine (one brand name is Zyrtec) each day for one day before, the day of and the day after can help with the swelling.  Some patients have taken Benadryl instead-but be aware that benadryl can make you sleepy.    Clear your social calendar (or have a sense of humor about swelling) for the 3 days after because the neck swells as the Kybella goes to work on the fat and you may feel a little like a pelican!  Really though it's not that bad-just be prepared for some swelling.  Good luck - our patients have been really happy with the Kybella so far.