How Many Kybella Treatments Would I Need?
As every patient is different in how their neck area stores fat, the total number of treatments needed to achieve the desired aesthetic will vary from person to person. Your final aesthetic goal will determine the number of treatments suggested; you can only have a maximum of six Kybella injections under your chin. For reference, 59% of participants in the FDA Kybella studies underwent all six injections before their goals were reached. Each injection is typically spaced one month apart.
Recovering from a Kybella Injection
With little discomfort during the injection, the most common after-effects are minor swelling, bruising, and slight numbness around the injection site. Although quite rare, this FDA-approved fat loss treatment may cause an adverse reaction. Reach out to QnA if you develop any issues with your smile, have a hard time swallowing, tingling across the face, develop ulcers, or have other skin problems after receiving your injection.
What Should I Tell My Physician Before My Kybella Injection?
The QnA staff needs to be briefed on your medical history and possible future procedures before you can start using Kybella:
- Have you had, or do you have any medical conditions around your lower chin area?
- Have you had, or do you have any problems swallowing?
- Have you had any plastic surgery around your neck, or do you plan on having any around your neck in the future?
- Did you ever receive any treatments for double chin in the past?
- Are you taking any medications, especially blood thinners?
- Are you planning to become pregnant, or are you currently pregnant?
- Are you breastfeeding your child or plan on breastfeeding soon?
