I had Kybella and feel like it took too much fat away and changed my face structure and skin. How do I get fat back? (photo)

Question

Is it possible that I can gain weight back and get some of the fat back . And is fat grafting a option and will it give me good results

J. Phillip Garcia, MD, FACS · Answer

From your photos, it appears as though your Kybella treatment worked well as there is less submental fat in the second photo.  When looking at your profile, it appears as though you may be a candidate for chin augmentation.  When evaluating one's profile, if a vertical line was drawn straight down from the most protruding part of the lower lip, the chin should just touch this line.  Chin augmentation with either filler or an implant might give a more balanced profile. Becky Hamilton, APRN at Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

The areas of fat that were removed by injections of Kybella will never be repopulated by fat cells. If you gain weight the fat not destroyed by Kybella can expand and occupy the space vacated by the treatment with Kybella.FWIW your photo looks good.

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Hello there! I think your result is great! That being said, if you are unhappy, I would consider doing filler or a fat transfer to the areas you are concerned with. Fat will, of course, last longer than filler. I would recommend consulting with an expert in facial aesthetics for this correction. Good luck to you! Sarah RN BSN

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Kybella permanent removes the fat that you have in the submental area.  Your photos look good. However, if you gain weight you are likely to gain weight and may gain in that same area.  In addition, you can have Voluma added if there is an area that you are unhappy with.  Best, Dr. Green

I had Kybella and feel like it took too much fat away and changed my face structure and skin. How do I get fat back? (photo)

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