Kybella's deoxycholic injections are marketed as non-invasive and much less risky than most fat removal surgeries. Nevertheless, Kybella injections have side effects that you should know about, and swelling is one of them.

Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps break down fat cells in the chin. While that's a helpful feat, it can cause an inflammatory reaction during the breakdown process. 

Yet, it's manageable and usually decreases after a few weeks. You should know what could happen, so let's see what you could expect.

Swelling and Treatment

Swelling and injection site bruising are the most common side effects of Kybella. They're temporary and tend to subside after a few weeks. Swelling peaks after a couple of days and begins to subdue after a month.

The household methods you can use to minimize Kybella swelling are the following:

• Applying ice or cold packs post-treatment.
• Using warm compresses a few days post-treatment.
• Wearing a compression strap around the chin to minimize swelling.
• Taking antihistamines before the appointment.
• Use over the counter pain medications to deal with swelling and pain.
• Firmly massaging the treated area.

If you do have post-Kybella treatment swelling, hold off on any injections until you're symptom-free.

The swelling tends to go away after one-month between treatments. If you have swelling before the next treatment, inform your doctor.

Side Effects From Botched Injection Lipolysis

Always discuss with your doctor the side effects and risks associated with botched injection lipolysis. While some side effects are common and expected, more severe infections are severe and require thorough treatments.

Swelling also constitutes a sign of infection accompanied by other symptoms like open sores and oozing. Therefore, monitor your condition post-treatment to see if your symptoms vary in any way.

Common side effects from Kybella are:

• Swelling
• Redness
• Numbness
• Bleeding
• Itching
• Pain
• Hard skin forming around the injection area
• Headache
• Nausea

Complications such as the following require that you contact your doctor immediately:

• Uneven smile.
• Trouble eating/swallowing.
• Muscle weakness in the face.
• Skin tissue damage.
• Hair loss near the chin site.
• Ulcers.
• Sores.
• Infection.

How To Fix Any Injection Lipolysis In Dallas

If you've fallen victim to a botched lipolysis injection in Dallas, then you're more than likely looking for a revision procedure to fix those unwanted consequences. Elite Body Sculpture's Injection Correction is designed to permanently restore natural chin fat following an improperly performed injection lipolysis. 

It's a process that takes 20 minutes and offers your optimal results in only one procedure. Our AirSculpt® technology provides an unmatched fat removal process to precisely sculpt the chin to remove any unwanted irregularities. Without the use of any scalpels, needles, general anesthesia, or scarring, we're the safest alternative on the market.

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