I had my first Belkyra treatment yesterday, consisting of three vials. I immediately swelled up, but after all my reading on the topic that's what exactly what I expected. However, after taking off my carefully planned turtleneck tonight, I noticed that I have quite a bit of blue bruising that has gravitated down between my clavicle and onto my sternum. Is this normal? I do not have noticeable bruising on the injection site, only directly below on my chest. Thank you in advance!
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July 10, 2017
Answer: This is a Lot of Bruising - Follow Aftercare Advice till you are Checked
Kybella is a great FDA approved injection for submental fullness. The problem with treating with the jowls is that full studies have not been determined and you run the risk of the unknown. We use a great deal of Thermage for this area to tighten the jowls and help with skin tightening as w...
Honestly, without assessing you in person, it is impossible to say. In general, I rarely use less than 2 vials on a patient. You might want to get a second in person opinion from another experienced injector in your neighborhood and see if the recommendations line up.
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 ...
