What is Kybella?

Pre & Post-Care Instructions for Kybella® Treatment Contraindications: 

• You are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breast feeding, or have open sores in the treatment area. 

Pre-Treatment Instructions: 

• Do NOT use the following products 2 days prior or 2 days after your treatment (or until pinkness has subsided): RetinA, retinoids, or similar vitamin A compounds, harsh scrubs or exfoliating products, or bleaching creams (unless instructed otherwise by your provider). 

• Gentlemen: Shave the treatment area one day before your scheduled treatment (unless instructed otherwise by your provider). 

• Do not apply any creams, lotions, perfume or makeup etc. to the treatment areas prior a to be treated, prior to treatment. 

• To decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment, ensure you have had a recent meal, including food and drink, before your procedure. Please warn the provider if you have a history of fainting. • Schedule your Kybella® appointment at least 2-4 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, and other NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections. 

• 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-Treatment Instructions: 

• Do NOT consume alcohol or sodium for 3 days post treatment to avoid excess swelling. 

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours post treatment. 

• Sleep on your back with your head elevated to decrease swelling. 

What to Expect: 

• You will experience swelling and bruising for 3-5 days post treatment, which will begin decreasing over a period of a few weeks. Swelling can last 4-6 weeks. 

• Many patients need 2-3 treatments for desired results, please schedule a follow-up appointment 4-6 weeks after your first treatment. 

• Ice packs may be used to the treated area during the first 12 hours. Ice for 15 minutes every hour. However, icing can be discontinued if uncomfortable. 

• Swelling, tenderness, bruising, numbness, and areas of firm nodules may occur and will resolve over time without intervention. Results are not immediate. Results may be seen as early as 4-6 weeks post-treatment, but full results will not be noticed until 12 weeks post-treatment. Best results come after the second treatment.  Numbness can last up to 12 weeks. 

• Do not wrap the treated area, and do not take anything to prohibit swelling the day of the treatment or for the days following treatment. 

• You may feel a sense of heaviness following the treatment, especially when laying on your back. This sensation may make you feel short of breath. However, Kybella® does not compromise your airway. Notify our office if any significant swelling, bleeding, pain, dusky discoloration, difficulty swallowing or smiling, or if fever occurs.