How can I help the swelling from my 1st round of shots?
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Swelling after Kybella typically lasts about 5 days. Sometimes it can last for several weeks or longer. If you are still swollen after a week, you can take anti-inflammatories if you are worried about your trip. Cool compresses and sleeping with your head elevated can help too. Have a great trip!
Web reference: http://www.cosmetic-dermatology-center.com/services/offered/87-kybella
Swelling after Kybella typically lasts about 5 days. Sometimes it can last for several weeks or longer. If you are still swollen after a week, you can take anti-inflammatories if you are worried about your trip. Cool compresses and sleeping with your head elevated can help too. Have a great trip!
Learn more: http://www.cosmetic-dermatology-center.com/services/offered/87-kybella
The swelling should really be gone by 1 week post treatment (at that time it looks like it did before the shot). If you are concerned, there are anti inflammatories that can help including a prescription for a steroid if the swelling is really bad. I'd recommend you follow up with your injector to see if a prescription is needed at this time.
I hope this helps and good luck.
Web reference: http://www.DrGuyFacialPlastics.com/kybella
The swelling should really be gone by 1 week post treatment (at that time it looks like it did before the shot). If you are concerned, there are anti inflammatories that can help including a prescription for a steroid if the swelling is really bad. I'd recommend you follow up with your injector to see if a prescription is needed at this time.
I hope this helps and good luck.
Learn more: http://www.DrGuyFacialPlastics.com/kybella
Thank you for your question lorinaha. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double chin. Swelling is seen every time after a treatment. This is good because it means that it is working. I recommend that my patients apply cold compresses such as ice packs and sleep on an extra pillow if possible to reduce swelling. Some people wrap the area overnight.
Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
Thank you for your question lorinaha. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double chin. Swelling is seen every time after a treatment. This is good because it means that it is working. I recommend that my patients apply cold compresses such as ice packs and sleep on an extra pillow if possible to reduce swelling. Some people wrap the area overnight.
Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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Ice, mild compression and keeping your head elevated when you lie down or sleep are what I recommend for my patients who are suffering from above average swelling. Anti-inflammatories may help. Speak with your surgeon as to what he or she recommends.
Kindly,
Kouros Azar
Web reference: http://www.azarplasticsurgery.com/non-surgical/kybella.cfm
Ice, mild compression and keeping your head elevated when you lie down or sleep are what I recommend for my patients who are suffering from above average swelling. Anti-inflammatories may help. Speak with your surgeon as to what he or she recommends.
Kindly,
Kouros Azar
Learn more: http://www.azarplasticsurgery.com/non-surgical/kybella.cfm
Swelling usually will last about 4-5 days, improving each day. I don't think there is one specific thing that makes the swelling go down faster. Ice packs, chin straps, etc. all can potentially help.
Swelling usually will last about 4-5 days, improving each day. I don't think there is one specific thing that makes the swelling go down faster. Ice packs, chin straps, etc. all can potentially help.
Most patients have some real swelling after the injection, but it should be much better by the second to third week. Arnica Montana may help bruising to go away faster. It's a little late, but the best idea might be to avoid medications that may lead to bruising such as fish oil, NSAID's and aspirin for 2 weeks before your injection, and consider Zyrtec (Ceterizine) which is a non sedating antihistamine that you take one pill the day before, the day of and the day after. Ice and elevation after may help as well. Congrats on your 25th!
Most patients have some real swelling after the injection, but it should be much better by the second to third week. Arnica Montana may help bruising to go away faster. It's a little late, but the best idea might be to avoid medications that may lead to bruising such as fish oil, NSAID's and aspirin for 2 weeks before your injection, and consider Zyrtec (Ceterizine) which is a non sedating antihistamine that you take one pill the day before, the day of and the day after. Ice and elevation after may help as well. Congrats on your 25th!
I recommend my patients apply cool packs to the neck for the first 24 hours, but I haven't found anything is really effective after that time. Best of luck!
Web reference: http://www.waltzmanplasticsurgery.com/procedures/non-surgical/kybella/
I recommend my patients apply cool packs to the neck for the first 24 hours, but I haven't found anything is really effective after that time. Best of luck!
Learn more: http://www.waltzmanplasticsurgery.com/procedures/non-surgical/kybella/
I highly recommend you contact your personal plastic surgeon for his or her advice on your post injection swelling.
I highly recommend you contact your personal plastic surgeon for his or her advice on your post injection swelling.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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