I have little fat at the side of my mouth towards my chin. Can Kybella be used for this?
Thank you foryour question PT567. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Kybellais the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatmentfor the double chin. Kybella can be used in other areas off label. The jowls is an example of such as area where some doctors inject Kybella. I do not place Kybella in this area because it is close to the marginal mandibular nerve. If a needle hits this nerve it can lead to a temporary asymmetric smile. I prefer placing Voluma in the mid face to lift the lower face and help with jowls. Pleaseconsult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
Kybella is not the right treatment for your issue. It is for fat under the chin while your "jowls" are from skin that is suffering the effects of gravity. Speak with a board certified plastic surgeon about Botox and fillers. They are the right non-surgical choice for jowls.
