Fat dissolving injections help to reduce fat cells in the treated area to give long-lasting results of permanently removed fat.

A recent study showed that the body’s ability to remove subcutaneous fat decreases with age, which means we are fighting an uphill battle with each birthday we celebrate.

Aqualyx is one of the most popular brands used in this treatment hitting over 2 million vials sold across 40 countries. It is easy to use for removal of stubborn fatty areas by reducing the infraorbital fat using direct transcutaneous injections. The injectables can be used to treat exercise resistant, pockets of fat around the chin, chest, arms, abdomen, thighs, knees and ankles.

The main compound in Aqualyx is deoxycholic acid which has been used in different fields of human medicine. Deoxycholic acid is present in the human body and is used for the combining of fats for absorption in the intestine.

It decreases tension on the fat cells thus, the fat becomes water soluble helping natural elimination through the lymphatic system. (Drink plenty of water!)

The treatment takes 30-60 minutes depending on the size of the area being covered (face and body). A Mesotherapy method is used using 6mm injectables to reach the subcutaneous layer in the skin.

The most common side effects of treatment include swelling (7days), skin irritation, tenderness, numbness, redness and light bruising (4-6 days). Up to 8 sessions maybe required.

Results can be seen between 3-6 weeks and ongoing improvements up to 6 months.

Fat dissolvable injections is an effective treatment for fat loss without the downtime of liposuction or surgery. Although it is not an alternative to liposuction, this treatment can be used as a touch-up for post lipo clients.

Also, it is great for body contouring/sculpting for fat deposits on a candidate already close to their ideal weight.

FAT FACTS

There are two types of fat in our bodies:

● Subcutaneous fat which can be found in your lower abdomen, under chin and other local fat deposits.

● Visceral fat can be found internally around the lining of your organs.

The treatment targets subcutaneous fat deposits.