Injectables
A fat dissolving injection is the best solution for dealing with excess stubborn fat. With just one procedure, you will get a treatment that eliminates fat in certain parts of your face & body to give you a defined contoured look.
30 minutes
4-12 weeks
Minimal
1-2 weeks
Fat-dissolving injections, also called lipolytic injections or intralipotherapy, are an easy, painless, and non-surgical way to get rid of stubborn fat in certain body areas. These injections consist of deoxycholic acids, a synthetic version of a naturally occurring acid in the body. Deoxycholic acids disrupt the structure of fat cells and turn them into a liquid, making them easier for the lymphatic system to remove.
If you struggle to reduce fat in some areas of your body, this procedure is the easiest method to help you burn stubborn fat and recontour your face.
Get rid of excess and stubborn fat in your body in minutes with fat-dissolving injections.
This treatment can be combined with the following procedures:
The combination of treatments can be discussed at your consultation following with the bespoke treatment plan.
Before we carry out the fat dissolving treatment, you will undergo consultations with our highly trained experts. They will determine the best treatment that suits you.
It is important to wear comfortable clothing on the day of the treatment to avoid discomfort, therefore, avoid taking any blood thinners or drinking alcohol for at least 48 hrs before.
Our Aqualyx fat dissolving injection is not suitable for overweight as well as over 60, under 18, and pregnant/breastfeeding women.
After the treatment, the area treated will get very swollen and will feel very sore.
It is also important to apply cold compress and start massaging the area gently from the day of treatment. The massage should be daily and should increase in strength as the swelling subsides.
It is important to drink a lot of water every day and to continue with an active and healthy lifestyle.
Deoxycholic Acid Solutions are used to create fat-dissolving injections. This acid is created by the liver and occurs naturally in humans.
You can target and eliminate cells by injecting this acid at a greater concentration in certain locations.
Deoxycholic acids disrupt the structure of fat cells and turn them into a liquid and making them easier for the lymphatic system to remove.
How do fat dissolving injections work? This procedure is suitable for eliminating stubborn fat. These injections include deoxycholic acids, which, accordingly, cause fat cells to lose their structural integrity and become liquid-like and making them simpler for the lymphatic system to eliminate.
Our injections are the best fat-dissolving treatment to remove stubborn fat pockets and reduce unwanted cellulite, double chin, and arm fat and achieve your weight goals.
It is a fantastic option for people who cannot eliminate fat deposits through diet and exercise.
Fat-dissolving injections do not treat skin laxity or improve muscle mass, therefore, a thorough consultation will be done and a treatment plan will be advised.
The lymphatic system removes the fat cells by digesting the broken-down fat cells and the chemical used in fat dissolving injections.
Aqualyx – a safe and effective treatment that reduces fat cells in the treated area.
Alidya: Cellulite Injections – the first injectable solution specifically formulated to reduce and eliminate cellulite.
The results are permanent if a healthy lifestyle is maintained.
After examining you and learning more about your requirements and lifestyle, a doctor will suggest the required sessions.
Usually, it take 2-4 treatments for the face and 4-8 treatments for the body.
Removing particular fat cells by this procedure ensures 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. You will have the injections every three to four weeks until you achieve your desired outcome. You must follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to get the desired results.
Fat dissolving injections are approved for usage by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Since its release, there have been minimal adverse effects documented worldwide. However, patients may swell, bruise, itch, hurt, be sensitive to pressure, or feel unusually hot where they had the injection.
The swelling, which an ice pack can help reduce, should go down between 48 hours – 7 days.
Numbness at the injection site is a common side effect, affecting almost half of patients. Fortunately, it goes away but can take up to 30 days.
Muscle-slimming injections help in reducing the size of targeted facial muscles, resulting in a more balanced and proportional appearance of the face.
FDA and CE approved, Ultraformer III treatment is the most advanced HIFU technology which acts as a non-surgical alternative for a facelift.
Fractional Microneedling RF improves skin texture, reduce wrinkles & fine lines, and stimulates collagen resulting in a youthful skin.
CryoPen is a quick, effective way to remove skin imperfection and skin lesions. It is the best skin tag removal treatment and advanced freezing innovation.
Do Fat Dissolving Injections Really Work?
While fat dissolving injection methods won’t make you thinner and more toned overnight, they may still be helpful. Results can be massive and durable if the treatment is combined with healthy lifestyle modifications.
Do Fat Dissolving Injections Work on the Stomach?
Some people’s undesirable pockets of belly fat simply won’t seem to go, even living a healthy diet and exercising regularly. In addition, belly fat is famously challenging to lose. The injections provide an efficient long-term remedy for these persistent fat pockets, often seen around the abdominal area.
Do Fat Dissolving Injections Hurt?
Our doctor administers a local anesthetic, therefore the injections are painless with mild discomfort afterward.
Are Fat Dissolving Injections Permanent?
For some people, once a fat cell is eliminated, it is never again in their body. The fat cell is irreversible. For others, it keeps them in shape. Also, it helps them have a leaner, more sculpted body shape with benefits that endure for two to four years.
One crucial point to remember is that if you gain weight or neglect to follow a healthy diet and exercise routine, any more fat cells in the region have not been specified.
Can you Exercise after Fat Dissolving Injections?
Avoid strenuous physical activity for 48 hours after treatment since sweating can lead you to expel the solution from the skin, decreasing the procedure’s efficacy.
You may then continue light exercise as soon as you’re ready. However, you may feel unprepared for vigorous exercise for the first week since you might feel a bit sensitive.
What to Do after Fat Dissolving Injections?
After your treatment, you should hydrate well and gently massage the touched regions. Most people don’t need it, but simple analgesia (Panadol/Ibuprofen) and ice treatment for 10 minutes per hour will make it more pleasant. Don’t apply lotions or other cosmetic operations to the region. Avoid alcohol for the first 24 hours after the treatment.
Are Fat Dissolving Injections Worth it?
Fat dissolving injections are worth it if you live a healthy lifestyle and are within a few pounds of your desired body weight but still have isolated, stubborn pockets of fat.
With benefits that persist for between two and four years, fat-dissolving injections can help you attain a leaner, more contoured body shape.
How long do fat dissolving injections last?
Results from fat dissolving injections are non-reversible and are permanent with maintaining weight. A healthy diet and active lifestyle will ensure long lasting results.
Does skin sag after fat dissolving injections?
If your skin has poor elasticity, after the fat dissolves in the injected area, you could end up with sagging skin. However we offer treatments such as Hifu and Fractional Microneedling to help tighten skin.
Continental Skin Clinic in London is conveniently located just a short walk from Kings Cross, St Pancras International Station. In close proximity are also the stations for Euston, Farringdon and Russel Square.
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Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: Closed
