Recommended number of Kybella treatments?

Thank you for your question.  Kybella works ideally in 2 to 3 treatments, depending on how much submental (under the chin) fat that a patient has.  Kybella works by dissolving this fat, which lies below the skin underneath the chin.  The decision to have 2 versus 3 treatments is best made by you and your injector.  I would assess your results after two treatments, and then decide if a third is needed.  I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

Thank you for your question. The number of treatments depends on the results you are looking for. Some patients may only need two treatments, while other patients could need three or four treatments to achieve their desired results. If you are happy after the second treatment, then you should talk to your injector about skipping that last treatment.

without photos one cannot access if you are mild, moderate, or severe.  If you are happy with two treatments then the point is moot.  Stop there and reaccess.  You do not burn a bridge or lose ground by waiting at all (as long as your weight remains stable or decreases.)

I agree with my colleague that you treat until you achieve the desired result.  Your doctor's initial recommendations probably derived from the published studies demonstrating the efficacy of kybella to treat adipose deposits in the central neck.  In those studies, patients received between 2 and 6 treatments.  Glad to hear that you are a vigorous responder to your first injection.  Good luck with your continued treatment!

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your Kybella results!  Ultimately the number of Kybella treatments depends on your desired results and if you reach those with your second treatment you need not have a third.  Hope this helps.

Hi there,
Number of treatments needed varies patient to patient - depending on how much fat is in the treated area. Some people need one vial, some need up to 5 or 6. It really just depends on the person. Give it at least a few treatments to see best results!

Good luck!

Kybella (Deoxcholic Acid) is the first non-surgical, FDA approved injection to reduce submental fat. Some of the side-effects include bruising, swelling, redness and numbness. To reduce this we ask patients to discontinue any blood thinners prior to their treatment, and recommend an anti-inflammatory post treatment. Treatments are done once every 4-6 weeks, for up to 5 sessions.

The number of treatments to achieve optimal results can vary from 1-6 treatments, but the average in my experience is 2-3.  If you are satisfied after two treatments then I would recommend stopping at that point.  We recommend waiting at least 4-6 weeks between treatments, but there is no upper time limit and you could always decide to get a  3rd treatment at any point after that.

Yes, if you are happy with your results after 2 treatments then my all means, stop. Hope this helps and glad that you are happy with your results. 

Kindly,

Kouros Azar

Kybella and the number of treatments is determined by both you and your doctor.  It takes 2 to 4 treatments generally depending on the size of your "double chin".  If you are happy with the results after 2 treatments I see no need for a third treatment.  Best, Dr. Green