Kybella can be used safely after a prior facelift, necklift, or even submental liposuction procedure. It is important to make sure that your physician is aware of these prior procedures on your neck, which they should be asking about at length anyway. Timing after your prior procedure is important, and I would make sure that you wait until your previous procedure is completely healed and settled before considering injections. To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties.
If your plastic surgeon agrees that you have healed sufficiently after a face / neck lift, then Kybella can be injected to reduce residual fat deposits in the neck should they persist. Although most plastic surgeons attempt to address this at the time of a face / neck lift with liposuction, there may be reasons that neck fat reduction is staged and not done, or not done sufficiently during the surgery.Should you consider having another physician treat you with Kybella, you should get your plastic surgeon's approval to make certain there are no reasons to avoid such treatment based on what your surgeon experienced during your surgery and convalescence.The information provided in Dr. Shelton'sanswer is for educational purposes only and is not intendedto constitute medical advice. The information provided shouldnot be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualifiedhealth professional who may be familiar with your individual medicalneeds.
I appreciate your question.Yes, you can get Kybella injections if you have previously had facelift surgery. There is no contraindication. If you have any residual submental fat, Kybella can be used to dissolve it. Liposuction may also be another option for you.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.Best of luck!Dr Schwartz
