Kybella Pre & Post-Care Instructions – Saltbox Aesthetics, Dallas, TX

At Saltbox Aesthetics, we offer Kybella to help reduce submental fullness (commonly known as a double chin) for a more defined, contoured jawline. To ensure the best results and smoothest recovery, please review the following pre- and post-care instructions.

Pre-Care Instructions

• Avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, and vitamin E for 24–48 hours prior to treatment, as these can increase the risk of bruising.
• Arrive with clean, moisturized skin. Wear SPF. Avoid wearing makeup (including mascara) to your appointment.
• Notify your provider if you have had recent cosmetic treatments or medical changes.

Post-Care Instructions

For the first 48 hours:

• Avoid exercise, saunas, hot tubs, or heat exposure.
• Apply ice if desired to help with swelling and discomfort—do not apply ice directly to the skin (use a barrier such as a clean cloth or paper towel).
• Keep the area clean and avoid massaging or manipulating the treated area.

What to Expect

Kybella works gradually, and swelling is a normal part of the healing process and plays a role in skin tightening/retraction. Most clients find swelling to be most noticeable after their first treatment. Here’s a general timeline:

• Weeks 1–2: Swelling is most pronounced; people who know you will notice.
• Weeks 2–4: Swelling continues to improve; typically, only you will notice changes.
• Weeks 4+: The area refines and results become more visible.

Expectations

• Multiple treatments are often needed to achieve optimal results (average is 2–6 sessions).
• Itching, swelling, tenderness, bruising, and numbness under the chin are common and expected.
• Firm areas that can be felt but not seen for up to 6 months.
• Tightness and a fluid or jelly-like consistency for the first two weeks.
• Final results are typically visible about 8–12 weeks after treatment.
• Once desired results are achieved, no further treatments are usually necessary, as fat cells are permanently destroyed.

Additional Notes

If you are ill on the day of your appointment, please reschedule.

For cancellations, Saltbox requires 24 hours’ notice to avoid forfeiting deposits or incurring a cancellation fee.

You can easily reschedule through your patient portal here.

Medical Charting & Treatment Tracking: We will take photos using our HIPAA-compliant software to track your facial movement and evaluate results and progress for each treatment. This process is also required by our medical supervisor when charting on patients.

Disclaimer: The pre- and post-care instructions listed here cover the most common and important guidelines for your upcoming treatment. They may not include all recommendations specific to your individual care. Please follow any additional instructions provided by your injector. * If you experience difficulty with breathing or other signs of allergic reaction, please seek emergency medical care (call 911).