Understanding The Benefits and Side Effects of Fat Dissolving Injections

It’s hard to keep up with all the trends and fads associated with trying to stay young and fit today. Thus, our medical team is here to help you navigate this new and ever-evolving world of aesthetics! Aqualyx Fat-dissolving injections are a somewhat new trend designed to help us shed stubborn extra fat. While the name can sound daunting, we want to assure you of its safety and explain the very real benefits of fat dissolving injections. However, we believe communication and transparency are key in this industry. Therefore, it’s important to note there are also real side effects. Thus, caution must be exercised before you go through with this treatment. So, without further ado, let’s get into the science of it!

How Do Fat dissolving injections Work?

Fat dissolving injections, or lipolysis, chemically reduce the number of fat cells around the injection site. Substances such as deoxycholic acid or phosphatidylcholine are used to achieve this. The mechanisms of action and science behind these injections involve biochemical processes that target and break down fat cells.

Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid naturally produced by the body to help digest dietary fat, while Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid that can emulsify fat. Both when injected into subcutaneous fat, they disrupt the cell membrane of adipocytes (fat cells), causing cell lysis (breakdown). The destroyed fat cells release their contents, which are then metabolised and eliminated by the body’s natural processes through the lymphatic and excretory systems, reducing localised fat deposits. Both agents trigger an inflammatory response that helps remove the cellular debris and restructure the tissue. Furthermore, this can also improve skin texture and elasticity, which is another benefit of the treatment.

However, it’s important to note that fat-dissolving injections are not a solution for weight loss or a substitute for a better lifestyle. Instead, they aid someone who is close to achieving their goals alongside a healthy diet and exercise.

The Benefits of Fat Dissolving Injections and Side Effects

Benefits

• It is a non-invasive treatment that destroys fat cells without the use of surgeries such as liposuction.  
• It can be targeted precisely for small areas such as the face (chubby cheeks), double chin, body (belly, love handles, bra fat, arms, thighs)
• After the therapy, natural-looking and long-lasting results are evident. A
  s fat cells are eliminated, the site will remain thinner and more appealing for an extensive amount of time with proper weight maintenance through diet and exercise.

Side effects

• Burning sensation during procedure lasting a couple of hours or days
• Edema or swelling, pain, bruising, warmth, numbness, erythema & nodules
• Nerve injury in the jaw (which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness)
• Trouble swallowing
• Skin tightening procedures such as HIFU, RF microneedling, and Biostimulator injections can be performed if loose skin occurs (this one is kind of a benefit as well!)

Q&A with Dr Kamryn

Q: Do fat dissolving injections hurt? 

A: During injection, you can feel a bit of pain and a slight burning session. However, to ease the pain, the solution is mixed with lidocaine, which is very effective at minimising pain.

Q: Can you drink alcohol after fat dissolving injections?

A: It is better to avoid it for at least 24-48 hrs, as alcohol can cause more inflammation and interfere with the natural body healing process.

Q: How long do fat dissolving injections last?

A: The results are permanent if a healthy lifestyle is maintained. This procedure removes particular fat cells, ensuring they will never grow back. Still, it does not stop new fat cells from accumulating fat in the exact location and erasing the effects of the injections.

Q: Are fat dissolving injections safe?

A: Aqualyx fat-dissolving injections are approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Since the release of fat-dissolving injections, minimal adverse effects have been documented worldwide. However, patients may swell, bruise, itch, hurt, have a risk of nodule or lump formation, be sensitive to pressure, or feel unusually hot where they had the injection. The swelling, which an ice pack can help reduce, should subside within 48 hours to 7 days. 

Final Words

In conclusion, fat-dissolving injections are a safe and effective treatment. If you struggle to reduce fat in some areas of your body, the Aqualyx procedure is the easiest method to help you burn stubborn fat and recontour your face. At CSC, we mainly use Aqualyx lipolysis, an almost permanent fat loss with visible results. Depending on the area of the treatment and the thickness of the fat, the treatment sessions will vary from at least 3 to 8 sessions. As this is an aesthetic medical procedure, it would be performed by one of our aesthetic doctors or dermatologists. We recommend that people seeking this treatment avoid going to high-street beauty and spa clinics and ensure their safety by going to an aesthetic medical clinic.

Written and Reviewed by Dr Kamryn. August, 2024.

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