I could not find any study information as to why only 6 treatments are approved. Has anyone needed to treat someone >6 times and if so any adverse outcomes or lack of effect? I assume if there is still fat in the treatment area and patient is willing to continue to pay for treatment, it can be done.
Answer: >6 Kybella treatments price point vs liposuction Thank you for your question. Kybella was approved for up to 6 treatments in the submental area and a patient can theoretically have more than 6 treatments if there is treatable areas, but this begs the question of if this would be financially responsible when there are alternatives such as Coolsculpting or even liposuction which may be cheaper overall. Kybella is a very effective tool, but there are alternatives to help achieve your personal goals.
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Answer: >6 Kybella treatments price point vs liposuction Thank you for your question. Kybella was approved for up to 6 treatments in the submental area and a patient can theoretically have more than 6 treatments if there is treatable areas, but this begs the question of if this would be financially responsible when there are alternatives such as Coolsculpting or even liposuction which may be cheaper overall. Kybella is a very effective tool, but there are alternatives to help achieve your personal goals.
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Why 6 Treatments of Kybella for Treatment Under the Chin The studies submitted were for results after 6 treatments and that is what the FDA approved. Theoretically, you could have more treatments, but neck liposuction is a great option for patients with good skin elasticity and excess fat in the neck, chin and around the jawline and would be more effective. Liposuction is great at removing this excess fat and stimulating the skin to contract over time to create improved angulation and definition along the jawline. I hope this helps!
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Why 6 Treatments of Kybella for Treatment Under the Chin The studies submitted were for results after 6 treatments and that is what the FDA approved. Theoretically, you could have more treatments, but neck liposuction is a great option for patients with good skin elasticity and excess fat in the neck, chin and around the jawline and would be more effective. Liposuction is great at removing this excess fat and stimulating the skin to contract over time to create improved angulation and definition along the jawline. I hope this helps!
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October 18, 2017
Answer: Kybella more than 6 treatments I believe the reason that Kybella is only approved for up to 6 treatment sessions is that the scientific study that was presented to the FDA for the approval of Kybella only had up to 6 treatment sessions. In my opinion, if there is still some fat present after 6 treatments, additional treatments could be done and should not cause any increase in adverse events.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: Kybella more than 6 treatments I believe the reason that Kybella is only approved for up to 6 treatment sessions is that the scientific study that was presented to the FDA for the approval of Kybella only had up to 6 treatment sessions. In my opinion, if there is still some fat present after 6 treatments, additional treatments could be done and should not cause any increase in adverse events.
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Number of Kybella treatments required Thank you for your question jenoch. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first
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October 24, 2017
Answer: Number of Kybella treatments required Thank you for your question jenoch. I understand your concern. Kybella is the first
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October 19, 2017
Answer: How many #Kybella treatments? Dear jenoch:The reason Kybella was approved for six treatments is that the studies submitted to the FDA included patients that were treated up to six times without any serious side effects. That does not mean that you cannot have more than six treatments.However, in my experience, more than six treatments is never necessary. I have had one patient who needed a sixth and possibly will need a seventh treatment, but only because she had had five treatments with very small amounts of Kybella prior to seeing me, and had a very large amount of fat under the chin and on the sides of the neck and lower neck at the start of treatment. She was the type of patient who would have had a quicker response to liposuction, but she had decided she did not want to have surgery.My approach to patients who would benefit from reduction of fat under the jawline as well as under the chin is to offer any additional Kybella needed over the standard two vials at cost. In that way, the patient can get quicker results with fewer treatments and see remodeling of the entire neck with improvement in the definition of the jawline.I do hope this answers your question.All the best, Dr. Clark
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October 19, 2017
Answer: How many #Kybella treatments? Dear jenoch:The reason Kybella was approved for six treatments is that the studies submitted to the FDA included patients that were treated up to six times without any serious side effects. That does not mean that you cannot have more than six treatments.However, in my experience, more than six treatments is never necessary. I have had one patient who needed a sixth and possibly will need a seventh treatment, but only because she had had five treatments with very small amounts of Kybella prior to seeing me, and had a very large amount of fat under the chin and on the sides of the neck and lower neck at the start of treatment. She was the type of patient who would have had a quicker response to liposuction, but she had decided she did not want to have surgery.My approach to patients who would benefit from reduction of fat under the jawline as well as under the chin is to offer any additional Kybella needed over the standard two vials at cost. In that way, the patient can get quicker results with fewer treatments and see remodeling of the entire neck with improvement in the definition of the jawline.I do hope this answers your question.All the best, Dr. Clark
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