Is Kybella safe for the jaw line and lower part of the face?

I do not recommend Kybella for the lower face and jawline. It is not FDA-approved for this usage, and studies have shown risks of nerve injury when used in these areas. Kybella is indicated for the submental area only - the area under the chin in the central part of the neck. An alternative is liposuction, which can be customized for each individual patient. In some cases, the only way to improve the lower neck and jawline is through a lower cheek and neck lift procedure to tighten the muscle layer under the skin as well.Be sure to see an expert to review all of these procedures in detail.All the best,

Dear angiecox1,Kybella typically takes 3 to 5 treatments to work. This is why I've stopped carrying Kybella in my office.  I recommend neck liposuction more often then any injectable procedure for the neck now. It provides superior results gives me more control over the area than any injectable.  It also costs about the same as what you paid for your first kybella session. The liposuction can be done under local while awake in the office and recovery is about the same as kybella.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kybella was approved by the FDA for reduction of fat under the chin. Any other area treated will be off label. If there is fat in the area you are concerned Kybella can certainly work.