Explore Kybella® as a Non-Surgical Option for Double Chin Reduction

Please plan your treatment to allow for several days of potential swelling and bruising. Swelling may last up to 4 weeks. ​Consider a scarf or turtleneck to camouflage when treating the chin, jawline, or cheeks.

Always inform your provider of all medications, including supplements you may be taking and whether there are any recent changes to your medications such as a new antibiotic.

Always inform your provider of your full medical, surgical, social, psychological, allergy, and medication history.

Certain medications can thin your blood and increase your risk of bruising. These medications include Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, as well as others. These medications should be avoided 14 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure if possible.

Other medications such as aspirin, blood thinners, and antiplatelet medications will also thin your blood but should NOT be stopped without discussing it with your doctor first. 

Avoid alcoholic beverages for 48 HOURS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce the chance of bruising.

You may consider starting oral arnica 7-10 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce risk of bruising. Follow the directions on the bottle.

If you have an active cold sore/fever blister, canker sore, shingles you will need to postpone treatment. ​If you are prone to developing cold sores/fever blisters or shingles, please contact us 1 week before treatment for recommendations.

Please note that you cannot be treated with Kybella® if any of the following pertain to you:

• If you have undergone any recent cancer treatment including chemotherapy or radiation within the last 12 months

• If you are immunocompromised or are taking medications that suppress your immune system

• If you have had any procedures/conditions that could put you in an inflamed state 2 WEEKS BEFORE your procedure. These procedures/conditions include any surgeries, dental procedures, immunizations, illnesses (bacterial, viral, or fungal), or recent antibiotic use

• You may not be treated if you have a history of difficulty swallowing, nerve injury, or weakness in the lower face.

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Notify your provider if you have a history or any surgeries/procedures of the face or neck.

Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.

You should expect swelling and redness. You may also experience bruising, pain, tenderness, numbness, induration, and areas of firm nodules. These symptoms normally last around 7 days, but for some, may last up to 4 weeks. Some patients will experience numbness for longer than 4 weeks. 

You may elect to ice the area post treatment but must do so very carefully. Use an ice pack with the fabric side against the skin or wrap a soft plastic ice pack in a wet thin towel. Apply the ice pack approximately 30 seconds on, and 30 seconds off. Icing too vigorously can cause frostbite and scarring. You may apply a cold compress to the area for 20 minutes per hour, and you may do this hourly for up to 3 days.

Do not participate in strenuous activity and avoid extreme temperatures of heat (i.e. Jacuzzi, hot showers, exercise, etc.) for 3 days following treatment.

Do not scratch, pick, or traumatize the area in any way. Do not massage or manipulate the injection sites. 

You may apply your normal skin care regimen and sunscreen, 4 HOURS AFTER your treatment.

Certain medications can thin your blood and increase your risk of bruising. These medications include Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, as well as others. These medications should be avoided for 3 DAYS FOLLOWING your procedure if possible.

Other medications such as aspirin, blood thinners, and antiplatelet medications will also thin your blood but should NOT be stopped without discussing it with your doctor first. 

Avoid alcoholic beverages for 48 HOURS FOLLOWING your procedure to reduce the chance of bruising.

Reduce your salt/sodium intake for 3 days post treatment to avoid excess swelling.

Sleep with your head elevated to avoid excess swelling.

Call the office if you have any difficulty swallowing, crusting, or scabbing, asymmetry of your smile or any other unusual symptoms.

Kybella® treatments are done in a series, for best results we recommend a series of 2-4 treatments spaced about 2-3 months apart.