Kybella®

KYBELLA® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.”

It is not known if KYBELLA® is safe and effective for the treatment of fat outside of the submental area or in children under 18 years of age.

Do not receive KYBELLA® if you have an infection in the treatment area.

Before receiving KYBELLA®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

Have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin; have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin; have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area; have had or have trouble swallowing; have bleeding problems; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if KYBELLA® will harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if KYBELLA® passes into your breast milk).

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine that prevents the clotting of your blood (antiplatelet or anticoagulant medicine).

KYBELLA® can cause serious side effects, including

• Swelling is likely and can last 2-14 days on average. The swelling generally became less severe and happened less often with each following treatment session in clinical studies
• Consider any upcoming social plans and work commitments following your treatment
• Nerve injury in the jaw (which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness)
• Trouble swallowing
• Injection site problems including bruising, hair loss, infection, open sores (ulcers), 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

The most common side effects of KYBELLA® include swelling, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area.

Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information, or ask your healthcare provider, or visit MyKybella.com.

 Kybella results are permanent. It may require several treatments.

The price of Kybella® can vary. We charge per treatment regardless of how many vials are used per treatment. Most clients will need anywhere from two to six treatments. The average cost per treatment is $1200.

Swelling is likely:

• Most reported cases of swelling were mild or moderate and lasted an average of 11 days.
• Swelling, generally became less severe and happens less often with each following treatment. 
• Consider any upcoming social plans and work commitments following your treatment. Plan to have at least 2 days of downtime following your treatment.

Bruising may occur and will resolve in about 3-7 days. 

Soreness and numbness may occur and is temporary.

Both treatments will remove fat and make the area look thinner and more defined. Kybella results will also include skin tightening in the areas treated. See the RealSelf reviews.