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Read abt kybella to help with sub-chin flab. how does it work and how long for results to show? cost? side effects? how does it compare to smart lipo?

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Plastic surgeon: Deoxycholic acid, under the trade name Kybella, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for reducing moderate-to-severe fat below the chin. When injected into submental fat, deoxycholic acid helps destroy fat cells. Many patients experience visible contouring of their chin profile in two to four treatment sessions spaced at least one month apart. Cost is $1-2,000. Not covered by insurance

Answered 1/6/2016

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Dr. Henry Mentz answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Kybella: Kybella is a FDA-approved injectable treatment to help reduce the appearance of submental fullness, or sometimes referred to as a "double chin." During consultation, your provider will determine the # of treatments needed, discuss your medical history, etc. There will be some swelling after the treatment that can persist for days to a week. Continue to follow up with the surgeon or injector.

Answered 3/17/2016

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Kybella: Deoxycholic acid (Kybella) is approved by the FDA for reducing moderate-to-severe fat below the chin. When injected into submental fat, Kybella helps destroy fat cells. Multiple injections sessions have to be done (2-4). Cost is $600 - $800 per vial. Smartlipo is a single treatment with a short downtime and can treat the jowls and jawline that Kybella can't (for about the same price).

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

KyBella vs Lipo: KyBella is an injection of a solution to dissolve fat. There are a series of injection visors every 6 weeks (2 to 3 sessions) Cost from $900 to $1200 per session. Results after 12 to 18 weeks. Vs Lipo of chin is under local anesthesia, fast recovery (less than 2 weeks) with cost from $2,000 to $3,000. If you are in a hurry for results go with surgery...

Answered 3/17/2016

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