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

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Babylon galMar 27, 2018

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?

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