Does Kybella define jawline? Also, does it help if I continue to use ice pack and chin wrap after the injections?

Question

I have a small double chin and also some fat around my jawline/neck n was wondering does the kybella treatment define the jawline, or it is only target the double chin area? Also, does it help to use ice pack and chin wrap afterwards?

David Gilpin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Kybella targets the fat directly below the chin.  It is not directly injected into the jawline, or near the sides of the jawline to reduce the risk of injury to a motor nerve which controls your face.  While Kybella does not directly tighten your jawline, removal of the submental fat, I believe, helps to frame and improve this area.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I use kybella on the jawline and often combine with venus legacy and/or ultherapy to get better results.  chin straps do not help.  I suggest you see an expert in facial and body scultping.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jessie Cheung, MD · Answer

Kybella is indicated for treating the fat under the chin. Often, jawline definition results from not just from removing excess fat, but also a combination of tightening the sagging skin around the jowls and neck with a laser, adding some Botox to the neck and jawline ("Nefertiti lift"), and even injecting some filler over the jawbone and lateral cheek to redrape the skin ("facial framing"). I do make my patients wear a chin wrap for 48 hours after tumescent liposuction, but I don't require it for Kybella, even though there will be swelling. Continuing the ice and compression is up to the patient - totally ok if it helps with the discomfort, but most people hate wearing the chin wrap - they get claustrophobic.

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question lovebeauty. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. Kybella is injected into the skin on the neck to dissolve the fat in the area. In this way it does help improve jawline definition. I recommend that my patients use cold compresses such as ice packs after the treatment to reduce swelling. Chin wraps help with swelling ass well. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Kybella is only approved for treating that pocket of fat under the chin. Not the jawline. And yes, I often recommend ice for a patient's post treatment swelling.Kindly,Kouros Azar

Brian Arslanian, MD · Answer

Hi therethanks for the question.  You are getting some mixed reviews on here I see.  I agree that Kybella is currently only FDA approved for the submental area.  We stay away from the jawline to make sure we don't injury a very important nerve that lives there.  However, as Kybella works and starts melting fat and contracting skin under the chin, I think it definitely tightens up the rest of the jaw line in the process.  It is not dramatic in everyone, but it is a rather nice side bonus.  I have discussed this with other Injectors who also agree with this pleasant side effect.  Good Luck"The above answer has been given without seeing this
patient and cannot be substituted for actual in-person examination and medical
advice; it is only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical
professional for appropriate care."

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Kybella treatment does not directly treat the jawline. It targets the double chin area. You may have a secondary visual benefit that your jawline appears relatively sharper, but this is due to the reduction in your double chin while your jawline stays the same. Using an ice pack and chin wrap afterwards can be comforting but should be done carefully to avoid ice burns to your skin. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon to make sure you are using a cool pack appropriately and safely.

Henry Mentz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question. Kybella is used to treat the submental area for fullness (double chin). It cannot be injected into the jawline as it's not FDA-approved for use in the jawline area. Also, ice packs will work just fine after the treatment.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kybella is a great minimally invasive option to
get rid of your double chin and as a result, helping to define the jawline
(submental area). Kybella is an injectable product that can be used to help
your body to rid itself of fat cells that form under the chin which would
require 2-4 sessions for optimal results. Benefits of Kybella include: 
FDA-approved for use on fat underneath the chin
Allows more control then cool sculpting over the treatment area
Minimally invasive
No downtime
Reduced fat underneath the chin
Better appearance
Youthful look
No surgery
No general anesthesia
Very rare and minimal side effects (typically bruising, pain, and redness at
the injection points) 
If you are interested, it’s best to have a full in-person consultation with a
qualified physician.

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is a defined area where you can inject Kybella. We do not inject Kybella at the level of the jaw line. The level of the injections is approximately one finger breadth behind the jawline. It is also injected in the central neck, between the medial boarders of the sternal cleidomastoid muscle. And above the thyroid Cartledge. This is is the area of the double chin. Even tough the the injections are not along the jawline patients do get an improvement in their jawline.

Does Kybella define jawline? Also, does it help if I continue to use ice pack and chin wrap after the injections?

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