How to Avoid Kybella Complications and Where You Can Fix Them Quickly

In 2015 the FDA announced the approval of Kybella, which is a set of deoxycholic acid injections used to treat moderate-to-severe chin fat.

Aside from its governmental approval, the agency has noted that Kybella has serious side effects such as skin and nerve damage.

That's because deoxycholic acid destroys the cell membrane when injected into the skin. Therefore, if the injection is performed correctly, it will dissolve fat cells, but if it's not, damage to skin cells is a possibility.

Common side effects of Kybella are the following:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Pain
• Numbness
• Redness
• Hardness

If Kybella results in a nerve injury in the jaw, you could end up with an uneven smile, trouble swallowing, or facial muscle weakness.

Kybella Complications To Avoid

Doctors establish that one of the most severe complications Kybella can induce is the nerve 'stunning' due to a deoxycholic acid reaction.

If the injections compromise the marginal mandibular nerve, it can result in physiological issues.

 

It's important to understand that the less fat you have in the chin area, the more prone to side effects you are, given the proximity of the injections o your nerves.

Yet, unsatisfactory or minimal results are possible if you have a surplus of fat in the submental area.

How To Avoid Kybella Complications

We would establish as prominent advice to you to not undergo a Kybella treatment in the first place. All in all, it's a cocktail of acid injections that can potentially go wrong.

At Elite Body Sculpture in Nashville and across the country, we offer a minimally invasive fat removal process known as Chin AirSculpt® that doesn't require a scalpel, needle, or general anesthesia to remove fat.

View it as having the benefits of more dramatic results than invasive liposuction but under a safe, precise, and side effectless procedure.

If you're worried about an extended downtime, then don't worry; AirSculpt® downtime is short as well, lasting an average of 24-48 hours; results show as soon as swelling begins to subside. 

What To Do If I've Had A Botched Kybella

If you're suffering from any Kybella swelling complications, it is then recommended that you undergo an AirSculpt® Injection Revision.

This procedure lasts as little as 45 minutes, sculpting away any irregularity or asymmetry derived from a faulty Kybella treatment.

Better yet, all AirSculpt® procedures require only one treatment to provide permanent results, while Kybella requires several injection treatments spaced weeks apart.

That being said, at Elite Body Sculpture, we take pride in offering our patients optimal conditions for optimal results.

If you're interested in sculpting your chin to its desired state, then don't hesitate to work with us. Call or head to Elite Body Sculpture Nashville for your first consultation.