Kybella Aftercare

  • Apply ice every hour in 15-minute intervals or three 5-minute intervals with 10-minute breaks. Avoid prolonged icing to avoid developing discomfort and/or frostbite.

  • Avoid massaging or manipulating the treatment area or any swelling.

  • You may take two (2) Extra Strength Tylenol if significant discomfort develops.

  • Sleep with your head slightly elevated, preferably on 2-3 pillows for 2-3 nights.

  • You may shower and wash your face as you regularly do.

  • Avoid consuming alcohol or sodium for 3 days post-treatment to avoid excess swelling. 

  • You may apply moisturizers or sunscreen to the treatment area the next day.

  • You may apply Arnica gel if you develop any bruising to help expedite the healing process.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise and gym activity for 3 days as exercise is known to worsen swelling.

  • Avoid extreme heat for 24 hours post-treatment (ie. Jacuzzi, hot showers, etc.).

  • It is absolutely normal to feel and see mild to moderate swelling, tenderness, bruising, numbness, and areas of firm nodules at injection sites, these will resolve over time without intervention. You may occasionally see bruising or small bleeding that should resolve spontaneously. 

  • Some male patients may see an area of no hair growth after Kybella injection. This is temporary and will return to normal in 4-6 weeks.

  • Most swelling happens immediately or the following day after treatment and will start improving by day 5. Swelling and any adverse reactions can last up to 4 months but resolve spontaneously

  • 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, difficulty smiling, or if a fever occurs. 

    If you develop difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, skin discoloration or scabbing, call 911 immediately, and please inform our office at (734) 780-7070.

    If you have any other concerns not listed, please feel free to call our office at (734) 780-7070 or email us at info@med1aesthetics.com.

    *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. Numbness can last up to 12 weeks.