Off label Kybella used for armpit fat visa liposuction? (photo)

Question

I have a very large bulge of armpit fat that is asymmetrical after having a lump removed from my breast. Which would be a good treatment to get rid of this? Or is too large of an area to be treated off label it's kybella?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For best results to this area, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  Though both treatments will work it is best to discuss the best option with your surgeon after an in-person examination of the tissues. The greater the amount of fat removal needed, and the greater the asymmetry, the better liposuction would work.  Hope this helps.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Kybella is a bit over hyped in the ads.  It works but it is really expensive for what it does. In the study used to obtain FDA approval, 60% of patients in the study required all 6 treatments at one month intervals.  At the end of that series of treatments, 40% of patients were disappointed with the results. It is likely that Kybella could be used in an off label fashion here. However, you are asking a doctor to do an experiment on you, a very expensive experiment.  I recommend just having liposuction on this. It will definitely be less expensive and much more likely to accomplish what you are looking for.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

Liposuction is the gold standard but for patients who don't want to deal with surgery or can't due to health reasons, Kybella is quite effective off label for treating bra roll and/or arm pit fat. It will, however, take multiple treatments. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to be examined and discuss options.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Both Kybella and Liposuction will work for the upper breast fat deposits.Liposuction will be a  single treatment but Kybella will take multiple treatments.

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