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Fat Dissolving Aqualyx

Is a minimally invasive medical procedure for targeted fat reduction.

1 hSouth Molton Street

Service Description

What are Fat Dissolving Injections? Injection lipolysis, also known as intralipotherapy, is a minimally invasive medical procedure for targeted fat reduction. Commonly referred to as fat dissolving injections, intralipotherapy is a form of mesotherapy and one of the nonsurgical fat reduction options Fat Dissolving Injections are a safe, effective treatment that reduces fat cells in the treated area. It produces long lasting results, which means you can banish those annoyingly wobbly bits. These injections can be used to treat small, exercise resistant, pockets of fat around the chin, chest, thighs, knees, moobs, saddle bags, 'cankles' and abdomen - including defining a six pack. and ankles. It is very effective for body contouring, but is not a treatment for weight loss. Aqualyx® is based on a formulation containing deoxycholic acid. This is a secondary bile acid which the body naturally produces to liquefy the fat in the gut. Made up from a number of different plant based compounds that have been refined in a lab environment. Aqualyx dissolves the membranes of fat cells in the treated area. The fat cells become unstable and break open. The fatty acids contained within the cell are then eliminated by macrophages (part of the body’s immune system) and the liver. Are Fat Dissolving Injections suitable for me? If you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle and are close to your ideal body weight, but have isolated stubborn areas of fat then injectable dissolving might be suitable. If you have significant weight then fat dissolving is not suitable for you, but other body contouring treatments we offer maybe. If you have recently lost significant weight then the area concerning you may be loose skin which we can improve with skin tightening treatments. A consultation with our highly trained therapist will determine the correct treatment plan for you. Fat dissolving is not suitable if you: Have diabetes, Have liver or kidney disease, Have active skin problem in the area to be treated, Are taking blood thinning medicine e.g warfarin. Key Facts Treatment time: 60 minutes, Number of treatments: 3 – 5 body, 1 – 3 face, How often: 6 week intervals, Downtime: 7 – 10 days. Post treatment: swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness, sometimes numbness to the treated area for a few weeks and itchiness • Topical anaesthesia: cream applied for 30 minute


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