When injected to areas such as the submental fat “ turkey neck” or jowls (heaviness in the lower cheek) patients see a significant reduction in fat. The beauty of this treatment is that the fat never comes back!
Treatment
Kybella is based off of syringes needed and that is dictated by the area being treated. The submental fullness area generally requires 2-4 sryinges and a series of treatments, spaced 2-3 months apart to allow for full fat “aptosis” (fat cell death). The jowl area uses much less material- no more than 2 syringes and also requires a series of treatments, spaced 2-3 months apart. Treatment times takes about 1 hour.
Foreseeable Risks and Discomforts
Tailored treatment plan will be disussed with your provider so consideration can be paid to post treament guidelines, social downtime and any concerns of post treatment symptoms. Directly after injection a cramping sensation occurs which lasts 10-45 minutes. Ice is applied for comfort. Swelling, heat and some soreness is normal for up to 2 weeks after.
Contraindications
Those with excessive skin laxity and prominent platysmal bands.
We caution patients who have a history of dysphasia, coagulation abnormalities or are consistently on an anti-platelet or anticoagulant.
For patients with history of heart disease or valve replacement, who require continued anticoagulant therapy, you must have written consent from your primary cardiologist prior to treatment.
