During kybella how long does it take for the deoxycholic acid to break down the fat (not the bodys process of eliminating fat)

Thank you for your question. Kybella works instantly and starts to break down the fat cells immediately after the injection. Your body will then go through an inflammatory response, and it may take several weeks to months for it to fully take effect.

Thank you for your question. As the deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cells, the unwanted fat cells can then be safely eliminated by the body. It make take between two (2) and six (6) Kybella treatments for optimal results, although most patients begin to see results after only two treatments and as early as two weeks. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. The in-person examination will illuminate some of these answers based on your health profile and desires. 

Best wishes,

Kybella breaks down fat almost immediately so that after treatment the neck feels softer and more like jelly.  The body will slowly eliminate the fat over several weeks.  There is some swelling the first couple of days then the result becomes apparent in several weeks.  We typically retreat at about one month.  In my practice most patients average 3 treatment spaced one month apart.  Small neck will require one vial while large necks require 2 vials per treatment.  Each vial contains 2.0cc Kybella.  Our office charges a fat fee for each vial so you only pay for what you need.