$300-$350 per vial for kybella? Trust or no?

Fantastic question! Good to know all of your options.There are multiple factors that go into answering this question...If there is a lot of fat, liposuction is your best bet. This can be done in-office under local anesthesia.If surgery is not something you are comfortable with, Coolsculpting would be your best bet financially... as long as the Coolsculpting applicator fits and you are okay with more time to see full results (than liposuction). If your jaw is too small or the amount of fat too little, the CoolMini may not fit.Lastly, if you have a small amount of fat and the CoolMini applicator doesn't fit your face, I would go with Kybella. There is a significant recovery period with Kybella and the product is not cheap. That is why I reserve it for people with a small amount of submental fat.All three will give you some skin tightening.My best,Dr. Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

Kybella is a new injectable
approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe fat under the chin;
double chin.  Up until now the only option for fat removal under the chin was
liposuction or surgically removing the fat by cutting it out.   Since this is a sophisticated treatment, it would be worthwhile to consult with only providers with skilled expertise.  At our office, we offer complimentary consultations prior to treatments.#Kybelladestroysfat    #doulbechintreatments   #Kybellaforfat

Please consult with additional surgeons to ensure that you are being quoted fairly. I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
to receive the highest quality knowledge, treatment, care and skill available.

A consultation provides you the opportunity to relay your
concerns and desired outcome to the surgeon while the surgeon can assess your
health profile and discuss his/her pertinent advice. With the advent of injectables and laser technology, there have been unfortunate increases in the number of doctors willing to step out of their training niche and market themselves as experts with these techniques. If you do your homework, you will learn which doctors and surgeons are the most reputable. As for your decision to utilize Kybella, I strongly recommend Kybella treatment. In fact, I have underwent Kybella myself. Please see the attached video for my results.

The cost of the product is more than that. I charge $600 dollars per syringe per session. Most of my patients require two syringes and three sessions. The results have been very impressive and the patients are happy. Usually you get what you pay for. Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question.  It is difficult to assess what your final cost of Kybella will be.  However, $600 - $750 seems to be a more reasonable price point per vial.  There are some practices that compound the medication and it may not be Kybella that you are receiving.  I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who can assess you develop a treatment plan.

Kybella may be priced by the vial, by the treatment session, or as a "package" of treatment sessions.  In the clinical trials for the approval of Kybella, approximately 4-6 vials were used per treatment session.  In "real life," most physicians are using 2-3 vials per session.  This difference is typical of what usually happens in studies/clinical trials versus real life.  While pricing varies depending upon various factors (physician experience, location, etc), somewhere around $600/vial is typical at this point in time.

The price, while important, is not the big deal:  It is about the skill and having someone who actually knows what they are doing.  While it may seem that it is just an injection, there are many ways that it can go terribly wrong.  Or it may not be able to work from the get go if you don't have the right type of fat and whatever you spend is wrong.I turn away about 50% of my Kybella patients because they wouldn't be good candidates and you may or may not benefit.  Go see another person if you are in doubt as it is possible that this person is diluting out the Kybella and telling you they aren't.  Good luck!

I would say that $300-350 per vial for Kybella is on the low side for cost but it is possible the doctor has a special promotion.  I would make sure the physician you are seeing is board certified and see how you feel after a consultation.  

On average, Kybella can cost between $1000 and $2500 per single treatment. The total cost depends on the target area, the number of vials used the number of sessions, and the experience of your healthcare provider. During your personal consultation, a treatment plan will be made and the final cost will be determined.

The price of $300 for Kybella is extremely low and would not even cover the cost of the product.  I would be wary and consult an expert in Kybella. Best, Dr. Green