Is Kybella as effective if you're overweight? (photos)

Thank you for your question about Kybella.Kybella is used primarily for destroying fat. The skin tightening is secondary.  If you lose all the weight, you may not need Kybella.  However, you may need a neck lift to tighten the loose skin.To be sure what is best for you, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.I hope this helps.

The answer to this question is essentially the same for anything in plastic surgery. The best results are achieved when you start your treatments or have a procedure once you have already achieved everything you can on your own. In this case it would mean getting to your goal weight first. You may lose a lot of the submental fat in the process and Kybella would not have been necessary.

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

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!

Thank you for
your question optimisticallyme. Congratulations on your weight loss. Kybella is the first and
thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for the double
chin. For my patients who are planning to lose weight I recommend that they lose the weight first and then have Kybella treatments. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Bravo you for starting your weight loss journey and taking control of your health. I would encourage you to wait until you are at a maintainable goal weight before trying Kybella. You would get results if you do it now, but your face will change as you loose weight so I always think it best to wait if you can.Kindly,Kouros Azar

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. I would recommend waiting until you’ve lost the rest of the weight to see what your chin looks like and if you even still need Kybella. There’s nothing wrong with having Kybella done now, you’ll still get results, but in general it’s better to wait to have any fat reduction procedure done until you’re at or near your goal weight for the best results.

Kybella is effective in shrinking fat. Weight loss is usually beneficial in the treatment period.Weight loss after facial procedures may loosen neck skin.  This should be taken into account when consulting with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person.

Congratulations on loosing 30 pounds. That is an awesome accomplishment! Using Kybella on certain patients can give them a result that will boost their level of self esteem which intern motivates them to loose more wright but also motivates them to keep the weight off. 

Thank you for your question and picture.  As with any cosmetic procedure (especially ones that are permanent like Kybella) I always recommend that patients reach their ideal body weight before undergoing the procedure.  Chances are your neck will look different after losing another 40 pounds.  It would be beneficial to see how you look after the weight loss and then treat the areas that still are a problem.  Best of luck!