Kybella in Raleigh, NC

Kybella/Fat Dissolving Injections in Raleigh, NC, works by taking a synthetic form of a naturally occurring molecule in the body, deoxycholic acid, that breaks down the absorption of dietary fat. When it is injected into the skin, it begins to destroy the fat cells so they can no longer store or accumulate fat.

Kybella is the right choice for many people who are looking to improve their appearance. If you fit into any of the following categories, you may want to look into it.

• You are unhappy or self-conscious about the fat that is under your chin.
• You feel like the fat under your chin makes you look older and heavier than you are.
• You are not interested in having surgery.
• The fullness under your chin does not go away despite eating well and exercising.

It is important to remember this injectable does not offer any skin tightening benefits.

Kybella treatments are performed on an outpatient basis in the comfort of our Raleigh office. Treatment sessions are relatively short, and injections are administered directly into areas of concern. There is little to no discomfort associated with this experience, but you may feel a slight pinching. As there is no medical downtime associated with this treatment, you are able to resume daily activities! Side effects of moderate swelling will be present for an average of 5 days.

• Avoid all blood-thinning medications, EXCEPT those prescribed by your physician, for 1 week prior to your appointment. This will reduce the chances of excessive bruising with your injections.

Some examples include:

 Advil, Aleve, Aspirin, Excedrin or Ibuprofen, Fish oils, Garlic, Ginger, Ginko, Turmeric, Vitamin E

• We also recommend refraining from the use of alcohol for 24 prior to the treatment.

• Avoid high sodium foods 24-48 hours prior to treatment

• Come in with no makeup on treatment site

• Taking arnica tablets beginning 3 days prior to your injections may help minimize bruising. Eat pineapple for a few days! Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which may decrease swelling & inflammation.

• Avoid dental work two weeks leading up to treatment- we will not prvide Kybella treatment if patient has had dental work within 2 weeks of treatment

• Do not take any medication day-of to reduce swelling, as it’s an important part of the fat removal and healing process

• Do not use irritating products such as tretinoin, retinol, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and other harsh AHA/BHA ingredients, hydroquinone, bealching agents, or toher surface irritants on treamtnet area 24-48 hours before Kybella treatment

• Avoid exercise for 3-5 days post Kybella.

• Avoid high sodium foods 48 hours post treatment

• Do not rub/massage area of treatment at any point in the healing process

• Do not wrap treated area/compress/prohibit swelling in any way post treatment, as this is important to the healing process

• Avoid extreme heat for 2-3 days post treatment (hot tub, sauna, etc)

• IF uncomfortable, place a cold compress on the area for 20 minutes, then remove for 20 minutes. Continue this as needed for the first 24 hours, then only ice for 15 minutes every hour

• Sleep on your back with head elevated for 3-5 days post treatment

• Avoid alcohol for 2-3 days post treatment

• Avoid irritants such as tretinoin, retinol, Glycolic acid, salicylic acid and other harsh AHA/BHA acids, Hydroquinone, bleaching agents for 5 days post treatmen