Fat dissolving injection

Initially we will have a consultation to discuss your areas of concern, and discuss if this treatment is appropriate for you, and taking some photographs as a record of your starting point.

We will then mark the area of the fat deposit and ask you to look in a mirror and confirm that this is the area that bothers you. You will then be positioned on the bed in a way that gives best access to the area to be treated.

The treatment itself takes anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the area we are treating. Depending on the size of the area and how much fat there is, will determine how many needle insertion points there will be, this is different per client and will be discussed on the day, once the areas have been examined. 

The treatment is repeated every 3-6 weeks. During this period, the fat is breaking down and exiting through the kidneys, this is why it is important that we allow a minimum of 3-4 weeks before undergoing your next treatment session, as doing it any sooner will cause the kidneys to work harder to get rid of the fat, which will result in your body taking even longer to reach the desired results. By waiting the appropriate time will ensure the fat has exited your body before starting on your next session. (Some areas may still feel tender or swollen even after 4 weeks, this is perfectly normal, and just means it’s definitely working!)

After each treatment patients can expect some swelling, redness and skin irritation and tenderness in the area treated, which will subside after four to six days.

• Upper Abdomen 
• Lower Abdomen
• Love Handles 
• Bra strap Fat
• Under arms (bingo wings)
• Axillary Fat
• Inner Thigh
• Outer Thigh
• Under Chin

We mix the Aqualyx solution with a small amount of a local anaesthetic drug called lidocaine to make it more comfortable. The needle we use is very fine. Most people describe the procedure itself as a little uncomfortable but not painful. You could take some Paracetamol tablets an hour before treatment if you are concerned.

Have some Paracetamol available should you feel you need it. Buy some supportive garments for the treated area. This is because you will find the extra support will make you feel more comfortable afterwards. Avoid tight clothing – you will be swollen and wearing your tightest jeans may be uncomfortable.

Once the local anaesthetic starts to wear off you may feel quite tender. Make sure you have some Paracetamol you can take, but avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen and Aspirin).

The treated area will look swollen initially, but you should expect this swelling to double in size within the first 24-48 hours. The swelling will go down over the course of the next week, although in rare cases may persist longer. Remember – SWELLING IS GOOD! The more you swell the more you are responding to treatment.

The treated area will look red and feel warm afterwards, and this may persist for 2 days.

You may develop some bruising in the treated area, may feel itchy, and may have some minor aches and pains.

The skin overlying the treated area will feel numb, even after the local anaesthetic wears off. This can persist for up to a month.

Rarely you can develop systemic symptoms such as nausea, diarrhoea, intracycle menstrual bleeding (in women) and hyperpigmentation.

Side effects include swelling and some bruising as well as pain and discomfort. The pain and discomfort usually last up to a week or so and then generally it settles down.

For the first three to four days, there will be some discomfort and so it is usually just better to rest and take it easy for the first few days or weeks. But after that, there is minimal down time.

• Aqualyx should not be administered to pregnant women, or to breast-feeding mothers.
• Diabetic patients should avoid treatment with Aqualyx, as the potential complications of diabetes can complicate treatment.
• Clients with autoimmune conditions such as scleroderma should avoid treatment.
• Clients with severe liver disease should not be treated with Aqualyx, as the extra fat it has to process could overwork the liver.
• Any client with a history of an allergic reaction to an ingredient of Aqualyx should avoid treatment.
• Clients with acute or chronic skin diseases in the affected area, or with infection in the skin overlying the treatment area are not suitable for treatment.
• Clients on blood thinning medication, in particularly warfarin, will almost certainly not be suitable for treatment due to the risk of severe bruising.
• Clients with severe kidney disease are not suitable for treatment.

This will depend on the protocol we follow after discussion with you at our consultation. We will then review it 4-6 weeks after your third session and see how well your body has reacted to it, in which we will then determine what appropriate steps to take next. Traditionally between 2 to 8 treatments are suggested, depending on the area being treated. These treatment sessions would be spaced around 3– 6 weeks apart (patients can wait longer than 6 weeks if they choose to, as long as they are not putting on weight in between these sessions) I will start off with a high dosage to ensure the best results, in a shorter space of time, so fewer sessions are needed. 

Areas such as the stomach and inner thigh, will require more sessions and a higher dosage than any other body part. 

Although this treatment is very effective, this is not an alternative for liposuction, this treatment is to get rid of stubborn areas of fat in the body, which will result in a smoother and more contoured appearance. 

Please feel free to do your own research and have a look at pictures on the web of before and after so that you have an idea of much fat can be removed. 

• We recommend wearing pressure garments of some description to improve your comfort. This could be a pair of Spanx, or we may suggest using an old pair of tights tied around your chin overnight to help reduce swelling.
• Drink plenty of water after your Aqualyx treatment.
• Follow a low-fat diet for the period between your Aqualyx treatment and your follow-up appointment. This is because you do not want to cause additional stress to your liver by having to cope with processing two sources of fat.
• We would suggest avoiding exercise on the day of treatment. After this you can resume gentle exercise as and when you feel ready. You may not feel ready for strenuous exercise for the first week, as you may feel a little tender.
• Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medication as this will dampen your body’s response to the Aqualyx and potentially mean you do not respond to treatment as well as you would otherwise have done.
• Avoid exposure to extremes of temperature (including saunas, steam rooms and sunbathing) for a week after treatment.
• Keep pinching the treated area to continue stimulating it. This will improve the body’s response to the Aqualyx.

No, you will not see any difference on the scales after Aqualyx treatment. Subcutaneous fat accounts for a small proportion of our overall body fat, and dissolving this in one area will not produce a change in your weight, but will be visibly noticeable.

You will start to notice an improvement anywhere between 3 and 6 weeks, and could notice ongoing improvements up to 6 months.

YES, DEFINITELY, 100%

The fat cells that have been destroyed by Aqualyx are permanently eliminated from the body. If you gain weight in the future, then naturally you may put back on the weight in the area you have previously treated or may put it on in a different distribution to where you would have done prior to Aqualyx treatment.