Kybellain Westport, CT

How much does Kybella cost?

At Total Aesthetics Med Spa in Westport Kybella cost is determined by the amount of product administered. This is in line with the way most Med Spas in the U.S. perform their pricing. In clinical trials the average dose of Kybella was typically 2-3 vials per treatment session. Generic Kybella-like products are available at a lower cost, however, we strongly recommend that you discuss with your physician exactly what product is being administered prior to treatment. Be a proactive health care consumer - ask to see the vial and ask about the qualifications of the injector.

What are the Kybella side effects?

Prior to administering Kybella Westport plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph O’Connell, will review with you the possible alternative methods of treatment as well as the risks and potential side effects.
Some risks and potential side effects of Kybella treatment include:

• Hematoma and bruising in the injection site
• Pain, numbness and redness in the injection site
• Swelling and firmness in the injection site
• Nerve weakness resulting in an asymmetric smile or facial muscle weakness.
• Difficulty or discomfort with swallowing

Because of the approximately 4% risk of temporary nerve weakness we strongly recommend that Kybella be administered by a physician with formal training in head and neck surgery – Dr. O’Connell is a board certified plastic surgeon and published expert in facial surgery.

What are some other treatment options for submental fullness?

In aesthetic surgery, there is usually more than one way to achieve one’s goal and treatment of submental fullness ("double chin") is no exception. In many cases, subtle nuances in one’s anatomy, medical and surgical histories as well as risk and recovery tolerance can powerfully influence decision making. These are reasons why it’s best to review any proposed aesthetic treatment such as Kybella with a board certified plastic surgeon prior to choosing any particular method.

Some alternatives for submental and cervical contouring offered at Total Aesthetics include:

• CoolSculpting using the CoolMini tool
• Liposuction in the submental area this can be performed under only local anesthesia with a brief recovery period.
• A Neck Lift (and/or a Facelift)
• FaceTite – radiofrequency assisted fat contouring with added skin tightening
• Morpheus 8 – Radiofrequency fat contouring and skin tightening applied externally with microneedling technology

Who injects Kybella at Total Aesthetics?

Because we believe that the education, training, skill and experience of the injector profoundly effects the results of aesthetic procedures, all injections (Kybella included) are performed personally by Dr. Joseph O’Connell – a nationally recognized board certified plastic surgeon with over 35 years of surgical experience.