Lipo-Dissolve
LipoDissolve has been called one of the most exciting new fat removal treatments to be developed in years. Rather than go through the pain and discomfort associated with liposuction, patients now have the option of a series of injections (using very small needles) with very minimal discomfort.
Fat removal through LipoDissolve is particularly well-suited for women and men who have isolated pockets of fat. These localized fat deposits may either be simply excess or sometimes be an inherited trait and typically do not respond to dieting or exercise.
LipoDissolve can also aid in the treatment of various medical conditions in both men and women. This includes fat deposits on the face or body, cellulite, lipomas, help with skin retraction, and more.
If you're considering Lipo-Dissolve, we invite you to schedule a free consultation.
Common Questions about Lipo-Dissolve
What is Lipodissolve?
Lipodissolve is a non-surgical procedure in which a combination of homeopathic agents and FDA approved medications are injected directly into the fat to cause the fat cells to break down. Lipodissolve is a safe, effective alternative to liposuction for treating problem areas of fat that won't go away with diet and exercise.What medications are used?
The main ingredient is Phosphatidylcholine, which is actually what causes the fat cell to break down. Vitamin B complex is added to help support the liver in the breakdown process of the fat. These two ingredients are homeopathic ingredients. The only prescription medication used in Lipodissolve is something called Trental, which is FDA approved for poor circulation and is used in Lipodissolve to help the fat cells break down more quickly. These ingredients are all mixed with a normal saline solution.How does Lipodissolve work?
The medications used in the Lipodissolve causes lysis of the fat cell wall. This allows the fat that is being stored in the cell to be released, and is taken by the lymphatic system to the liver where it is metabolized and excreted in the urine.
Who cannot have Lipodissolve?
Patients who are pregnant, breast-feeding, have cancer, have had chemotherapy or radiation within 6 months for cancer, have AIDS, are allergic to eggs or soy, are diabetic on insulin, have poorly controlled hypertension , or who are on blood-thinners are not candidates for Lipodissolve.
What type of results are expected?
Lipodissolve averages about 1 inch of fat loss for each 100cc of the medications used. This average takes in to account patients that lose 2 inches, but also patients that lose less than 1 inch with the treatment. This variability is due to individual responses to the medications as well as the type of fat that is being treated. Soft fat works very well with Lipodissolve. Fibrous fat is more difficult to treat with Lipodissolve (as it is with liposuction) because more of the fat cells will weaken instead of completely breaking down and therefore will need additional treatments and/or will need to combine with aftercare procedures such as endermology to optimize the results of each Lipodissolve treatment. Its not a question of whether Lipodissolve will work, but rather how many treatments it will take to attain a goal in reduction.
Is it safe?
Lipodissolve has been available and safely performed in Europe since 2002 and over 18000 procedures have been done worldwide. The main ingredient used to cause the fat cells to break down is not a synthetic medication, but rather a natural homeopathic ingredient, which has been used intravenously in Europe over 30 years to treat plaques in blood vessels with extensive research showing safety. In Lipodissolve, this same medication is just being used for a new purpose.
Does it hurt?
A machine is used that blows cold air on the skin to numb the area. Lipodissolve is done with very small needles and most people are able to tolerate the procedure without any difficulty.
What are the side effects?
The main side effects are bruising, swelling, and soreness, which peak at about 48 hours and then resolves by 10-14 days. Lipodissolve is a no downtime procedure.
How many treatments will it take?
Generally, the average patient requires approximately 2-4 treatments with the goal of losing AT LEAST 1 inch of fat with each treatment. However this will depend on the individual client and the amount of fat to be treated. Treatments are done every 8 weeks apart in the same body area, or every 2 weeks in different body areas.
How much of a body area can be treated in a session?
With any LipoDissolve procedure the maximum dosage is 100cc of the medication during any single treatment. The injections are spaced about a half inch apart and a 1/2cc is injected. How much of an area that can be treated depends on how much fat has to be eliminated..
How soon will I see results?
Results vary depending on your body type and the condition being treated. On average, clients start noticing visible improvement from any particular treatment session about 4-7 weeks after that treatment. However, in some patients, it is not unusual to see the end result 12 weeks after the treatment.
Does Lipodissolve work for everyone?
Although Lipodissolve works for everyone in that there is fat cell breakdown, how well it works for any particular individual depends on how effective the medications are for each individual patient and what that patients goals are for treatment. Lipodissolve is a treatment for spot fat loss and not a treatment for weight loss, or obesity.
What do I need to do after the treatment?
Specific instructions will be given to clients after the consultation, but an exercise program is essential for optimal results. In addition proper nutrition is necessary to maintain the results.
How long do the results last?
The results from Lipodissolve will last permanently in the area treated. When fat cells are dissolved, they are no longer present in that body area. However, weight gain is possible in the body area treated and in other areas as it is not possible to remove all of a patients fat cells. If a client adopts unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor eating and lack of exercise weight gain is certainly possible.