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I booked a consultation for Smart Lipo on my chin....
anon20000May 8, 2016
$1,900
I booked a consultation for Smart Lipo on my chin. When doing my research, Chin Lipo should have been about $2,000 and only a week of downtime.
I have received 1 round of Kybella for $1,000.00.
At 2.5 weeks later, I look worse, than I did before the shots. All my research shows that I will suffer from the same Bull Frog Throat with the second shots.
To be honest, I have felt UGLY for 2 weeks. Why would I want to do this again? Oh, and I had a nasty bruise for 8 days with the shot. My husband was mortified and didn't want me in public.
I have received 1 round of Kybella for $1,000.00.
At 2.5 weeks later, I look worse, than I did before the shots. All my research shows that I will suffer from the same Bull Frog Throat with the second shots.
To be honest, I have felt UGLY for 2 weeks. Why would I want to do this again? Oh, and I had a nasty bruise for 8 days with the shot. My husband was mortified and didn't want me in public.
Replies (5)
May 10, 2016
I have done a lot of reading on it and 99% (it seems like) say that the second injections are much more tolerable with MUCH less swelling! Most improvement doesn't happen for 6-8 weeks, as the collegen has to be given a chance to increase and do its thing. So keep the faith, and give it time and you will most likely think it's worthwhile by summer.
September 18, 2016
I agree! The same thing happened to me and I feel I wasted my money and it has been 1 month and my neck is still swollen and numb.
January 19, 2017
Your healthcare provider did a poor job of educating you in what to expect post procedure.
January 19, 2017
Amyr460 - yes, my healthcare professional did a horrible job communicating the expected down time, number of treatments I might need, etc.. I have felt so much anger inside towards this provider.
September 28, 2016
I have to say, in general I have done many type of non invasive procedures for fat around my tummy and legs, face wrinkles all at about $2000 price tag each. I have have probably spent $10k on all these procedures. Nothing beat liposuction and the fave lift I had. I will never waste my money of noninvasive procedures again. For me anything but surgery is a waste of money because the results are just not there.
UPDATED FROM anon20000
3 months post
Going in for my 2nd round of Kybella tomorrow
anon20000July 13, 2016
Am I crazy? Its been 10 weeks and I feel like I am back to baseline. I am unsure I see any difference. Oh well, I better see a difference after this 2nd round. Promise to post a follow up.
Replies (4)
July 17, 2016
I did not swell up the second round. Still have a bull frog, but it is a much smaller bull frog than the first round!
September 24, 2016
It's been a couple of months now; are you happy with your results? Considering Kybella. Thanks!!
September 14, 2016
Yay! I feel the same way, had one round and feel like I didn't get a very drastic change.. but I'm thinking I will do another round. Can't wait to see your results!
December 1, 2016
No, you weren't crazy. You were driven by sunk cost fallacy and desire to look good (as well all do, the members of this website I mean)
March 14, 2017
I saw a dramatic difference after my second treatment. I have had three total and am very pleased. And yes, I am just a plain ole patient...not a paid "reviewer" as someone suggested.
UPDATED FROM anon20000
5 months post
Kybella - not seeing much of a difference after 2 rounds of shots and 5 months. Today I went in for my third round of shots.
anon20000September 14, 2016
First round of Kybella Mid April (just under .4).
Second round of Kybella Mid July (just under .4)
Today, Sept 14th, had third round of Kybella.
My doctor said they have seen dramatic results after even 1round of shots. I guess my body isn't participating. I am very hopeful that the third round of shots will show a marked improvement.
Second round of Kybella Mid July (just under .4)
Today, Sept 14th, had third round of Kybella.
My doctor said they have seen dramatic results after even 1round of shots. I guess my body isn't participating. I am very hopeful that the third round of shots will show a marked improvement.
Replies (5)
September 17, 2016
Why are they using such small amount each time? Is it even 1 vile per treatment?
October 25, 2016
It's individucalized. There isn't a set number of vials per treatment. Some would just need 2 vials while others could need 4 per treatment.
April 21, 2017
Hi Lakegirls, so please share with me, is it normal for a doctor to inject more than two vials of Kybella per treatment? This is something that I am starting to hear mentioned in the last few months, but a year ago, all the doctors were saying 1 or 2 vials per treatment. Is this new approach, to inject 3-4 vials because people like me are not seeing results?
September 24, 2016
I have had 7 vials spaced one month apart. 1 vial a month.
It wasnt until 5th, 6th, 7th that the results were drastic enough that others noticed. I would stick to 1 vial every month. It was my understanding that two vials are the max at one time
September 25, 2016
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback. Part of my frustration is if I have a anymore rounds of Kybella for $1,200 a round, it would have been much less expensive to have had liposuction under my chin.
October 25, 2016
5 vials are the max although most injectors worth their salt wouldn't inject more than 4 vials for one treatment.
April 21, 2017
My vials were @600.
I would earn Brilliance Reward Points...so some visits the vials were much less. Sometime they offer rebates. I believe the special right now is a 400.00 rebate.
I would earn Brilliance Reward Points...so some visits the vials were much less. Sometime they offer rebates. I believe the special right now is a 400.00 rebate.
April 21, 2017
No. I spent $1,900 on my first two rounds of Kybella (4 vials over 5 months).
April 21, 2017
Oh, $400 is a decent rebate...but someone told that after the 4th round, your 5th and 6th produce even smaller results and that it's pretty much not worth continuing?
September 27, 2016
Today, will be almost 2 weeks since my 3rd round of shots. The swelling was not as bad this time. The bullfrog only lasted 3days then slowly started going down. I think I am almost at baseline. I do think, I am starting to see a tiny bit of improvement from my very first visit.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.