I have submental chin fat. I have already consulted a PS about lipo and am not thrilled with the idea. I am considering Kybella as well as jawline contouring with a filler. Would you recommend one over the other or both in conjunction?
October 24, 2018
Answer: Should I get a filler for jaw line contouring? Kybella? Or both? Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think that if you are not ready for a surgical solution, then a non-surgical option might be ideal for you. As for the options you mentioned, they are both indicated to treat different things. If you are mostly concerned with the submental fat area, then Kybella can be a great treatment option for this area. Be aware that while you may require repeat treatments to get the desired result, with Kybella, the results are permanent. If you are more concerned with the lack of posterior jaw definition, rather than the fat distribution, then perhaps a filler (I prefer Juvederm Voluma for this area) would be the right solution. If both areas are of equal concern, then perhaps a combination approach would be best. At this point, your best bet is to see a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for a consultation. That person will be able to give you an in-depth analysis of your areas of concern and provide both surgical and non-surgical options to you and help you choose what is best for you. If you go to a "med-spa" that only offers non-surgical options, then they are only going to be able to offer you what they have which might not be the best thing for you.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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October 24, 2018
Answer: Should I get a filler for jaw line contouring? Kybella? Or both? Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think that if you are not ready for a surgical solution, then a non-surgical option might be ideal for you. As for the options you mentioned, they are both indicated to treat different things. If you are mostly concerned with the submental fat area, then Kybella can be a great treatment option for this area. Be aware that while you may require repeat treatments to get the desired result, with Kybella, the results are permanent. If you are more concerned with the lack of posterior jaw definition, rather than the fat distribution, then perhaps a filler (I prefer Juvederm Voluma for this area) would be the right solution. If both areas are of equal concern, then perhaps a combination approach would be best. At this point, your best bet is to see a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for a consultation. That person will be able to give you an in-depth analysis of your areas of concern and provide both surgical and non-surgical options to you and help you choose what is best for you. If you go to a "med-spa" that only offers non-surgical options, then they are only going to be able to offer you what they have which might not be the best thing for you.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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October 24, 2018
Answer: I would recomment liposuction and a Thermi-Tight Procedure I have had excellent results in cases such as yours with neck liposuction and a Thermi-Tight neck skin tightening. The cost is about the same or less than all of the Kybella and fillers you will require and your results will be better. You may have some swelling for 5-7 days but this is the same as Kybella as well. I hope this has helped.
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October 24, 2018
Answer: I would recomment liposuction and a Thermi-Tight Procedure I have had excellent results in cases such as yours with neck liposuction and a Thermi-Tight neck skin tightening. The cost is about the same or less than all of the Kybella and fillers you will require and your results will be better. You may have some swelling for 5-7 days but this is the same as Kybella as well. I hope this has helped.
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