What medicine should you avoid after Kybella?

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I will be getting Kybella and Juvederm Voluma done soon. However, reading through the recovery process listed on Real Self I have been getting a lot of conflicting advice. Some say that NSAIDS are okay, others state that they must be avoided. Same with advice regarding consuming fish oils or flax seed, and exercising within 72 hours. Is there a reputable site that can confirm what we can and cannot do in recovery?

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question! It is recommended that you stop taking medications (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, fish oil) 1-2 weeks prior to your Kybella treatment to decrease the risk of bruising. You may, however, resume your routine medication regime after your treatment. I recommend discussing any other questions or concerns you have with you injection specialist prior to treatment. Best of luck!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Kybella is well tolerated and can be used while taking almost all medications.  Aspirin may increase your risk of bruising.

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Hello there! NSAIDS, fish oils, flax seed, and exercising all contribute to bruising. Exercising post-procedure may also increase your swelling. You technically can do/take all of the above, but you will increase your downtime. Good luck! Sarah RN BSN

Glow Med Spa - Encino · Answer

Hello!
In our clinic we tell our patients to avoid prescription blood thinners, NSAIDS (Advil, Aleve), aspirin, fish oils, vitamin E or excessive alcohol use. This will minimize your chances of bruising from the injection. I would take acetaminophen (Tylenol)  for any discomfort and you can resume normal use the day after. If bruising occurs we advise arnica montana and pineapple juice. 
Best of Luck!
Glow Med Spa Encino

Susan Buenaventura, MD, FACS · Answer

With any injections, minimizing risk for bleeding/bruising is wise.  This would include aspirin, NSAIDS, alcohol, fish oil, vitamin c, and many others.  You should speak directly with the doctor who is doing your treatment as they will have their own guidelines and it is important they know what you are taking and what you have stopped.  Kybella is deoxychoic acid, and specifically FDA cleared for dissolving fat under the neck (submental fat).

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Aspirin and other non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen may increase the risk of bruising if taken prior to the treatment. I would avoid any blood thinners before your Kybella treatment unless the blood thinner has been prescribed or recommended by a physician.

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