It depends on the number of treatments. I'm prepared for the cost, which I understand can be up to $5k for multiple treatments. I've got a ton of work travel coming up, but I'm going to book an appointment in Feb with a local dermatologist who seems to have a lot of experience with it.

I think Jen's husband had Kybella treatments.

The linked material says it destroys fat cells in the chin area ... wouldn't you then end up with loose dangly skin?

I would want to see photos/results for "normal" patients by your local dermatologist and not the "perfect" ones used for advertising by the manufacturer of the product.

the "perfect" ones used for advertising

For sure the animated banner at the top of the page is demonstrating the effects of Photoshop rather than of the procedure, which would make me a bit leery.

For sure. I had my nose done in my twenties and vein treatments many times over the years. I know the "sell" vs the "real". That's one of the reasons I'm asking here.

Skin is one of the things I'm interested in. Mine is not bad so I might assume its like loosing weight. There is a point at which your skin tightens back after time and a percentage of fat that can exceed the skin's ability to do so.

Many unanswered questions at this point.

My DH had two rounds of it last year with successful results. Each session required two syringes ($600 per syringe), so it was a bit pricey for us but he did see noticeable reduction of his double chin, which had bothered him for many years as he's otherwise very fit. His endocrinologist (whom he only sees every few months) even commented that he'd "lost weight", based only on the appearance of his neck area when it finally healed. The worst part was that he swelled up like a bullfrog immediately afterwards -- he said he felt like he was carrying around a softball under his chin -- and that swelling didn't subside until about 7-10 days, so he didn't want to venture out looking as he did. He had been warned about swelling, but it was worse than he expected. He could stand to be treated further - the two sessions did make a noticeable difference but didn't completely eradicate the fullness beneath his chin. I think he's satisfied with the difference obtained though. He hasn't talked about wanting to go back for more.

Thanks for your response Jen. I remember now the injectables conversation from a while back. I successfully reduced bruising and swelling from my nose by drinking large amounts of water and upping my antioxidants for the two months before surgery. I'm a bruiser, so I worry, but I had one tiny light bruise under each eye for less than a week. Hopefully I can do the same here.

DH isn't a fan of "improvement" procedures, but I told him it was a fact of my life! My clothes may not zip, but I will feel better if I can take control of my chin while my endo can get the rest of me fixed.

Thanks again. I'll keep you posted!

My brother just had his first round and did not swell too badly. He is only a few days post but from the photos it looks pretty good. He iced aggressively. He is experiencing some numbness in the area which is apparently to be expected. I am anxiously awaiting the final results as I share the family chin situation.

Will be watching this thread also - thanks for posting.

Thanks for posting your experiences, everyone. I've been watching these commercials with great interest.

It scares me, so these testimonials help to mitigate the fears.

What is the advantage of this over liposuction?

Advantages are around the procedure and after care. No sling and a quick office procedure, for example. I don't have time to be totally out of pocket.