What is the recovery time for Kybella?

Most patient experience swelling and mild bruising after the procedure. Some patients may experience what is referred to as a “bull-frog” neck which should subside significantly after 48 hours. We therefore do not recommend having the treatment before an important event. Patients generally think it looks worse than it does and admit that most people don’t notice.

Are there alternatives to Kybella?

The two alternatives to Kybella are Liposuction and Coolsculpting. Coolsculpting may be a better alternative to patients who have a significant amount of fat because it will be less costly and the machine can address a wider area of fat. The upside to smartlipo is that it only requires one recovery period and the results are more controlled. The downside is that you must wear a compression garment for 4 to 6 weeks and there is a higher risk of scarring.

What are the risks of Kybella?

When performed by a qualified provider, Kybella is very safe. Typical side effects include slight burning upon injection, numbness, mild bruising, and swelling. These side-effects are temporary and should resolve fairly fast. One of the areas providers cite for potential damage lies outside the submental area. If your provider goes outside the approved treatment area for Kybella along the jawline, they may injure a nerve resulting in an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. This is a temporary side effect and will resolve in several months.