Fat Dissolving Injections
What is Fat Dissolving Injections?
No matter how much you exercise or how healthily you eat, there are always some areas of fat that refuse to go away. Fat-dissolving injections, using Aqualyx, is currently the best and safest way to treat these localised stubborn fats without undergoing liposuction. Through the injection of a substance that can break down the fat cells, these stubborn fats can be removed.
What does Fat-dissolving injection involve?
Before the Fat dissolving injections, you will see our consultant for a detailed consultation. We will access the treatment area that you want to improve to see if you are suitable for the treatment. If you are a good candidate for the treatment, our practitioner will decide the treatment plan for you to achieve your desired results. Before the Fat-dissolving injection, the practitioner may apply some numbing cream in the treated area to reduce the discomfort during the treatment. Aqualyx solution will be injected into the targeted areas precisely.
How does the Fat-dissolving injection work?
The main ingredient of Aqualyx is phosphatidylcholine (PC) extracted from soy alongside deoxycholic acid, which is very safe. Deoxycholic acid helps to destroy fatty cells. The destroyed fat cells will be metabolised by the body.
The number of our fat cells is very steady after becoming adults. When we gain weight, the size of the fat cells increases but the number of the fat cells remains the same. The Fat-dissolving injection can permanently remove the fat cells and the fat cells will not return.
Arms
Thighs
Abdomen
Inner Thighs
Knees
What can Fat-dissolving injection treat?
If you have localised fat that is difficult to get rid of, no matter how you diet or exercise and are neither prepared to undergo liposuction, it can help you achieve your desired effects.
Face: double chins, undefined jawline caused by fat
Body: back, waist, tummy, upper arm, legs, etc, are all areas relatively susceptible to the build-up of fats. It can also improve cellulite.
The Advantage of Fat-dissolving injection
Safe and quick: Fat-dissolving injection is more comfortable and does not require a general anaesthetic. The treatment takes just 30 minutes which perfectly fits busy schedules.
Permanent results: in comparison with liposuction which may leave the skin bumpy and uneven, the results of Fat-dissolving injections are more even and smooth.
Micro-invasive injection with quick recovery: unlike liposuction, Fat-dissolving injection is a precise and accurate injection targeting only the treatment area, and will not damage skin or muscle tissue. There is only a temporary redness and swelling during its short recovery, and there is no need to wear a compressed body suit after the treatment.
The Brand
Aqualyx
Aqualyx was created by a famous surgeon Dr Motolese. From its launch on the market in 2009, it has already been widely used in 49 countries with over 2,000,000 cases of clinical use. It is among the rare products to be certified by the EU’s CE for non-surgical fat-dissolving treatments.
Aqualyx can remove unwanted fats such as double chins, arm fat, waist fat, thigh fat, knee fat, etc. It liquidises and eventually break down the fat cells. As fat cells are destroyed permanently, the likelihood of a rebound is low with a healthy lifestyle, proper diet and exercise.
BELKYRA®
BELKYRA®, known as Kybella in the United States, presents an injectable solution meticulously designed to target submental fat, commonly recognised as the ‘double chin’. This pioneering treatment obtained its license for submental fat treatment in the UK in December 2020. Remarkably, BELKYRA® stands as the sole FDA-approved remedy with the ability to permanently address fat in the chin area.
In notable contrast to the elevated expenses and inherent risks associated with surgical alternatives such as liposuction or neck lifts, this pioneering fat-dissolving procedure offers a seamless, same-day process, ensuring an uncomplicated walk-in, walk-out experience. Notably esteemed across the United States under the name Kybella, BELKYRA® has maintained a strong following for numerous years. Following the endorsement by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Belkyra is now accessible for distribution within the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: As everybody is different, the results of Fat-dissolving injections vary from person to person. Our practitioners will first access you whether you are suitable for the treatment through a detailed consultation. They will design a treatment plan most suited to you based on your desired results and the status of the stubborn fats.
A: Usually, a slight swelling will appear after treatments. After 6-8 weeks, obvious results will be visible. If the first injection did not yield your desired results, a second injection can be undertaken after 6-8 weeks.
A: The destroyed fat cells will be removed by the body’s metabolism over time. Usually, it takes around 6-8 weeks to show the results gradually. A healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise, can also help to maintain the results.
A: Though Fat-dissolving injection is widely used to reduce stubborn fats, if you suffer from any of the following conditions you need to avoid this treatment:
Those allergic to soy products or other ingredients in Aqualyx.
Those with tumours.
Pregnant and lactating women.
Those with liver problems.
Those with fat-metabolised problems .
Those with high blood pressure, heart disease, high blood fat or other specific diseases.
Those with coagulation problems.
Those with inflamed or infected skin.
A: Side effects include the following:
After injection, mild tenderness might occur, but this is only temporary and will fade away.
Redness and swelling or even bruising may appear. These are the most reported reactions after the treatment and will disappear after 3-7 days.
Swelling may occur around the injected areas, alongside possible numbness or hardness. This is because the fat cells have been destroyed and will usually disappear with the body’s metabolism.
For 6 hours right after the treatment, you should avoid wetting the injected areas, you may resume normal cleaning and skincare after 6 hours.
- Avoid smoking or drinking for one week after the treatment.
- Avoid taking aspirin or other similar medicines after the treatment.
- After injection, there will be possible redness and swelling, tenderness, skin irritation or even bruising.
- Avoid saunas, spas or other places of extreme temperature for 1-2 weeks after the injection.
- For one week after the treatment please avoid strenuous exercise.
- For 2-4 weeks after the treatment please wear sunscreen and avoid heavy massaging of the injected areas.
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