POSTED UNDER Kybella Reviews
Mid 30's, Needing a Touch Up After Prior Chin Liposuction - Seattle, WA
UPDATED FROM c.veela
3 months post
Kybella Final Results
I am now 10 weeks post second treatment and believe I'm looking at my final results as I don't know what else would change. I am happy with how things turned out but will run down my thoughts on Kybella vs Lipo as I have had both.
Lipo Pros-
Faster "recovery", looked "normal" quicker
Faster results
Less pain post procedure
Cheaper
Cons-
More invasive procedure
May need anesthesia based on your tolerance (I will say I did lipo with tumescent anesthesia only and it was very comparable comfort wise to having the Kybella injections)
Need a chin strap for a period of time based on your doctors instructions
Kybella Pros-
Can be done in an office setting
Not as invasive
Can drive yourself to and from your appt
Cons-
Ridiculous amount of swelling that can last over a month
Need multiple treatments
Expensive, may not know final cost until well invested in treatment
Hope this helps any of you who are going back and forth trying to decide between procedures.
Lipo Pros-
Faster "recovery", looked "normal" quicker
Faster results
Less pain post procedure
Cheaper
Cons-
More invasive procedure
May need anesthesia based on your tolerance (I will say I did lipo with tumescent anesthesia only and it was very comparable comfort wise to having the Kybella injections)
Need a chin strap for a period of time based on your doctors instructions
Kybella Pros-
Can be done in an office setting
Not as invasive
Can drive yourself to and from your appt
Cons-
Ridiculous amount of swelling that can last over a month
Need multiple treatments
Expensive, may not know final cost until well invested in treatment
Hope this helps any of you who are going back and forth trying to decide between procedures.
UPDATED FROM c.veela
2 months post
4 weeks post second injections
Not much to report, no more pain, swelling or bruising. The second round was over all pretty uneventful. I will add a picture and then give my final review in a couple of months when I should be fully healed.
Replies (5)
S
L
July 21, 2016
What was your total recovery time for chin lipo?
C
July 21, 2016
I had the lipo done on a Thursday evening. Went home and had no pain because the local was still working. Ate dinner with my family and laid low through the weekend wearing the chin strap 24/7. By Monday I was back to normal activities and only wore the chin strap at night for the next two weeks. Over all I think the lipo was easier to recover from vs the first round of Kybella.
S
L
July 24, 2016
OK thanks. I don't want something that is so painful to the touch and takes so long to see the full results. It seems like everyone has to go thru it at least twice with Kybella. :-/
J
July 22, 2016
I had chin lipo about 4 years ago, but still have some fullness. Would you recommend Kybella to someone? Are you glad you tried it?
C
July 22, 2016
Idk, chin lipo was easier to heal from and gave faster results. The only advantage I saw to Kybella was not having to go to the OR but I did my lipo awake and under local so while the actual procedure was a bigger deal, it was THAT much of a bigger deal. If you do end up going with Kybella do it when you can wear scarfs and turtle necks.
M
July 23, 2016
Nice outcome ! Can definitely see a good improvement . Will check on your blog on the next following weeks . I started my second round yesterday .
D
UPDATED FROM c.veela
1 month post
4 days post 2nd injection
Pain and swelling are much less this time around. I am more bruised to the point that people have commented but I haven't been diligent with the arnica. Still have some swelling but nothing hideous like last time.
Replies (5)
S
June 28, 2016
I'm so glad to hear the swelling was less for you the second time around. I'll be following closely - I'm a few days out from my first injection and my swelling is horrid.
B
June 28, 2016
I just got my second round yesterday. I have a small bruise and the swelling seems pretty bad. I hope it goes down fast, like yours.
C
June 28, 2016
To be fair I didn't have much left and only needed half a vial which I'm sure helped with the swelling factor.
C
B
June 29, 2016
I think it looks really good for only 4 days out AND a side view! My side view was hideous lol. I can c a difference as well. Once it heals I think u'll b happier with it. My healing took 3 months to see full effects, however, I'm much older than you. Best wishes.
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