Does weight loss effect kybella?

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If I plan on losing 15 pounds should I wait until I’ve lost the weight to get kybella? I’m just wondering the effects of it, would those fat cells me there regardless if the weight is on or not? Even at my slimmest I’ve had a little fat under my chin. If I was to get it done now would it not look as good when I lose weight then if I had got it done after I lost weight

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Any excess fat you have will disappear as you shed your pounds and that includes your submental fat. It would be best you wait till you have lost all the weight and then if any fat is left you can get Kybella. It will be a lot cheaper also.

David M. Lieberman, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I always tell my patients to get to their goal weight first.   Everyone is different and if you are planning on losing weight, it would be best to focus on that first. Best of luck to you!

Eric T. Waterman, MD, FACS · Answer

If you're planning to lose weight, I would recommend waiting to get the kybella done. From a baseline at a lower BMI, your injector will be able to better locate your fatty deposits under the chin.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It's hard to predict. Since you felt you had some fat under the chin even when you were at optimal weight, Kybella should help with this fat even if you lose the weight. I suspect the weight loss will help optimize your Kybella results. Seeing some photos or evaluating you in person would help me give a better recommendation.

Joseph Franzese, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I always recommend that my patients get to their ideal weight or get to a weight that they will be stable at before performing procedures for fat destruction.

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Answer: Should I lose weight before Kybella?

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