Fat dissolving injections can be used on the abdomen, arms, thighs and chin. It's important for clients to have a consultation before having the treatment to ensure they would be a suitable candidate.
Even if you're genetically predisposed to store fat in certain areas, such as your tummy, bottom or thighs, non-surgical fat dissolving injections offer an alternative to invasive surgical procedures like liposuction. Aqualyx treatment results have been clinically proven and published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Aerobic exercise includes any activity that raises your heart rate such as walking, dancing, running or swimming. This can also include doing housework, gardening and playing with your children. Other types of exercise such as strength training, Pilates and yoga can also help you lose belly fat.
Fat Dissolving Treatments
Aqualyx treatment may require 2-8 treatments, 4 weeks apart. This is dependent on the results patients see after their initial session and the area being treated.
Research shows fat-dissolving injections are effective at reducing fat in targeted treatment areas like the chin and stomach. In studies, most people saw visible reductions in chin fat after 2-4 treatments done 1 month apart. Results last about 1 year on average before some fat may return if you regain weight.
If you have poor elasticity, after the fat dissolves in the injected area, you could end up with sagging skin.
However, Aqualyx is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast feeding; patients with auto-immune disease, diabetics and patients who have had severe anaphylactic reactions and allergies. It is also not recommended for those people who have been diagnosed with lipodystrophy or any pathological conditions.
Pain and Discomfort
A fine needle is used to inject the fat dissolving solution into the targeted area. Some individuals may feel a burning sensation at the injection site. The treated area may feel sore and tender after the procedure.
Once these fat cells are broken down, the body naturally disposes of them through the lymphatic drainage system.
To remove the pannus, a doctor may recommend a panniculectomy. This procedure helps remove the excess skin and fat deposits that comprise the pannus. A person may want to combine a panniculectomy with a tummy tuck.
A research study states that regular walking helps reduce belly fat, which improves the body's response to insulin. Walking for at least 30 minutes every day allows you to prevent weight gain. It can also strengthen the muscles in your legs and tone your legs.
The amount of fat dissolved may vary depending on the area injections are administered, how many sessions you take and how your body responds to the treatment. Enhanced results can be encouraged by drinking lots of water to help with lymphatic drainage and exercising alongside treatment.
When Kybella is injected into the fat bulge, it destroys the fat cells. Once these fat cells are destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat. This innovative fat-dissolving procedure leads to permanent fat cell destruction in the treatment area.
Kybella is manufactured in discreet vials for injection. As a general guide, the average price for each Kybella treatment costs between $1200 and $1,800. The cost for Kybella may vary based on the size of submental fat or fat bulge in the area which needs treatment.
Most patients require two to four treatment sessions several weeks apart to achieve optimal results. The amount of fat that needs removing is another factor that can affect the number of treatments needed. Patients with more significant amounts of fat may require additional treatments to achieve their desired results.
Avoid excessive alcohol for 24 hours. Avoid intense exercise for the first day. Gently apply a wrapped cold pack intermittently for the first few hours after your fat dissolving injections (be careful not to apply any pressure).
For small areas such as the jowls and chin, just one sessions can dramatically reduce fat deposits and return a more youthful and defined facial contour. For larger areas like tummies, bingo wings and bums you may need up to 5 sessions to see dramatic results.
In general, the longer-acting GLP-1 agonists which are injected weekly, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), are associated with greater weight loss than the shorter-acting GLP-1 agonists such as liraglutide (Saxenda).
The average cost of nonsurgical fat reduction is $1,157, according to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include other related expenses. Please consult with your plastic surgeon's office to determine your final fee.
If fat dissolving injections are administered incorrectly, or in unsafe volumes, there is a small risk of damage to the skin and surrounding structures.
Do you lose weight after fat dissolving injections? Fat dissolving injection is not a weight loss treatment. Fat dissolving injections just eliminate unwanted fat that is present. To ensure the best results are achieved a healthy diet and exercise should be maintained whilst having the treatment.