Injectable Lipolysis (Aqualyx)

Injectable lipolysis uses Aqualyx, a solution injected into small, stubborn pockets of fat to break down fat cells, which the body then gradually clears. It is intended for localised areas that resist diet and exercise — such as a double chin or small bulges on the body — rather than for general weight loss. A course of sessions spaced a few weeks apart is typically needed for a noticeable result.

Injectable lipolysis is a non-surgical way to address small, defined pockets of fat. At Dr Kopaczyński the treatment uses Aqualyx, a deoxycholate-based solution that is injected directly into the targeted fat layer where it disrupts the membranes of fat cells; the released fat and cell debris are then gradually cleared by the body's natural processes over the following weeks. It is designed for localised, exercise-resistant areas — most commonly a double chin (submental fat) or small bulges on the body — and is not a treatment for general weight loss. The physician first confirms that the area is suitable, then injects the solution across a grid of points; a session usually takes around twenty to forty minutes. It is normal to have noticeable swelling, tenderness, warmth and sometimes bruising in the treated area for several days afterwards, which is part of the expected response as the fat is broken down. Because the effect is gradual and cumulative, a course of two to several sessions spaced a few weeks apart is typically required, with the final result developing over the weeks that follow the last session. The clinic also offers device-based body options for those who prefer a non-injectable route. Suitability, the likely number of sessions and any contraindications are reviewed with the physician at consultation; injectable lipolysis is avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding and in certain medical conditions.