What are fat-dissolving injections?
Dr. Fiona Aesthetics, Liverpool's leading aesthetics clinic, is proud to offer fat-dissolving injections, a non-invasive solution for eliminating stubborn fat deposits. Led by Dr. Fiona MacRae, an experienced NHS doctor and advanced aesthetic practitioner, our clinic provides personalised treatments for a naturally sculpted look.
What are fat-dissolving injections?
Fat-dissolving injections, also known as lipolysis injections or deoxycholic acid injections, offer a safe and effective way to reduce localised pockets of fat. These injections target specific areas on the body or face, such as:
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Double chin
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Abdomen
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Flanks (love handles)
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Thighs
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Arms
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Knees
Fat Dissolve
"Intralipotherapy"
Intralipotherapy is targeted fat reduction by the injection of bile salts into a fatty area.
Chemical lipolysis dissolves the fat and destroys the fat cell for good.
Appropriate for areas of stubborn fat that cannot be shifted by diet or exercise.
The technique may be applied to face or body fat with a cost of £120 per target body area treatment and £160 per target face area treatment.
Courses range from 2 to 4 treatments, depending upon region.
How Do Fat-Dissolving Injections Work?
Dr. Fiona will strategically inject a solution containing deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring bile salt, into the targeted area. This acid disrupts the membranes of fat cells, causing them to release their stored fat. The body then naturally eliminates these broken-down fat cells through the lymphatic system.
The Benefits of Fat-Dissolving Injections
Fat-dissolving injections offer several advantages over traditional liposuction:
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Non-invasive: No surgery or incisions are required, minimising downtime and discomfort.
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Targeted Results: The injections can selectively reduce fat in specific areas, sculpting your body for a more defined appearance.
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Safe & Effective: When performed by a qualified practitioner like Dr. Fiona, fat-dissolving injections have a proven safety record and can deliver significant results.
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Minimal Downtime: You may experience mild swelling or bruising after treatment, but most patients can resume normal activities immediately.
Why choose Dr. Fiona Aesthetics
At Dr. Fiona Aesthetics, we are committed to providing the highest-quality aesthetic treatments in a safe and professional environment. Here's why you should choose us for your fat-dissolving injections:
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Experienced Doctor: Dr. Fiona MacRae is a highly skilled and qualified practitioner with extensive experience in administering fat-dissolving injections.
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Bespoke Treatment Plans: Dr. Fiona will assess your individual needs and goals to create a personalised treatment plan to achieve your desired outcome.
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Natural-Looking Results: We are dedicated to achieving subtle, natural-looking enhancements that complement your unique features.
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Advanced Technology: We use the latest, FDA-approved products and techniques to ensure optimal results.
Sodium deoxycholate is an FDA approved medical detergent that breaks down fat cells and is the active ingredient of DESOFACE and DESOBODY.
Fat dissolving injections, also known as lipolytic injections, destroy fat cells, damaging the fat cell membrane and liquifying the fat in the treatment area.
The destroyed fat cells are then broken down and removed naturally through the body’s lymphatic system.
Target areas that can be treated with these fat dissolving injections include abdomen, flanks, saddlebags, inner thighs, inner knees, upper arms, back rolls and underarm bra fat, as well as the jowl and chin.
Deoxycholate solution is mixed with a local anaesthetic (lignocaine) to enhance comfort during the injections, and is then injected subcutaneously into the fat layer where it act directly on fat cells.
The effect is not immediate but becomes evident over a period of around 4 weeks. the targeted fat cells are permanently destroyed.
A course of injections may be necessary, the usual being 2-3 treatments, before full effect.
Lipolytic injections are not recommended as a weight loss strategy but rather to target stubborn areas that have not responded to diet and exercise.
Unless changes are made to diet and or exercise programmes new fat cells will develop in the same areas.
The medication is injected into the fat cells via a long needle and aside from a little discomfort the treatment should be pain free. If the injections are placed too deeply or too superficially it will be painful so it is important to communicate any sensations other than mild discomfort to your injector. Complications may otherwise arise.
The number of vials of product required for treatment will be discussed prior to your treatment as this will obviously depend upon the size of the target area.
Alternative therapies are available for lipolysis, namely cryolipolysis (fat freezing) and surgical liposuction. Laser and ultrasonic therapies may also help for skin tightening and lifting.
The treatment has recognised side effects including discomfort, redness, swelling and bruising which are very common. Infection may occur post treatment and may require treatment with antibiotics or surgery.
Skin or tissue necrosis occurs in 0.0076% of treatments and this may require surgical intervention. Allergic reactions occur in 0.02% of cases. Prolonged post procedure pain is experienced in some patients. Nodules may develop in up to 0.05% of cases and these are mostly treatable. Damage to deep structures is found in 0.01% of cases and discolouration in 0.02%. Post procedure advice is to wear supporting garments wear possible and to take simple pain killers as required. Intralipotherapy is not an exact science and results may be asymmetrical. Overall effect is dependent upon concomitant weight management through a healthy diert and exercise.
Considering fat-dissolving injections in Liverpool?
If you're looking for a safe and effective way to remove stubborn fat deposits and achieve a more sculpted body, fat-dissolving injections may be the perfect solution for you. Contact Dr. Fiona Aesthetics in Liverpool today to schedule a consultation and discuss your individual needs. Dr. Fiona will be happy to answer any questions you may have and determine if fat-dissolving injections are right for you.
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