Aqualyx Fat Dissolving
Aqualyx Fat Dissolving
Effective treatment for stubborn areas
Made from plant-based compounds
Non-invasive alternative to liposuction
What are Aqualyx Injections?
What are Aqualyx Injections?
Aqualyx is a safe, effective fat dissolving injection treatment that reduces fat cells in the treated area. It produces long-lasting results, which means you can banish those unwanted areas of stubborn fat.
Aqualyx can be used to treat small, exercise-resistant, pockets of fat around the chin, chest, back, arms, abdomen and thighs. It is beneficial for body contouring and skin tightening, but it is not the recommended treatment for weight loss.
Aqualyx is made from several different plant-based compounds – the active component is found naturally occurring in the human body. The product is a solution of deoxycholic acid which emulsifies fats. It dissolves the membranes of fat cells in the treated are is for those who want to loose fat at stubborn areas of the body.
Procedure duration
20 minutes
Recommended treatments
2-4
Pain levels
Minimal as local anaesthetic used but uncomfortable post procedure for 24 hours
Side effects
Swelling and bruising clearing after 7 - 10 days
Expected results
Around 2 cm of stubborn fat can be cleared after 4/5 weeks
Return to work
N/A
Full recovery
Up to 4 weeks for tenderness to clear. No demanding physical exercises for 7 days
Duration of results
Permanent. The fat won’t come back if you maintain a healthy lifestyle
What to Expect from your treatment?
What to Expect from your treatment?
The practitioner will clean the area and a grid-like area will be marked out on the skin with a pen.
Small injections will be administered into the fat layer of the skin.
These are generally minimally painful. Small doses of Aqualyx mixed with an anaesthetic will be administered into the fatty areas.
The whole process will take 30 minutes, and you can return to normal activities straight away. If the chin area is treated, 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 weeks. We advise no strenuous exercises for seven days to allow the treatment to settle in.
If you have the double chin treated we would also suggest you pick a time where you can avoid social events for seven days. You can wear a scarf or turtle-neck jump to hide the swelling for until it settles.
How Does It Work?
How Does It Work?
Aqualyx is made from several different plant-based compounds – the active component is found naturally occurring in the human body. The product is a solution of deoxycholic acid which emulsifies fats. It dissolves the membranes of fat cells in the treated area.
Once the fat cells become unstable, they break down, and the body’s immune system then eliminates the fatty acids via the lymphatic system and liver. Unlike liposuction, the treatment will also cause skin tightening in the area, so you are less likely to end up with loose skin feeling more contoured and toned.
Aqulayx will break down subcutaneous fat over a month and in most cases starts to work straight away once the product is injected. The human body has fatty deposits in areas like the abdomen and thighs to supply energy in times of need. However, due to a genetical predisposition, some fatty deposits cannot be broken down by diet and exercises alone, and the weight cannot be shifted. This leaves small rolls of unsightly fat in certain areas in the body.
If you are struggling with these pockets of fat Aqualyx injections can be very effective at reducing them while creating body sculpting and contouring. If you are concerned about the downtime and pain of traditional fat reduction surgery like liposuction, then Aqualyx could be an excellent treatment for you.
How safe is Aqualyx?
How safe is Aqualyx?
Aqualyx was developed by Professor Pasquale Motolese, President of the Italian Society of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine. It has been CE approval for use in the UK, which means it meets the health and safety standards required by the European Union.
Since 2009 Aqualyx has been used in over 2 million treatments in over 49 countries. It has a strong safety record supported by sound medical science. There are very few adverse effects reported, other than swelling for 7-10 days after the treatment which can be uncomfortable.
Complications are very rare but can include pain, bruising and itching.
If you have any concerns after your treatment, you are always welcome to contact us for follow-up care and advice.