Is Kybella suitable for me? And would only 1 treatment be enough? (Photo)

All patients desiring Kybella in my practice are seen by me for an examination to ensure they're a candidate. As long as the fat is above the thin platysmal muscle and not below it, then most people are found to be candidates. I never have had a patient who even if having a good response from one treatment wouldn't have benefited by at least two and most, three Kybella treatments, which are done about 5 weeks apart. Patients are to avoid blood thinners prior to the injections and the doctor discusses the alternatives, benefits and risks.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs. 

I like treating the neck with a combination of Kybella and Tripolla radiofrequency for the neck.  Kybella destroys fat cells by dissolving them on contact.  Localized bruising, pain and swelling are noted. No additional skin tightening occurs.  Tripollar radiofrequency causes fat cells to release their fat and also tightens skin.  This combination is great to decrease the number of tretaments needed to address your concerns.  I would recommend you have one dose of kybella (2 vials) with a treatment of tripollar 1 week before and 3 weeks after your kybella for best results.  You can then re-evaluate at the 1 month mark if you need more kybella or if you are satisfied with results.
Ultimately, find a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon in your area that you are comfortable discussing your goals and expectations with and schedule your appointment.

Thank you for the question. Yes it appears you would be a suitable candidate for Kybella. Kybella is FDA approved for treatment of a "double chin" or submental fullness. We inject Kybella, a synthetic version of naturally occurring deoxycholic acid, below the skin. It dissolves and removes the excess fat. You’ll see some results after the first treatment, but to get the best results, we recommend two to five treatments.
As always, an in-person consultation with a board certified dermatologist with cosmetic training is the best way to assess your needs and provide medical advice. 

Thank you for the detailed question and corresponding photo. Based on the photo, you like like you may be a good candidate for Kybella, an injection for patients looking to sculpt their jaw line. Most patients require 3-4 sessions of Kybella spaced about a month apart to see results. You might get some improvement after 1-2 sessions but for the optimal result I would expect to get at least 3 treatments. I recommend seeing an expert injector in-person for a consultation to discuss your goals and expectations. At our practice we also provide consults via FaceTime or Skype for patients who live outside of NY. For more information please visit our webpage.

Both Kybella or neck liposuction are good options and will improve the double chin.  Chin filler or implants can improve projection. It depends on your lifestyle and personality which would be better for you. 
Kybella is best for patients that:
1)  Do not want surgery 
2)  Are not surgical candidates 
3)  Not willing to wear a compression dressing around the face for 1 week 
4)  Patient-  The results of Kybella will take months
Kybella take 1-3 treatments every 6 weeks.  Patient will develop swelling and possible bruising after each injection that may last a few days.  The benefit of Kybella is each treatment is quick and completed in the office. However, some patients need more than one treatment to get desired results. 
Neck Liposuction is best for patients that:
1)  Want a single treatment 
2)  One recovery time-  Downtime for neck liposuction require wearing a wrap around face for 1 week. 3)  Less painful 
4)  Quicker results 
5)  Cost is a concern
Neck liposuction is a quick surgical procedure that can be complete while the patient is awake.  It cost around the same price a Kybella and can be less in patients with heavier necks.  The single recovery of neck liposuction may be a better option for some patients.
I hope this helps. 

Thank you for your question.  Kybella or Coolsculpting would benefit that area.  For each it is likely that you would do well with 2-3 treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart depending on the protocol at the office you choose. 

Based on your photo, Kybella can definitely get you to the goal of eliminating that small pocket under the chin giving you a sharp jawline.  It is possible that only one treatment will be needed.  I recommend starting with one and a second treatment can always be added if you are not completely satisfied.

Kybella would definitely allow you to achieve the results you want. Because the area is minimal, 2 treatments should be efficient, spaced 4-6 weeks apart. You also would be a great candidate for CoolSculpting in the submental (double chin) area. CoolSculpting permanently destroys fat cells in the treated area, visibly reducing the appearance of unwanted bulges. It's nonsurgical Another plus is that there is absolutely no downtime required with CoolSculpting but you would receive the same results as you would with Kybella. 

Best of luck!

Based off of your picture, you appear to be a good Kybella candidate. I do not think a single treatment (2 vials) would be enough to resolve your target area but it is likely that 2-3 treatments would. It is important for you to know how many vials the specialist is going to use. Some places only administer one vial and patients are unhappy with their results. In our practice, we administer 2 vials per treatment. 
An exam would be helpful to be certain that you are a good candidate.
All the best!
Dr. Tamboli 

I have found Kybella to be effective in cases such as yourself.  You may require more than one session to be completely satisfied.  Expect some swelling after your treatment and your results should become evident by 6 weeks, at which time you may perform an additional treatment.  Good luck.