I'm going for my first kybella treatment on 6/6 I understand there is going to be some swelling involved but how long does the severe swelling last?
Answer: Swelling after Kybella The majority of the swelling is in the first few days after injection- you might try an over the counter antihistamine such as cetirizine (ZYRTEC) , taking one pill the day before, the day of and the day after. This seems to help limit the swelling in my patients. The worst swelling is in the first few days but be aware that it might be 3-4 weeks before you are back to where you started so plan your social calendar accordingly. Most patients feel that the worst is over after a few days and are able to manage with a scarf. Remember to avoid things that make you bleed (Aspirin/fish oil/omega oils such as flax seed oil/extra vitamin E beyond the amount in a multivitamin/ NSAIDS such as advil) for 10-14 day before to decrease your risk of bruising. But don't be too scared- most patients find the swelling to be tolerable and have been really happy with the shrinking of the fat that they see from the 4th to the 8th week after the injection. Good Luck!
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Answer: Swelling after Kybella The majority of the swelling is in the first few days after injection- you might try an over the counter antihistamine such as cetirizine (ZYRTEC) , taking one pill the day before, the day of and the day after. This seems to help limit the swelling in my patients. The worst swelling is in the first few days but be aware that it might be 3-4 weeks before you are back to where you started so plan your social calendar accordingly. Most patients feel that the worst is over after a few days and are able to manage with a scarf. Remember to avoid things that make you bleed (Aspirin/fish oil/omega oils such as flax seed oil/extra vitamin E beyond the amount in a multivitamin/ NSAIDS such as advil) for 10-14 day before to decrease your risk of bruising. But don't be too scared- most patients find the swelling to be tolerable and have been really happy with the shrinking of the fat that they see from the 4th to the 8th week after the injection. Good Luck!
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Answer: Kybella recovery Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin". We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat. As the fat is dissolved, an inflammatory response occurs and this can take 2-4 weeks to subside. There may be some bruising and redness for up to 1 week but these can easily be covered with makeup. Overall you can return to work immediately and most people would not notice that you have had the procedure. You’ll see some results after the first treatment, but to get the best results, we recommend two to five treatments.
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Answer: Kybella recovery Thank you for your question. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin". We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat. As the fat is dissolved, an inflammatory response occurs and this can take 2-4 weeks to subside. There may be some bruising and redness for up to 1 week but these can easily be covered with makeup. Overall you can return to work immediately and most people would not notice that you have had the procedure. You’ll see some results after the first treatment, but to get the best results, we recommend two to five treatments.
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April 11, 2018
Answer: How long does Kybella swelling last? Thank you for your question! This is a very common question! Swelling will generally peak around 3 - 4 days and reduce within 10 - 14 days. This tends to be more prominent when there is a large amount of fat and if it is your first time being treated. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to aesthetically reduce the swelling during the healing process (2 - 4 weeks). For discomfort due to swelling, I
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April 11, 2018
Answer: How long does Kybella swelling last? Thank you for your question! This is a very common question! Swelling will generally peak around 3 - 4 days and reduce within 10 - 14 days. This tends to be more prominent when there is a large amount of fat and if it is your first time being treated. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to aesthetically reduce the swelling during the healing process (2 - 4 weeks). For discomfort due to swelling, I
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June 17, 2016
Answer: Kybella recovery Typically, the most common side effects after treatment with Kybella are swelling, bruising, numbness and/or redness in the treated area, which subside in a short time. These occur most frequently after the first treatment. Although there is no actual “downtime” after the administration of Kybella, swelling or bruising must be considered if one has an event planned within ten to fourteen days after treatment.
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June 17, 2016
Answer: Kybella recovery Typically, the most common side effects after treatment with Kybella are swelling, bruising, numbness and/or redness in the treated area, which subside in a short time. These occur most frequently after the first treatment. Although there is no actual “downtime” after the administration of Kybella, swelling or bruising must be considered if one has an event planned within ten to fourteen days after treatment.
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June 7, 2016
Answer: Kybella recovery Kybella is an excellent solution for patients who have unwanted fullness under their chin. The swelling associated with the injections usually lasts 1-2 weeks after the treatment with the most severe swelling lasting usually just the first few days. Good luck to you!
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June 7, 2016
Answer: Kybella recovery Kybella is an excellent solution for patients who have unwanted fullness under their chin. The swelling associated with the injections usually lasts 1-2 weeks after the treatment with the most severe swelling lasting usually just the first few days. Good luck to you!
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