After fat injected into my face 3 years ago i have overfilled cheeks and bumps under my skin located in different areas. A doctor suggested low doses of kybella to try to help with both problems. Is this okay to use in those areas other than under the chin?
Answer: Can Kybella be used to help dissolve fat injected into the face? Yes, this can be done. The main concern about Kybella is that it can irritate the sheath surrounding nerves and create some temporary weakness in the affected muscle. This is typically temporary. Depending upon the location of the fat deposit the risk of temporary muscle weakness could be high or low. Giving you specific advice would require an examination. Best.
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Answer: Can Kybella be used to help dissolve fat injected into the face? Yes, this can be done. The main concern about Kybella is that it can irritate the sheath surrounding nerves and create some temporary weakness in the affected muscle. This is typically temporary. Depending upon the location of the fat deposit the risk of temporary muscle weakness could be high or low. Giving you specific advice would require an examination. Best.
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Answer: Can Kybella be used to help dissolve fat injected into the face? It's possible, but this carries significant risks to your facial nerves and the potential for contour irregularities if the fat "melts" irregularly.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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Answer: Can Kybella be used to help dissolve fat injected into the face? It's possible, but this carries significant risks to your facial nerves and the potential for contour irregularities if the fat "melts" irregularly.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Off Label Kybella Use I would venture to say this is probably not the best idea, reason being is that there are nerves that allow you to smile etc within the facial region that kybella could affect. There has been no study to prove that it does or does not yet but you would not want to be the "guinea pig" per se. It has been used off label on other parts of the body other than the FDA recommended chin region. I have seen some dubious results when it has been used on the abdomen but I have also seen some decent results. The long and the short is that there is not enough information out there to make this recommendation. I would follow up with your surgeon who performed your procedure and perhaps find an alternate solution.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Off Label Kybella Use I would venture to say this is probably not the best idea, reason being is that there are nerves that allow you to smile etc within the facial region that kybella could affect. There has been no study to prove that it does or does not yet but you would not want to be the "guinea pig" per se. It has been used off label on other parts of the body other than the FDA recommended chin region. I have seen some dubious results when it has been used on the abdomen but I have also seen some decent results. The long and the short is that there is not enough information out there to make this recommendation. I would follow up with your surgeon who performed your procedure and perhaps find an alternate solution.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Kybella to remove fat Kybella is FDA approved to dissolve fat beneath the chin. Having said that, I have used Kybella to dissolve small areas of fat in other parts of the face following facial fat grafting in other offices. be sure to find an experienced surgeon/injector who has a through understanding of facial anatomy. As an example, a form of Kybella has been used in Brazil to dissolve fat beneath the eyes with good results. Kybella cannot be injected in the area of nerves where it can damage the nerve sheath.
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August 23, 2017
Answer: Kybella to remove fat Kybella is FDA approved to dissolve fat beneath the chin. Having said that, I have used Kybella to dissolve small areas of fat in other parts of the face following facial fat grafting in other offices. be sure to find an experienced surgeon/injector who has a through understanding of facial anatomy. As an example, a form of Kybella has been used in Brazil to dissolve fat beneath the eyes with good results. Kybella cannot be injected in the area of nerves where it can damage the nerve sheath.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Can Kybella be used to help dissolve fat injected into the face? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Because of the proximity to important facial nerves and blood vessels I would refrain from isolated injections into parts of the face. I take a better safe than sorry approach with Kybella treatments. Hope this helps.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Can Kybella be used to help dissolve fat injected into the face? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Because of the proximity to important facial nerves and blood vessels I would refrain from isolated injections into parts of the face. I take a better safe than sorry approach with Kybella treatments. Hope this helps.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Unhappy with fat transfer--RF treatments, 5/FU steroids versus Kybella This is needs an in-person evaluation. If you're unhappy with your fat transfer results, a combination of 5/FU steroids, lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency can give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Unhappy with fat transfer--RF treatments, 5/FU steroids versus Kybella This is needs an in-person evaluation. If you're unhappy with your fat transfer results, a combination of 5/FU steroids, lasers, microneedling/prp and radiofrequency can give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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