I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (autoimmune thyroid disease). Are Kybella injections OK for me?

April 29, 2017
Asked By:Linda385 in San Mateo, CA

I am a 56 year old woman, and I'm considering getting Kybella injections to reduce my post-menopausal double chin. I understand that the thyroid gland is not near the injection site. However, I am concerned about the immune response after the injections, because I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). My thyroid disease is stable; I take Synthroid daily and my blood tests are good (except for the thyroid antibodies of course) . Should I be concerned about Kybella?

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April 30, 2017

Answer: The kybella should not be a problem.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 30, 2017

Answer: The kybella should not be a problem.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 30, 2017

Answer: Are Kybella injections okay for someone with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 30, 2017

Answer: Are Kybella injections okay for someone with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 30, 2017

Answer: Kybella

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John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 30, 2017

Answer: Kybella

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John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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