I got my first injection of kybella a little over a month ago. I'm in fairly good shape, but inherited a small double chin. My doctor said I would only need 1 treatment. Although the swelling has gone down, my chin looks bigger than when I got the injections. Is this normal? I thought I would see good results after a months time? I feel worried that it's not working for me or maybe I'll need a 2 treatment when I was initially told I would only need 1 because I have so little fat to begin with.
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Answer: What to expect after just 1 Kybella Injection
For many folks, they would be better off paying a little more and having a lower face and neck liposuction. The liposuction is a highly reliable method with almost immediate results and a very short healing phase. Yes, Kybella is associated with swelling and bruising and only 60% see a result ...
Thank you for your question macmac1110. Kybella is the first and thus far only FDA approved
non-surgical injectable treatment for the double chin. For my patients I recommend starting with at least two treatments and two vials per treatment. We have found that waiting 2-3 months between t...
Liposuction is the gold standard for fat removal. If you can afford the price and the downtime, it is going to deliver the fastest results. However, Kybella can be great for the right patient at eliminating that pocket of fat under the chin. My best advice would be for you to schedule a...
