Pre-treatment guidelines | Kybella

• Schedule your appointment at least four weeks before a special event. This gives potential swelling and bruising time to subside.

• To minimize bruising or bleeding, we recommend discontinuing the use of aspirin, NSAIDs, gingko biloba, garlic, ginseng, St. John's Wort, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E or any other essential fatty acids at least three days to one week before and after treatment. Talk to your primary physician before discontinuing any medications.

• Starting arnica supplements at least two days before injections may help with bruising.

• You may not have an active rash or infection in the area being treated.

• You may not be pregnant or breastfeeding.

Post-treatment guidelines | Kybella

• Swelling is expected. Peak swelling will last for about a week and will gradually go down over the next 4-6 weeks.

• Redness or sensitivity might be present and can last for a few hours.

• Use Tylenol as needed for possible soreness.

• Don’t perform activities that involve straining, heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for 48 hours after treatment.

• Sleep face-up and slightly elevated to help with swelling.

• Don’t touch, press, rub, massage or manipulate the treatment area.

• For 24 hours after treatment, place ice packs on treated areas for 20 minutes at a time. Repeat as needed.

• To help decrease bruising, swelling and discomfort, you may continue taking oral arnica and apply OTC arnica gel to treatment areas.

• Drink plenty of water and fluids after treatment.

• Avoid gingko biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, any other essential fatty acids, aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other NSAIDs at least three days to one week after treatment. These may increase bleeding and bruising.

• Avoid cosmetic treatments like injectables, lasers, ultrasounds, peels, facials or microdermabrasion on the treatment area for at least two weeks after treatment.

• Numbness or decreased sensation in the treated area is normal and will return to baseline within 8-12 weeks.

• Notify your provider immediately if you develop an asymmetric smile, facial muscle weakness, skin ulceration in the treatment area, difficulty swallowing or if any existing symptoms worsen.



• Multiple rounds of Kybella are required for best results. Treatments should be spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Best results are noticeable approximately 12 weeks after the final treatment.