Injection Lipolysis (Fat-Dissolving)

Injection lipolysis uses a series of small injections of a fat-dissolving solution to break down localised pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise — such as a double chin or small bulges on the body. At Beauty Medicine it is priced by the number of ampoules used per session, and a course is usually needed. It suits clients close to their target shape who want to refine a specific stubborn area rather than achieve major weight loss.

Injection lipolysis is a non-surgical body- and face-contouring treatment in which a solution designed to break down fat cells is injected directly into a localised fat deposit. Over the weeks after treatment the disrupted fat is gradually processed and cleared by the body, which can refine the contour of areas that resist diet and exercise, such as under the chin, the lower abdomen, flanks or knees. At the studio the area is assessed and the appropriate number of ampoules selected — pricing reflects whether one, two or three ampoules are used in a session. The injections themselves take around fifteen to thirty minutes. It is normal to have swelling, tenderness, warmth and sometimes bruising in the treated area for several days, which is part of the expected response as the fat breaks down. Because the effect is gradual and area-dependent, a course of sessions spaced a few weeks apart is usually required, and results are best maintained with a stable weight and lifestyle. Injection lipolysis is intended for refining specific, modest pockets of fat in people near their target weight rather than as a method of significant weight loss, and is not a treatment for obesity. Suitability, the likely number of sessions and any contraindications are reviewed at consultation; it is avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding and in certain medical conditions.