KYBELLA
KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine used to improve the appearance of moderate to severe fat below the chin. The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.
This treatment is perfect for clients who eat well and exercise, but their double chin does not go away
A series of injections will be administered into the fat under your chin. Once prepped, the process may take 15 to 20 minutes. Usually 2 to 3 treatments spaced at least 60 days apart are recommended for the full results. You may experience tenderness to the area for a couple days and notable swelling for up to one week after treatment.
After KYBELLA® treatment, you will likely have some swelling, bruising, or numbness under your chin. Be sure to inform us if you develop an uneven smile, facial muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing or injection site problems such as bruising, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site. Call your healthcare provider if you develop open sores or drainage from the treatment area.
PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Do NOT use the following products 2 days prior or 2 days after your treatment: RetinA, retinoids, or similar vitamin A compounds, harsh scrubs or exfoliating products, or bleaching creams.
Gentlemen: Shave the treatment area one day before your scheduled treatment
Do not apply any creams, lotions, perfume or makeup etc. to the treatment areas prior a to be treated, prior to treatment.
Schedule your Kybella® appointment at least 4 weeks prior to a special event which you may be attending, such as a wedding or a vacation (due to bruising and prolonged swelling).
Reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance if you have a severe rash, cold sore, or blemish in the treatment area.
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications 10-14 days prior and 3-4 days post treatment. Medications such as: Aspirin, Vitamin E, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil Supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve.
Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages 1 week prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising).
Consider taking Arnica tablets beginning 1 week prior to injections to prevent bruising.
POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Use a gentle cleanser with tepid water to cleanse the face for the 48hours. Gently dry the treated area.
Try to sleep on your back and with your head elevated for 2-3 days after treatment to help minimize swelling.
You may take acetaminophen/Tylenol for pain. It is best to avoid aspirin or NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen because they may increase your potential to bruise.
Taking an over-the-counter antihistamine (Zyrtec, Claritin) daily may help with swelling.
Avoid strenuous exercise or activity for at least 48 hours after treatment.
Avoid drinking alcohol for a minimum of 24 hours as this may contribute to bruising and/or swelling.
Avoid salty foods as this can increase swelling to the areas even more than what is to be expected.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 2 weeks before receiving any facial, facial massage, skin care, or laser treatments to the face or neck.
If you experience any redness, itching, or welts please call our office. Benadryl is an over-the-counter medication that can help.
Most patients require 2-3 rounds of Kybella treatments.
WHAT TO EXPECT POST TREATMENT:
You will have a moderate degree of swelling, some bruising, some redness, and potential numbness and hardness to the area treated.
Swelling, hardness/lumps, numbness can last from 1-4 weeks after injections.
Applying ice/cool compress to the treatment area helps to reduce swelling. 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off five times a day is a general guideline. Avoid direct ice/frozen packs directly on the skin.
Repeat treatments are spaced 4-8 weeks apart
COMPLICATIONS:
Call our office during office hours if you experience any of the following: increased pain, uneven smile, facial muscle weakness, swelling, significant bruising or darkening around the treatment area, noticeable change in temperature to the skin surrounding the treatment area, fever over 100.4 or any other concerns you might have. If it is not during office hours, contact your doctor or go to the emergency department.