Kybella
Generic name:deoxycholic acid> [ dee-OX-i-KOE-lik-AS-id ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous uncategorized agents
What is Kybella?
Kybella is a manmade form of a substance your body makes that helps to absorb fats. Deoxycholic acid works by destroying fat cells where it is injected into the body.
Kybella injection is used to help decrease the appearance of fat that hangs below the chin, sometimes called a double-chin.
Kybella has not been tested for safe use on other areas of the body.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the Kybella label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Kybella if you are allergic to deoxycholic acid, or if you have:
an infection in or around the area to be treated.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
surgery or other cosmetic treatments on your neck, chin, or face (or if you plan to have surgery on any of these areas);
trouble swallowing;
a thyroid disorder;
swollen lymph glands in your neck; or
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia.
It is not known whether Kybella will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Kybella is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How is Kybella given?
Kybella is injected under the skin directly into the area beneath your chin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may be treated with a topical numbing medicine or an ice pack to ease pain and make you comfortable during the injections.
Kybella injection must be given in a series of up to 6 treatment sessions in order to be effective. You may receive up to 50 injections at each session.
Each treatment session should be spaced at least 1 month apart. Many people have had visible results after 2 to 4 sessions.
Your doctor will determine the right number of injections and how many sessions you need, depending on the results you want.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Submental Fat Reduction:
Area-adjusted dose of 2 mg/cm2 injected subcutaneously into fat tissue in the submental area.
Comments:
-A single treatment consists of up to a maximum of 50 injections, 0.2 mL each (up to a total of 10 mL), spaced 1-cm apart.
-Up to 6 single treatments may be administered at intervals no less than 1 month apart.
-The number of injections and the number of treatments should be tailored to the individual patient's submental fat distribution and treatment goals.
Use: Improvement in the appearance
