If a patient has a fear of needles but wants Kybella can it be injected through a cannula and is it as effective?

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If a patient has a fear of needles but wants Kybella, can it be injected through a cannula instead of all of the needle marks on the grid? So for example, only doing two injection points with a cannula? If so, will it be as effective as the traditional way?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes kybella can be done with a cannula but needs to be done carefully as its not as easy to distribute properly.  I suggest seeing an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Wynne Huang, MD · Answer

Kybella injections go pretty quickly. I find that patients can be quite comfortable with the application of ice before injecting. Another option is to use a multi-injector, so that multiple injections can be done at the same time.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Yes, that is an excellent way of evenly distributing Kybella.  However, with a cannula there is at least one needle stick.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Kybella can be injected using a needle or a cannula, however needles provide better precision and accuracy. Consult with a  board certified medical provider to voice out your concern and for best result of your Kybella treatment.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Cannulas require  a bit more force and may actually feel quite a bit more intense than needle injections.

The treatment can be injected through a needle or cannula. Now you’ll just need to find a provider who is up for doing that.

Personally I believe Liposuction is a far better treatment option.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

James Fernau, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. I have never used a cannula when administering Kybella-it is typically used with a needle. When using a cannula, you have to cut a slit in the face, which produces scars-so this would not be advised.

Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you!

Sincerely, James Fernau, MD
FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society

If a patient has a fear of needles but wants Kybella can it be injected through a cannula and is it as effective?

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