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Tried Kybella, Now Chin Lipo

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I had Kybella done In January with very minuscule...

ashjofree
WORTH IT$1,700
I had Kybella done In January with very minuscule results, so I decided to try chin lipo (especially since it was only $500 more than one round of Kybella!). They told me I had a very, very small amount of fat so I might not see a huge result—a lot of what's causing my 'double chin' are my glands and the way my anatomy is :( I decided to go for it anyway, because if I didn't do it I would always wonder, what if?
I had it yesterday morning, in office, under oral sedation and local anesthetic. I had a numbing cream on for a while before I went back to the procedure room. I laid on a dentist-type chair that went all the way back, and they put gauze on my eyes for the bright lights. I guess I didn't take enough oral sedation because I passed out while they were numbing me. They were all very comforting, asked if I wanted them to keep going, and I told them to move forward with the procedure. After numbing, I didn't feel anything but tugging and pressure. It was kind of weird, but I was calm enough it didn't bother me. There was loud music playing and my doctor was singing along a bit, which was funny and a great distraction :) They were able to only go through a port under my chin (instead of also behind my ears).
I am now wrapped up in bandages, on antibiotics (with a probiotic), and pain meds when I need them. They also gave me nausea meds and sleeping pills, but I don't think I will need either of them. I have to wear a cervical support collar to sleep and lay on my back with my head elevated. I also have to ice for 2-3 days and no showering for 48 hrs. Along with a list of other things! Let me know if you have questions. RIght now my numbing has mostly worn off so I am a bit sore and have a headache.

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July 1, 2017
i am scheduled to have mine done Monday. I also had kybella in January and then again a month later. Very minimal results. I have a small fat pad under my chin that i really want to get rid of. Any advice? Have you noticed a difference yet?
July 2, 2017
No difference yet. It will probably take a few weeks, pretty swollen right now. Good luck!
November 13, 2017
Hey girlie, got an update for us? Xox
January 30, 2018
Hi! I haven't taken any pics recently but by looking in the mirror I can see a great difference and I'm very happy with my results.
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January 30, 2018
hello, Iv been wanting lypo for my double chin for the longest and i just went to a consult and they quoted me over 3 thousand which I thought was wayyy too much, I think 1700 is a very reasonable price. is that what you paid for the whole procedure? it looks great by the way. and you wouldn’t recommend kybella right ?
January 30, 2018
Yes it was for the whole procedure. I did not go under anesthesia so that cut the cost a lot.

And no, I don't think Kybella is worth the price. It was almost as much as my lipo for only one session and it takes a lot of sessions of Kybella to see results
March 20, 2018
Do the Lipo and dont waste your $ on Kybella. I tried Kybella as well and it wasn't worth it. I had dramatic results with Chin Liposuction as well.
November 27, 2018
Why did you pass out when they were numbing? was it painful or scary? i want to do this too but Im not sure yet.. how long did the lipo part only take from start to finish though?
UPDATED FROM ashjofree
4 days post

Day 5

ashjofree
Not seeing any difference yet because I'm swollen, and it takes a while to heal. I also have some bruising. I got some gel with Arnica in it to massage on the bruises—hopefully this helps. I'm also taking a probiotic since I am on antibiotics.

Not really much pain, only soreness to the touch. I am still numb on a small area. The worst thing is just wearing this bandage wrap, which is super itchy and annoying!! I have been taking antihistamine for the itchiness, which makes me sleepy :( The wrap has also been hurting my ears so I got some gauze to pad it a bit. 3 more days of wearing it 24/7 and then a few weeks of wearing it at night only. Thankfully I am able to work from home for a few days. I haven't needed to take the sleeping pills or nausea medication they gave me. I have my follow-up appointment on Thursday.

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July 9, 2017
I see pretty good improvement. Remember, you're young and your anatomy was actually pretty good so you shouldn't look very different. I kinda like the results. Pretty good.
July 9, 2017
Thank you, yes they told me I might not even see a difference but I wanted to try anyway.
July 21, 2017
Which facility did you use?
July 21, 2017
Front Range Plastic Surgery
August 29, 2017
September 26, 2018
omg the wrap has also been hurting my ears so much :(
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8 days post

1 week

ashjofree
I had my 1 week follow-up today. Got my stitches out and they said everything is looking good. I have to continue to wear my wrap for 3 more weeks at night only and keep a piece of tape on my incision site while it heals. They told me to not massage or stretch my neck up, and also watch my posture (like looking down at my phone!). All of this is because the skin is trying to reattach to tissue and I don't want to damage that. I have a 6 week follow-up scheduled where they will take my after photos. Excited to see them! Bruises are almost gone. Neck is tender to the touch, but I shouldn't be touching it! I also have to wait one more week to exercise again.

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July 7, 2017
What happened? Was it a success?
July 8, 2017
Theres a difference, but I'm still healing and a little swollen. Results aren't immediate. I'll post before and afters from the surgeon in a few weeks.
August 29, 2017
August 29, 2017
I'm sorry that happened to you. I already got the procedure done... I'm happy with my results.