Can you get Kybella while on Accutane? If not, how long of a wait do you recommend?

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Sabrina Fabi, MD · Answer

Accutane is an oral, systemic medication that addresses excess oil production, clogged pores, excessive P. acnes bacteria, and inflammation. All of these effects take place in the skin itself.

In contrast, Kybella is a local therapy that uses injections of dexoycholic acid to melt submental fat. The injections go through the skin into the deeper fatty layers. Therefore, Kybella does not interact at all with Accutane or interfere with its efficacy. However, when you consult a board-certified dermatologist to be evaluated for Kybella, do mention that you are currently on Accutane.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Kybella treats fat tissue underneath the skin whereas Accutane treats the skin itself. As long as there is no significant trauma to the skin from the treatments, the Accutane should not prevent you from having treatment with Kybella.Hope this helps!

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. The main concern about Accutane is skin healing after laser resurfacing. Kybella is placed in the fat beneath the skin. Accutane should not affect the healing as long as it is injected properly. Best.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Accutane impedes wound healing.  Kybella dissolves fat but does not create trauma to the skin so this treatment should be fine.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can get Kybella while on Accutane. Kybella is good for dissolving fat under the chin, but a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement with non-invasive options. I recommend Kybella with thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is an alternative for contouring the chin, if you're a candidate. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

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