Please explain the results of Kybella. How many treatments is the 'norm?'

The number of treatments needed will vary from one person to the next and depends on severity, and how quickly you respond. The average person will have kybella injections 2-3 times, but occasionally only 1 session is needed, and then there are those who will go beyond 3 session but that is rarely the case. Kybella really does work, and the downtime is relatively short with some swelling, and the occasional bruise and numbness to the area. Most people can go back to the normal routine with 2-3 days, but will still have some swelling at that point, with full reduction of swelling occuring within 7-10 days depending on the case. I will often perform this on a Thursday or Friday so the weekend can be used as a recovery period. Kybella injections are done in 1 month intervals, but can be spaced out further. The results are permanent in the sense that if weight is not gained the fat will not regenerate in this area, but other changes such as skin laxity may occur with aging and this can be treated with tightening procedures such as the Ulthera.

Hello! Treatments are typically spaced 4-8 weeks apart. Typically at least 2-3 treatments are needed but there are no guarantees and individuals differ with results. Downtime is a few days of swelling, which in some cases can be significant. Cost can run $500-800 per treatment. It currently is FDA approved for fat under the chin. The alternative for submental fat is liposuction, which can easily be performed under twilight with 4-5 days of downtime as a ONE time treatment and very predictable results for a total cost of $2000-3000 (often less expensive than the Kybella series). If that is your area of concern, I recommend a consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon who can make recommendations specific to your concerns. Keep in mind that certain patients, such as those with significant skin laxity, are NOT good candidates for treatment. 

Kybella injections will reduce the fat beneath the chin area. Each patient typically has 2-4 sessions every 4 weeks until the desired look is achieved. The more Kybella volume injected, the longer the recovery time from swelling. For the first few days, numbness is also present below the chin. A full recovery is considered to take place within 4-6 weeks.

Each set of Kybella’s deoxycholic acid injections removes about 20% of your fat. You need to leave about 6-8 weeks before moving on to your next series of Kybella injections. This allows your body to recover, and also give you time to appraise your results so you can decide to move to the next series or not. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will help you understand the process.

Thank you for your question regarding Kybella.  It is a very common question.  Kybella is an excellent non surgical option for permanent fat reduction.  Kybella is indicated for use under the chin however has off label use to bra fat, knees and below the buttock.  Swelling is typical and expected after injections and lasts for approximately four days.  Three treatment sessions of Kybella spaced about 6 weeks apart is typical, however amount of product used and time line of treatments will be determined by your provider. See your board certified plastic surgeon as accurate assessment and treatment plans will impact the outcome of your Kybella injections! Best of luck to you.
 

Great question! Kybella is a simple in office procedure that involves a series on injections to the submental area. The product that is injected is an acid that breaks down the fat cells permanently. During the injections it is common to feel a burning sensation, and this may last for several hours post treatment. The area is typically tender to touch, and swollen for about 2 weeks. I recommend doing 3-4 treatments about 6 weeks apart for optimal results. In Good Health,Dr. Ellen Mahony

Kybella is an injectable medication that dissolves fat cells in the submental (double chin) area. It is effective, but takes at least 2 treatments. Many patients will go on to have 3-4 total treatments. There is minimal downtime, but patients will have swelling of the submental area that in some cases can be quite noticeable initially and might take several weeks to fully resolve. Injection sessions are usually spaced 4-6 weeks apart, and the results are permanent, just like with liposuction.Be sure to see an expert physician injector who specializes in facial aesthetic procedures.All the best,

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. You need to wait 6 to 8 weeks in between injections. 
As always, an in-person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training is the best way to assess your needs and provide medical advice. 

Hello!Deoxycholic acid (Kybella) injections melt and kill the fat cells, which can be used to remove bra fat, abdominal fat, love handles, inner thigh fat, and treat the entire jaw line to sharpen and chisel without surgery or liposuction. The key to this procedure lies in the surgical anatomy, the mistake most novice injectors make is injecting too superficial or too deep because they are unfamiliar with the surgical planes of the neck if they aren’t surgeons. The fat layer is in a specific plane that must be targeted directly in order to get efficacy with lowest risk. Double Chin Melting takes less than 20 minutes. Following the procedure you can expect 1-7 days of redness, swelling, and tenderness. Usually 2-3 sessions are required, spaced 2-3 months apart in between.  Results last permanently. 

Every patient is different and this is why seeing a facial expert can help you not only get a better result but actually save you money!!  Some patients can receive 1 treatment and have a satisfactory results while others require more treatments or will not see any improvement (i.e. subplatysmal fat)  Best Dr. Anil Shah

Yes Kybella really works.  But it works best on the right patient.  The best patient for kybella is a relatively young person on who is otherwise thin or athletic with mild excess submental fat beneath their chin.  Older patients with excess skin or overweight or obese individuals with a large amount of excess fat are not good candidates for kybella.  After the treatment a patient can expect some soreness, swelling and tingling in the neck for 3-7 days.  Tingling and numbness may last longer.  The treatment likely needs to be repeated at 6 weeks.  Most patients require 2-3 treatments.  Because Kybella permanently digests the submental fat, it should not need to be repeated after the 2-3 treatments.  This assumes the patient does not experience significant subsequent weight gain.