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Hoping for the Best. San Francisco, CA

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A few years ago I was told by a top plastic...

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$1,350
A few years ago I was told by a top plastic surgeon if I wanted to deal with my excess chin/neck fat, I'd need a whole facelift, which I didn't want. So I was thrilled to hear about Kybella. I went to their website to find an experienced doctor in my area. Day 1: Had my first injections yesterday. Doctor gave me 10 or 12 after applying Lidocaine cream and giving me a Lidocaine injection. That helped a lot with discomfort from the injections. Also it seems to me the needles used for Kybella are very thin, so the injection process was just fine. Afterwards the nurse gave me a small ice pack and I rested for 5 min. with the ice on my chin, before leaving. There was a little bleeding from each injection site, which stopped before I had left the doctor's office. As expected my chin/neck was bright red when I left. The actual treatment was about 20 min. and I was out the door in an hour. I was glad not to have to go back to work, because as the Lidocaine wore off I did feel some discomfort, some burning and numbness. I took 2 Advil as suggested by my doctor, which took care of the discomfort just fine. Spent the rest of the day icing my chin and napping. Today my chin is large, swollen and numb but no pain. I'm icing every hour or so, in hopes of keeping the swelling at bay. Also eating fresh chunks of pineapple, which has Bromelian in it (pineapple juice does not have it, so you need to find fresh pineapple). Bromelian is a great anti-inflammatory. The $1350 cost included $200 evaluation and the treatment. Dr. Glogau was part of the clinical trials so he has a lot of experience with Kybella, which is important to me. He knew exactly where to inject and WHERE NOT to inject it. I wouldn't want to be injected by someone just learning about Kybella. Day 2: I could work today but decided not to because of the "frog neck" look I have. Skin is still a bit hot and still numb but this was expected.

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Richard Glogau, MD

Richard Glogau, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Replies (2)

July 4, 2015

Thanks for starting a review.  We'd really love to see some pics of your chin just to get an idea of what the swelling and healing looks like.  I'm assuming you will be going back for more injections?  

June 14, 2016
Thank you for this description of your experience! I am considering Kybella and really appreciate your objectivity. This makes me believe I can handle it.
UPDATED FROM peacetoall
9 days post

Week 2

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After Day 3 I pretty much forgot about my neck, except if I touched it, it was numb. On Day 3 I did have bruising which I covered with makeup some of the bruising was yelllowish and some was bluish. On Day 7 I had a quick check up by the doctor and all was well. On Day 8, today, it's still a tiny bit numb but nothing else. My neck doesn't look smaller but one treatment isn't supposed to do the trick. I'll get my 2nd round of injections in 3 weeks.

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July 16, 2015
Let us know pls how u look n if u see a difference? Most post say they see some to big difference after swelling gone.
July 21, 2015
Hi, swelling is down but I don't yet see any difference. A bit surprised that I am still a bit numb in the area. It's completely fine and I only notice it when I touch it. Won't have my 2nd treatment for another 10 days and am hoping for less chin after that one. But if I need a 3rd, that's fine too. Will update all when there's something more to report.
July 24, 2015
I was told by a doctor who is also experienced in this procedure that I would only need one treatment.
August 2, 2015
how many injections does the $1350 cover?
thanks!
July 23, 2015
How are you doing now?
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August 16, 2015
Does it cost 1350 PER TREATMENT, so >4,000 if someone needs four treatments?
August 19, 2015
yes, it's $1350 per treatment... they say most people only need 2 treatments. But please don't choose a doctor by price! Find a doctor who has already treated dozens of patients before you... experience trumps price.
August 24, 2015
I got mine yesterday for the first time. My cost is $2700 for 3 Kybella sessions, and radio frequency sessions. It's a package they sale. I have a quick question though. When you got yours done, did your Dr. followed the pattern they show on the videos?? I don't think my Dr. did that. This worries me.
September 4, 2015
yes, he uses a template that he marks carefully with an injection pattern.
August 18, 2015
What's your update?
August 19, 2015
Ok, I had my 2nd round of injections 2 1/2 weeks ago. My friends say my chin looks smaller but I still can't be sure. Will see Dr. G in a few weeks to assess and consider a 3rd round. I am a large person and my chin was pretty bad so I won't be surprised to need one more round at least. I've had no recovery problems but folks, be sure any doctor you go to has had A LOT of experience with Kybella! It was just approved in June so the only MDs who have enough experience (in my opinion) are those who participated in the clinical trials. You don't want a MD who is going to use you to learn about Kybella... if it's done improperly there can be nerve damage that would impact your lips and jaw... so don't take a short cut or choose someone by price alone. Ask how many patients they have treated with Kybella before proceeding!
UPDATED FROM peacetoall
2 months post

3rd round of Kybella injections today

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I had my 3rd Kybella treatment today. I am very overweight, so I suspected I'd need at least 3 treatments. After my 2nd treatment, one side of my neck was fuller than the other side. It wasn't highly noticeable but the doctor agreed this a.m. it was a bit lopsided too.
Maybe because this is my 3rd round, it seems a bit easier. After the last 2 rounds I took Advil after the treatment, but today I didn't feel the need to. I will see him again in 4 weeks for a f/up... I'm hoping 3 rounds was the charm, but we'll see. Yes, it's expensive but surgery would've been loads more with more risks.
Please find a doctor who has had a lot of experience with Kybella... yes, this is a new treatment and it might be hard in your area to find a doctor with experience. Then wait until you can be seen by someone with experience! Things can go wrong and if the doctor hits a nerve there can be damage. I have great peace of mind knowing my doctor has treated many patients and he now is teaching other doctors how to use Kybella correctly.

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September 10, 2015
Where did you research the trails? I am also in SF and interested in qualified surgeons. Thanks!