Why I Stopped Offering Kybella | Fat Dissolving Injections | EP 106

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Why would a doctor stop offering a treatment that is FDA approved, supported by studies, and still available at some med spas?

Host Dr. Kate Dee starts a new series on treatments she says no to, beginning with Kybella, the fat-dissolving injectable used for under-chin fat. She explains why she offered it early on, how deoxycholic acid is supposed to break down fat cells, and why her real-world experience changed her mind.

You’ll learn:

• Why FDA approval does not automatically mean a treatment is the right choice for every patient
• What patients should know about cost, swelling, bruising, downtime, and unpredictable results
• Why patient selection matters, especially when skin laxity is part of the problem
• How to tell whether a provider has truly thought through a treatment, or is simply offering what is being marketed to them

As the founder and medical director of GLOW Medi Spa, Dr. Dee has spent years watching aesthetic treatments rise in popularity, only to become less impressive once real patients, real costs, and real outcomes are involved. 

Her standard is simple: if she would not recommend it for herself, she will not casually recommend it to her patients. And you have to hear the patient story she shares because it became the moment that made her stop offering Kybella for good.

Press play to learn why “approved” does not always mean “worth it,” and what questions to ask before you spend money on any aesthetic treatment.

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Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.

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