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46-year-old Hoping for a Better Profile! - Milwaukee, WI
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I am three weeks out from my procedure, and I...
WiscogrrrlAugust 28, 2015
$1,700
I am three weeks out from my procedure, and I apologize that I haven't posted anything but comments on other reviewers' posts. I feel like it's important though, since we are all such "early adopters" of Kybella, to add my experience to the list. The actual injections were not really painful, but I was surprised and alarmed at the amount of swelling, and, for me anyway, how long the swelling has lasted. I really do not feel like I am back to where I was before, and there is still some lingering numbness and tenderness. I am generally a slow healer, so I remain hopeful that I will begin to see some improvement (or at least get back to where I was!), but I do think it's important that people know that they may be in for more swelling than what the doctors lead us to believe. Most of the doctors on this website said the swelling would be gone in a matter of a few days, and that has definitely NOT been the case with me at all. I'll continue to post on my progress and am keeping my fingers crossed that I will have something positive to report soon!
UPDATED FROM Wiscogrrrl
22 days post
Three week profile shot
WiscogrrrlAugust 28, 2015
Here's a pic from three weeks out. I apologize that I haven't posted any previous pictures, but trust me when I tell you that this is NOT an improvement over where I was before.
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August 29, 2015
Do you have a before picture?
August 29, 2015
No, sorry! I wasn't thinking I would post anything. They took pics at the Dr, but I don't have any myself.
September 1, 2015
No worries on the previous pictures- but I hope you continue to post progress pics as you go!
September 3, 2015
I am 3 weeks out too and I see no improvement and the swelling and tenderness is still there. We have about the same profile and I can't imagine that another $1500 injection will work.
September 3, 2015
I am trying to remain hopeful and optimistic, esp. in light of other reviewers who said that it takes a lot longer than we were lead to believe. I think people recover at different speeds, and unfortunately, I'm on the slow end.
September 3, 2015
Hi, may I ask what doctor you went to? I live in the Milwaukee area and looking to get the same treatment, how are you doing now any better results?
September 3, 2015
Dr. Bonnets in Brookfield. She is currently the only person in the state authorized to do Kybella treatments, I believe. I found her by visiting the Kybella website.
September 3, 2015
My doctor said that it can take a lot longer than we'd like to see the results but to trust the process and know that it works.
September 3, 2015
I reeeeeeaaallly hope that's right! Thanks for sharing, it sounds like your dr was more upfront than most.
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28 days post
One month out
WiscogrrrlSeptember 4, 2015
hi there, here's a photo of my profile from four weeks out. I don't really see much of a difference, and what little I can see can frankly be attributed to different lighting. It still feels numb, although not as bad, and also a little lumpy.
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September 21, 2015
I'd like to know how you feel now? I do see a difference in your photos...the indention under your neck from first photo is completely gone in 4 weeks. How are things looking now? Do you think you will do a second treatment?
September 22, 2015
Hi there, with my doctor it was a two treatment package deal for $1700, which I paid for after the first treatment in full so I will be going back for a second visit next week. I am prepared for some swelling, although hopefully not as much as with the first round. I'm also trying to remain patient and hopeful that a few months down the road I'll see the results I was initially hoping for.
September 22, 2015
Good to know. I have done 5 treatments of Juvashape for the same chin problem. ZERO results. It cost $1500. Now my Dr. wants me to do the injections for $600 per visit...stating I will only need 2. However, on the Kybella website all the models who have results have done 5 treatments. I don't know if its worth an other $3000 to me.
September 23, 2015
I'm sorry to hear that about the Juvashape, that's a bummer. I have no plans to do more then two treatments of Kybella. Hopefully that will do the trick. If you look at some of the other posts on this site you'll see that people are often advised that the results can take some time. If I were you I would hold off for several months until those of us who were among the first to get the treatments can report honestly on if they work.
January 27, 2016
Hey, all! I know that "necro-posting" is in bad form, but I wanted to throw my 2 cents in about cost. I am also a patient of Dr. Bonness, and the cost as of 1/2016 is $2,400 for two treatments (and this is less than 6 months later). Starting to feel a bit perturbed about that, frankly. And the swelling--oh, man. I am considering getting a compression wrap, even though they said not to. I have read, here on realself, that other Drs use it. I look and feel disgusting.
January 27, 2016
Also, I should add that Dr. Bonness's nurse is now the one to administer the shots. Dr. Bonness did not see or consult me on the treatment.
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I agree- the swelling seems to be a way bigger deal than we all anticipated! Thank you for documenting your experience on RealSelf, I'm looking forward to following your journey.