What is fat dissolving?
Is an injectable treatment designed to target stubborn fat pockets. It is made from an enzyme the body produces naturally.
How does it work?
The body has its own system in place for burning excess body weight. Acidic bile is naturally produced by the liver to aid in the process of breaking down fat. Fat dissolving uses a synthetic form of this acid that's derived from plant-based ingredients, so it's safe to use in the body. It's delivered to the fatty areas through a needle injection. The acid works to eliminate fat by breaking down the structure of the fat cells. Once broken down, fat cells are dissolved, or liquefied. Once it escapes the cell, the fatty liquid. can then be easily burned as the body metabolizes it.
How do I know if it's right for me?
One important thing to understand about Fat Dissolving is that it is not a weight loss treatment. It is advertised as "body contouring," meaning if you have a lot of weight to lose, Fat Dissolving Injections won't make that happen. The best candidates for Fat Dissolving are those who are already leading a healthy lifestyle and maintaining their weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet. This is because Fat Dissolving works as a spot reducing treatment for pockets of fat, and not as an all over fat treatment or weight loss solution. Once you are at your desired weight, you'll be able to discern whether or not there are many stubborn areas of fat that could be treated by Fat Dissolving. If you eat healthy and exercise and have stubborn areas of fat that won't go away, then yes, you're a great candidate for Fat Dissolving!
Does it hurt? Are there side effects?
Pain is minimal, anaesthetic can be used to help ease this, Fat Dissolving is a minimally invasive procedure that only takes about an hour or less per treatment. Like getting a shot, you may experience some swelling or tenderness in the treated area, but there's no need to take time off work or rearrange your schedule too much. Any tenderness or bruising is usually resolved within a few days, and many don't experience tenderness at all. You can be out and about your daily routine right after receiving an Aqualyx treatment.
Where can it be used?
Fat Dissolving Injections can be used in pads or pockets of fat anywhere on the body. Some of the most popular areas are extra fat around the abdomen, inner thigh, double chins, armpits, upper arms, hips, and buttocks.
Will I need more than one treatment?
The number of treatments you need depends on how much fat is in the area you want to target and how your body reacts to the injection. Some people see dramatic improvements with one or two treatments. You can get treated once or up to eight times, depending on the area you want to target. Smaller areas require less treatments (usually 1-3), but larger areas or more stubborn fat will probably require more--possibly up to 8.
How long do results last?
If you keep a healthy lifestyle, the fat treated is very unlikely to return. When fat cells have been treated by the Fat Dissolving Injection, they are permanently gone--as long as you don't gain weight. One way to ensure long-lasting results is to continue to exercise and maintain a healthy diet. Consider this another good incentive to maintain a healthy lifestyle!
How long is recovery?
As there aren't many side effects, healing should take less than a week. Sometimes you may need to wait a few weeks before you can see complete results, as swelling can take some time to go down especially if the treated area is larger. Smaller areas take less time to heal, and many people find that they don't experience pain or tenderness at all.
Is it safe?
Fat Dissolving has been approved and is a registered as a medical device. It's been used in millions of treatments across the world, and it has an excellent track record for being a safe and non-invasive method of eliminating fat.