Avoid:

Aspirin, NSAIDS, Fish oil for 7-10 days prior to treatment to decrease the risk of bruising. Regular multi- vitamin and Tylenol® is permitted (If not contraindicated). If you are prone to bruising, avoiding alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior will help decrease your risk of bruising.

We will not perform Kybella treatments on patients with current or past history of dysphagia “trouble swallowing”, currently pregnant or breastfeeding, with presence of infection at or near the injection sites, or under the age of 18.

After treatment:

Swelling will occur. It is the body’s natural, healthy response to go through an inflammation process to remove the fat cells from the body. Swelling can last 1-4 weeks. Bruising is also likely and can last up to 2 weeks.

Place a cold compress or ice pack on the area for 20 minutes and remove the cold compress or ice pack for 20 minutes. Continue this pattern as needed for 24 hours.

Use DerMend to help decrease bruising, swelling, and discomfort.

Take (over the counter) acetaminophen if needed to decrease post treatment discomfort.

Drink plenty of water and fluids after treatment.

Avoid vigorous exercise for 2-3 days following treatment.

Avoid steriods (prednisone), NSAIDS (Motrin, Aleve, etc), alcohol, caffeine, niacin supplement, high- sodium foods, high sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, and spicy foods 24-48 hours after your treatment.

Please report to your practitioner immediately if you develop an asymmetric smile or facial muscle weakness, skin ulceration in the treatment area, difficulty swallowing, or if any existing symptom worsens. These are very rare. Please communicate with us.

**Special events – Please be sure to schedule Kybella at least 2 weeks prior to a special event to give enough time for swelling to resolve.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 941.264.1161 and one of our nurses will be glad to assist you.