Does insurance cover Kybella?

Kybella is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by medical insurance.

Can you use insurance for Kybella?

Kybella, and other cosmetic treatments, are not covered by medical insurance. Ask us about credit and financing options to help you pay for your aesthetic treatments.

How much is Kybella typically?

The average cost of Kybella injections for fat reduction is around $1,200 per treatment, according to website Top Liposuction Cost. This average cost can differ from state to state, as there are a number of factors that can influence the total price of your procedure.

How much does a bottle of Kybella cost?

Kybella is priced by the amount of solution used (i.e., per vial), and costs vary quite widely—according to reports from plastic surgeons on RealSelf, prices average about $600-$750 per vial, with the typical patient requiring at least two vials per treatment (or about $1,200 to $1,500 for each session).

How much is a vial of Kybella at cost?

In the U.S., Kybella® vials typically cost $600 to $750 each. The number of vials needed at each injection site will vary by individual.

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Is 2 vials of Kybella enough?

Most patients will need 2-3 vials of Kybella^® per treatment. Each vial is priced at $600. The average woman will need 2 vials per treatment, with most men needing 3 vials per treatment of Kybella^®. Again, this will be determined at your consultation.

Is Kybella worth the money?

Is Kybella Worth It? Of all cosmetic procedures on RealSelf, Kybella has one of the lowest “worth it” ratings with only 64% of patients who've had to procedure saying it was valuable.

Is Kybella or CoolSculpting better?

Skin Laxity: CoolSculpting has been proven to be effective in improving skin laxity. Kybella is not, and may make skin laxity worse. The Side Effects: The Most Significant Difference This is really what separates the two treatments.

Is Kybella a permanent fix?

Results. Since the injections cause the fat cells to die, they are no longer able to store fat. Thus, the results you get from Kybella permanent treatment. However, the important exception to this statement is that you maintain a healthy weight.

Does Kybella burn belly fat?

Kybella was originally approved by the FDA to treat excess fat in the chin and neck areas and also reduce jowls but it has also been used off-label* to treat abdominal fat.

Who should not get Kybella?

It is not known if KYBELLA^® is safe and effective for the treatment of fat outside of the submental area or in children under 18 years of age. Who should not receive KYBELLA^®? Do not receive KYBELLA^® if you have an infection in the treatment area.

Does Kybella last forever?

Kybella will last forever!

Maximum results can be seen after six months and are long-lasting. Kybella completely destroys fat cells and they disappear permanently. So, once these fat cells are eliminated you will be able to enjoy your newly sculpted chin for many years.

How long does Kybella last?

One of the most significant advantages of Kybella injections is that the fat removal results of the treatment will last a lifetime. Individual physiologies vary, but most adults stop being able to grow new fat cells when they reach the age of 25.

Can Kybella go wrong?

KYBELLA^® can cause serious side effects, including injection site problems such as bruising, hair loss, open sores (ulcers), and damage and tissue cell-death (necrosis) around the injection site or trouble swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can temporarily cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness.

How much fat does Kybella remove?

On average, a single treatment session removes 25% of the fat cells in the submental region. However, you may find that you lose 20 or 30% of your localized fat cells depending on how much subcutaneous fat you have in the area.

How many sessions of Kybella do you need?

For most patients, 6 treatments produce ideal results that can last permanently. After your final injections, it may take up to a month for your results to appear completely. You should notice that your double chin is significantly reduced or eliminated.

Why do I still have a double chin after Kybella?

Those fat cells are never coming back. This treatment, however, does not destroy 100% of the fat cells in the treated area, so should weight gain occur after the treatment, the remaining cells may still expand, resulting in the returned appearance of a double chin.

Can fat come back after Kybella?

"The Kybella kills the fat cells so the fat won't come back in the treated area, but it still can come back, and it may come back in a new area," Mitchell says. "If you normally gain weight in the chin, it could come back in the neck post-Kybella, which may look unnatural. This can also happen with liposuction."

Is Kybella good for double chin?

Kybella is a popular alternative to surgical methods of getting rid of double chins, such as fat excision and liposuction. While these traditional methods require anesthesia and can cause bruising, infection, and scarring, by contrast, Kybella has fewer side effects and is less time-consuming.

Who is a good candidate for Kybella?

Adults over the age of 21 who are medically healthy and who are not allergic to the active ingredients in the formula of this treatment are generally ideal candidates.

Is there an alternative to Kybella?

CoolSculpting Mini

As the cells freeze, they die and are broken down and metabolized, similar to Kybella. Because fat cells freezes at a higher temperature than skin or muscle cells, there's no risk of any serious side effects.

How long does Kybella bullfrog last?

The “Bullfrog Effect” won't last.

This lasted for over a week and is completely normal. Ice and ibuprofen helped significantly; most of my swelling has subsided at week 3. Numbing is also a side effect that should be expected: my treatment area was numb immediately after treatment and is still a bit numb at 3 weeks.

Will Kybella leave loose skin?

Kybella or the chemical in Kybella, deoxycholic acid, will work to dissolve fat on everyone but not everyone is a candidate for Kybella treatment. Does Kybella Leave Loose Skin? No. Kybella will not leave loose skin.

Do celebrities get Kybella?

You rarely see a celebrity with a double chin. Enter Kybella, a non-surgical, FDA-approved injection that gets rid of fullness in the neck. Khloe Kardashian is an ambassador and fan of Kybella's “Live Chin Up,” campaign which was designed to encourage women to overcome other's opinions to achieve their goals.

How soon do you see results from Kybella?

Patients receive a series of treatments over time, with each set of injections eliminating more and more of the fat cells that cause submental fullness. You can expect to see results from KYBELLA within 4-6 weeks of your first treatment with continued fat reduction after every appointment that follows.