I have had a consultation for Kybella for a rather small fat pocket under chin. The doctor advised I would likely need 1 treatment with 2 vials. My question is, would the treatment be more effective, 2 smaller dose, or one large dose: 2 treatments - 1 vial each treatment 1 treatment - 2 vials at once Many thanks
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The amount of fat reduction that a patient will experience after a Kybella treatment is going to vary. It typically takes at least 2 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart to see results so don't expect miracles after only one treatment. Like all non-invasive procedures, this requires patience but ...
Kybella®, along with a skin/muscle tightening/lifting treatment such as Ultherapy® may be a good option. Most patients get 2-3 Kybella® treatments spaced 2-4 months apart. Prices vary widely based on geography, and Kybella® can cost anywhere from $1000-$3000 per treatment.
If you would have asked a plastic surgeon, I believe they would have told you to have lipo in the first place. Four rounds of Kybella is likely more expensive than doing submental lipo in the office or in the outpatient setting, is minimally invasive, and is a one-shot procedure usually....