Can I still have Kybella injections, having had Hep A in my younger years?

Question

I had Hepatitis A as a young teen from infected food (there was an outbreak at the restaurant we had eaten in on family vacation). I am pretty sure it was Hep A as when I was pregnant I was unsure of which one I had had and there was concern I could pass it on to my child. Fortunately, the blood tests showed no such thing. Can I still have Kybella injections, as my "liver disease" was temporary? I am going tomorrow, January 6, so a quick response would be appreciated. Thanks!

Shahin Fazilat, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can still have Kybella treatments.  Be sure you are seeing an experienced injector.  Best of luck to you!

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hepatitis A does not lead to chronic liver disease. If you had Hepatitis A it has resolved. This should not keep you from getting Kybella.See an experienced injector. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for
your question suzannemb. Kybella is
the first and thus-far only FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment for
the double chin. A previous history of hepatitis A is not a contraindication to having a Kybella treatment. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Samuel Hetz, MSc, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Prior hepatitis A is not a known contraindication to Kybella (Belkyra in Canada). Best of luck.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

If you had Hepatitis A in the past you can still have Kybella injection. No worries! Good luck and I hope you love your results.

Jason Brett Lichten, MD · Answer

Hepatitis A is not a contraindication to having Kybella treatments.  Most patients respond very well to Kybella injections

M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS · Answer

Having a history of Hepatitis A infection is not a contraindication to having Kybella injections.  Hepatitis A is an acute (not long term) liver disease that typically resolves with no further intervention.  Before treatment, always give your provider a medical history to ensure you can proceed with treatment but a history of Hepatitis A is not a contraindication to treatment.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Provided it was hepatitis A there should not be an issue.  Please make an appointment to have your history reviewed.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

As long as you are healthy and have good immunity and no active infections such as Hepatitis A you should be able to have Kybella injections.  An in person exam in the best way to see if you are a good candidate for Kybella and would have the best result.  Please consult an expert in Kybella injections since this is a permanent cosmetic injection.  Best, Dr. Green

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

As long as you have a normal functioning liver, there does not appear to be any contraindications to receiving a Kybella treatment. Best of luck.

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