I'm in the process of losing 70 lbs of excess weight (have already lost 30) and thought about getting kybella injections to reduce my double chin and boost my confidence. Would I be wasting my money doing it now since I'm still overweight? Are results better after losing weight as opposed to before? It seems like most reviewers are thinner with hereditary excess chin fat and I'm wondering what the results are like for someone who is overweight. Thanks!
March 25, 2016
Answer: Kybella during weight loss Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss! Weight loss and Kybella often go hand in hand as the two of them together can dramatically improve your chin profile and boost your confidence.In general, we like to wait until someone is at their goal weight before doing any procedure because significant weight loss (or gain) can change the outcome. With Kybella this is a little more of a grey area. It's not a good option to help you lose a lot of weight, like you said it's generally reserved for that hereditary excess under-chin fat.Without doing a physical exam it's hard to say for sure, but you may be a good candidate for it. Kybella would help to get rid of that fat pad and can help to tighten the skin a little. However with a total weight loss of 100 lbs, there is a possibility that Kybella won't be able to tighten the skin significantly and there will still be some loose skin there.I'd recommend keeping at it with the weight loss. Once you get closer to your goal, see a board certified plastic surgeon and the two of you can discuss all of the possible options to get you the results you're looking for.Good luck, and congrats again!Dr. Seth
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March 25, 2016
Answer: Kybella during weight loss Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss! Weight loss and Kybella often go hand in hand as the two of them together can dramatically improve your chin profile and boost your confidence.In general, we like to wait until someone is at their goal weight before doing any procedure because significant weight loss (or gain) can change the outcome. With Kybella this is a little more of a grey area. It's not a good option to help you lose a lot of weight, like you said it's generally reserved for that hereditary excess under-chin fat.Without doing a physical exam it's hard to say for sure, but you may be a good candidate for it. Kybella would help to get rid of that fat pad and can help to tighten the skin a little. However with a total weight loss of 100 lbs, there is a possibility that Kybella won't be able to tighten the skin significantly and there will still be some loose skin there.I'd recommend keeping at it with the weight loss. Once you get closer to your goal, see a board certified plastic surgeon and the two of you can discuss all of the possible options to get you the results you're looking for.Good luck, and congrats again!Dr. Seth
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Answer: You will not loose weight in any other areas of your body. Kybella is great injections for melting that fat in the neck area. You will not loose weight in any other areas of your body. Kybella can be a head start, providing you with the confidence to undertake other steps when it comes to your weight loss. Kybella does melt the fat cells in the neck area but it does not fix skin laxity. Make an appointment with an expert for consultations. Good luck!
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Answer: You will not loose weight in any other areas of your body. Kybella is great injections for melting that fat in the neck area. You will not loose weight in any other areas of your body. Kybella can be a head start, providing you with the confidence to undertake other steps when it comes to your weight loss. Kybella does melt the fat cells in the neck area but it does not fix skin laxity. Make an appointment with an expert for consultations. Good luck!
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