Is KYBELLA safe for chin?

KYBELLA® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults that destroys fat cells under the chin to improve your profile—whether you have a moderate amount of chin fullness or a bit more.

Is KYBELLA harmful?

The most commonly reported adverse reactions are listed below (Table 1). Other adverse reactions associated with the use of KYBELLA® include: injection site hemorrhage, injection site discoloration, pre-syncope/syncope, lymphadenopathy, injection site urticaria, and neck pain.

What can go wrong with KYBELLA?

The most common side effects of Kybella include swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of firmness, according to the FDA, but nerve injury in the jaw, resulting in an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness and trouble swallowing, is another potential side effect.

Who should not use KYBELLA?

Deoxycholic acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

What is deoxycholic acid used for?

Deoxycholic acid injection is used to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe submental fat (‘double chin’; fatty tissue located under the chin). Deoxycholic acid injection is in a class of medications called cytolytic medications. It works by breaking down cells in fatty tissue.

Is Kybella FDA approved?

The FDA approved KYBELLA based on evidence from two clinical trials that enrolled a total of 1,022 adults with the appearance of moderate or severe amounts of fat located beneath the chin or lower jaw known as submental fat.

Can you get an infection from Kybella?

Common and uncommon side effects. You should also talk to your doctor about all the possible risks associated with Kybella, including infection. While not considered a common side effect, an infection is a serious one that requires prompt treatment.

Can Kybella cause blindness?

These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring of the skin. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.

Is deoxycholic acid the same as Kybella?

In the United States, deoxycholic acid, under the brand 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. Kybella is produced by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals.

How long does deoxycholic acid stay in your system?

Post-treatment deoxycholic acid plasma levels returned to the endogenous range within 24 hours.

Can Kybella cause permanent nerve damage?

However, to others, a Kybella® treatment from an unskilled provider may result in permanent — and irreversible — nerve and/or muscle damage. Side effects of improperly administered Kybella® may include permanent facial muscle weakness, nerve injury to the jaw, or a lopsided smile.

Is deoxycholic acid carcinogenic?

DOC is a natural endogenous agent increased in the colonic contents of humans in response to a high fat diet. Our results show that DOC can act as a carcinogen.

What is deoxycholic acid in Kybella?

Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid, naturally produced by your body to help absorb fat. Kybella injections use a synthetic form of this as an injection.

What is Kybella used to treat?

Deoxycholic acid (Kybella) is an injectable medication used for reducing fat in the submental region of the face (below the chin). Deoxycholic acid destroys the cell membrane of fat cells causing fat cells to die. Reducing the number of fat cells reduces fat under the chin.

How effective is deoxycholic acid for Chin fat reduction?

Reducing the number of fat cells reduces fat under the chin. It should not be injected in other tissues because it also destroys other cells. In clinical studies 43\% of people who received deoxycholic acid achieved a 10\% reduction in submental fat volume after six or fewer treatment.

Is Kybella right for my double chin?

Kybella is currently the only FDA-approved injectable to treat the appearance of a double chin. It is important to plan the Kybella treatment with your healthcare provider and make sure you are the right candidate for the procedure. Discuss your medical history, as well as any cosmetic procedures you had done on your face, neck, or chin.