What Should You Consider Before Fat-Dissolving Injections?

A non-surgical way to remove stubborn deposits, fat-dissolving injections are perfect as part of a healthy lifestyle or weight loss routine to help remove deposits and lumps, but they are not suitable for everyone.

In recent years, fat-dissolving injectable treatments have emerged as an alternative to liposuction surgery and fat-freezing as a way to break down all of the fat that can sometimes remain in place after losing weight.

With so many people successfully losing weight with the help of GLP-1 medicines, there is an increasing number of people looking to target areas where exercise alone will not break down fat cells without the lengthy downtime caused by surgery.

Is it the right treatment for you? The best way to find out is to understand how it works, who it is intended for, what to expect from a session and what else to consider.

How Do Fat-Dissolving Injections Work?

A fat-dissolving injection uses deoxycholic acid, a type of bile acid your body produces that is often used to treat gallstones.

When it is injected directly into a fat deposit, it breaks down the cells, which are then flushed away through the body’s lymphatic system.

It is only used to treat subcutaneous fat, or the fat that sits just under the skin, rather than the visceral fat that surrounds the organs and primarily contributes to weight gain.

What Should You Expect From Your Fat-Dissolving Injection Treatment?

As with other injectables, the treatment is refreshingly straightforward, and the treatment itself can take as little as 15 minutes depending on where you are being treated and how large the target area is.

Every treatment starts with a consultation by your aesthetic practitioner, who will check the area, talk you through the process and let you know if fat-dissolving injections are right for you.

After this, the target area is cleaned, marked and then a tiny needle is used to inject the fat dissolver directly into the deposit. Usually you will barely feel a thing, but a numbing gel or local anaesthetic is usually available to help you relax.

Once the injection is done, you are free to go. There is absolutely no downtime, and the only recovery is managing swelling and slight irritation.

Will You See Results Immediately From Your Fat-Dissolving Injection Treatments?

One aspect of treatment which throws people off is that the treated area will start to swell, looking bigger than it used to. This is a normal part of treatment, as it is an inflammatory response that is part of how the active ingredients work.

This will reduce after a couple of weeks, and you will start to see results. The final results will be seen in eight weeks, although most fat-dissolving treatment schedules involve between two and four sessions depending on the area being targeted.

Are Fat-Dissolving Injections Right For You?

If you have recently lost considerable weight but are struggling to shift fat from certain areas of your body no matter what you try, fat-dissolving injections may be the right solution for you either on their own or as part of other body sculpting treatments.

What they cannot do is help you lose weight, as they are not designed to dissolve visceral fat.