Uneven Kybella results from one month after 2nd treatment; will improvement continue?

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I had first Kybella treatment in early January with significant swelling for weeks. I had second Kybella treatment at the end of February--again with significant "bull-frog" swelling. Now, four weeks later, the swelling is significantly reduced, but more on one side than the other. Will this swelling continue to be reduced? Does it mean i will need additional Kybella treatments?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

kybella needs a number of treatments every 4-6 weeks we do this with ultherapy and RF tightening to get more improvement.  Liposuction can be done for the best outcome more quickly.  Dr. Emer.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It can take up to 6 weeks for final results with Kybella. Also, many people need a series of treatments to get desired results. I recommend following up with your provider about your concerns.

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  We have mostly discontinued Kybella in our practice as well.  The FDA recently approved the SculpSure laser for treating submental fat (double chins).  It is a quick 25 minute, completely non-invasive treatment.  In the FDA study, the participants had 100% satisfaction after 1 or 2 treatments.  If you look at the Kybella FDA studies, there is high satisfaction after an average of 6 treatments.  I did SculpSure recently and it was only mildly uncomfortable.  I had no noticeable swelling.  With Kybella, you will have noticeable swelling for 1-4 weeks.  Best of luck.

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