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The Long, Slow Road
UPDATED FROM anon20000
1 year post
Kybella causes Scar Tissue
anon20000October 27, 2017
$1,900
I had a neck lift performed on Monday by a double certified plastic/facial surgeon.
He told me he had to spend much more time than he had anticipated because he had to cut, and cut, and cut scar tissue away from my chin. He was blown away by the amount of internal scar tissue Kybella had given me un the chin. :-(
He told me he had to spend much more time than he had anticipated because he had to cut, and cut, and cut scar tissue away from my chin. He was blown away by the amount of internal scar tissue Kybella had given me un the chin. :-(
Replies (5)
February 25, 2018
I want to thank you so much for documenting your journey. I have a Kybella appt I'm going to cancel next week. I've been reading your review on Kybella and others, and what I'm getting is this: it takes a lot of downtime, money and potential scaring issues to have Kybella done. What I'm also getting is that there are so many mixed result that it's a true crap shoot. I was trying to save money but it sound like simply going to a plastic surgeon is the smartest route? Would that be your take away from your journey? I'm so sorry you had to go though this! You're an angel for sharing this with us. Questions: what's the cost difference between the Kybella investment and your plastic surgery?
February 26, 2018
You and I have similar stories. I am. Still suffering the after affects a year and a half later of sever swelling I have yet to find a plastic surgeon who will help me. I hope you have a beautiful result and I’m so sorry you had to also go through this horror of Kybella.
April 23, 2018
Wow! This is similar to my experience with Ultherapy! It's like a weird burn scar tissue deep in my face just under the skin! Thanks for the honest follow up review long term as this was something I thought may work to help the saggy skin after ultherapy that left a pouch. I pray you get full resolution, we all deserve that. And we are certainly their guinea pigs. An I paid to be damaged for life....sighs...unreal.
May 14, 2018
I’m going through the same thing but they’ve suggested liposuction would you be willing to share the surgeon so my surgeon here in Canada can potentially get more informed as to what he’s up against.
UPDATED FROM anon20000
1 year post
Kybella
anon20000October 21, 2017
Okay Real Self Friends, Kybella does remove fat. It works VERY slowly (think many, many months). You will be left with droopy/hanging skin.
I actually became depressed from having to "hide" in my house for 2-3 weeks after EVERY Kybella session. I had 5 sessions (10.5 vials) over 21 months. It was a long, depressing process. Don't do it unless you are basically teeny tiny and only need to loose a tablespoon or two of fat under your chin.
Dermatologist offer this, because most of them cannot offer to their patients Liposuction or Chin Lift. Most chins need fat and skin removed!
Next week I'll have a neck lift! Yay!!!! I should have just saved my money in the beginning and had chin lipo. Now that I'm almost two years older, and I have less fat, but very loose droopy skin under my chin, I'm going all out to solve this situation for the next 10 years.
I actually became depressed from having to "hide" in my house for 2-3 weeks after EVERY Kybella session. I had 5 sessions (10.5 vials) over 21 months. It was a long, depressing process. Don't do it unless you are basically teeny tiny and only need to loose a tablespoon or two of fat under your chin.
Dermatologist offer this, because most of them cannot offer to their patients Liposuction or Chin Lift. Most chins need fat and skin removed!
Next week I'll have a neck lift! Yay!!!! I should have just saved my money in the beginning and had chin lipo. Now that I'm almost two years older, and I have less fat, but very loose droopy skin under my chin, I'm going all out to solve this situation for the next 10 years.
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October 21, 2017
looks better. Im about the same amount of sessions like you. 2 coolsculpt + 4 rounds. its a slow process for me too. the skin is holding up but not like its used to be. should be cheaper for you now since you dont need the lipo just skin lift.
October 22, 2017
Hey Surfxx! Good to hear from you. How are you feeling? Progressing?
This Monday is my big day! I’ll update our guys on the neck lift.
October 22, 2017
Im good, tx. wow, thats only a couple of days away. Im sure you will have great success and finally get rid of it forever!
Im progressing slowly, but like you said, the first week or two is the worst after treatment. the swelling and trying to hide it is the hard part. Im not in a rush as long as I see a little improvement after each one, I will continue. I will be anxiously waiting for your review results!
Im progressing slowly, but like you said, the first week or two is the worst after treatment. the swelling and trying to hide it is the hard part. Im not in a rush as long as I see a little improvement after each one, I will continue. I will be anxiously waiting for your review results!
October 22, 2017
Glad to here you are seeing improvements. Hopefully you do not fall into “the funk” I did from being reclusive (trying to wait out the Bull Frog phase).
I’m feeling upbeat and excited about the metamorphosis that is about to transpire.
So...while I’m under general anesthesia, I will have an Erbium YAG laser used on my face (orbital area only). I’m most nervous about the laser...fingers crossed. Research was done; I did find a double Board Certified ENT & Plastic Surgeon.
Here I go again...,ready to jump!
October 22, 2017
well I usually go into hiding afterwards by camping or fishing for a couple of days so its not that bad. so are you just getting laser? no excess skin cut out?
October 24, 2017
Oops, i had the Neck lift and and laser under the eyes (her fanned it out to the cheeks to blend it.
October 24, 2017
haha, youre probably so excited to see results. please leave pics and review. ty
October 27, 2017
I commend your battle with chin fat!
I gave up on Kybella. As an alternative to surgery, it should cost LESS. In fact, it costs MORE then surgery. Of course this depends on how many treatments you need, but this is why Kybella is a scam. Thank you for posting your progress.
How much did you spend total on Kybella treatments?
November 3, 2017
I completely agree w you. I spent $2,400, then the Doctor was very kind and kicked in some from her representative to see if made a difference with a few more rounds.
Despite, the studies Kybella did before getting FDA approved, it wasn't enough. This is a terrible product. Just horrible.
I smell a class action lawsuit coming.