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

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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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