Try to sleep with on your back as much as possible, and with your head elevated on two pillows for the first several days. ( There is no scientific answer as to how many days is crucial).
Avoid Strenuous Activity for the First 24-48 Hours Post-Injection. To get the most out of your fat dissolving injections, it's important to avoid any strenuous activity for 24-48 hours after your treatment. This means no heavy lifting, running, or jumping - even if you feel like you can do these activities with ease.
After the treatment, the area treated will get very swollen and will feel very sore. It is also important to apply warm 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.
Aftercare and recovery
The treated area will be uncomfortable for 24 hours, and swelling will start almost immediately. You can return to your normal activities once you feel ready, but the area may feel tender for up to 2-6 weeks. We advise no strenuous exercises for seven days to allow the treatment to settle in.
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).
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.
Drink plenty of water to help flush out the dissolved fat and to keep yourself generally well hydrated which will maximise the effects of lipolysis (destruction of fat cells). Do not smoke, or drink caffeine or alcohol and avoid aspirin and ibuprofen based products for 48 hours post procedure.
Fat dissolve injections are excellent for small areas, such as the chin or knees. They may take a little longer to work—typically 4-6 weeks. CoolSculpting typically shows results within the same time period; however, additional improvements continue to arrive for up to 16 weeks.
The most common being swelling. Fat dissolving injections eliminate fat by causing an inflammatory reaction in the fat cells, which will naturally result in redness, swelling or bruising. It's completely normal for skin to stay swollen for 3-5 days after the injection, and may even feel tender for a few weeks after.
While you won't see the results immediately, you can typically begin to see results after around 8 weeks. This is because the body needs time to drain and remove the fat cells from the body, and in general this can take around 8 weeks.
Once these fat cells are broken down, the body naturally disposes of them through the lymphatic drainage system.
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.
Do not wash the area or take a hot shower for 8 hours after the treatment. Do not expose the treated area to intense heat e.g. sunbed, swimming, sauna, sunbathing or extreme coldness. A sauna before treatment can help to mobilise the fat. If it's unavoidable to go into the sun, wear SPF 50 at all times.
Downtime: 3 days – significant swelling (others can see, but if wear mask – not seen). More swelling – better results (if no swelling – please come for free top up as we need results). Then mild (noone can see except yourself) for 5-8 weeks (lumps, numbness when touch).
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.
Possible side effects
Some people can bruise after the procedure. This will resolve on its own within a few days to weeks. A rarer complication is the development of nodules or lumps within the fat layer. These usually resolve by 6-8 weeks without the need for treatment.
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.
Massaging the treatment area following administration allows the product to be dispersed and evenly distributed. In addition, as the Aqualyx dissolves the fat, manual massage will aid the lymphatic system in removing the waste products.
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.
If fat dissolving injections are administered incorrectly, or in unsafe volumes, there is a small risk of damage to the skin and surrounding structures.
Research shows fat-dissolving injections are effective at reducing fat in targeted treatment areas like the chin and stomach.
Avoid any blood thinners (e.g. alcohol, aspirin, Vitamin E, some herbal preparations and supplements) for 2 days prior to and 2 days after treatment. Thin blood results in increased risk of bruising, so help minimise bruising risk by avoiding anything that can thin your blood.