Injection Lipolysis (Fat-Dissolving Injections)

Injection lipolysis dissolves small, localised pockets of fat — most often the double chin — using a phosphatidylcholine-based solution injected directly into the fat. The solution breaks down the fat-cell membranes so the contents are gradually cleared by the body, sculpting the contour without surgery. At GH Solutions it is performed by a physician as a non-invasive alternative to liposuction, with gradual but long-lasting results.

Injection lipolysis is a non-surgical fat-reduction technique that targets small, stubborn fat deposits that resist diet and exercise — classically the submental fat that forms a double chin, but also small areas on the body. A fat-dissolving solution based on phosphatidylcholine (and often deoxycholic acid) is injected directly into the subcutaneous fat layer, where it disrupts the membranes of the fat cells. The released fat is then gradually broken down and cleared through the body's normal metabolic and lymphatic pathways, so the treated area slims and the contour is refined over several weeks. At GH Solutions this is a physician-performed treatment in the Blue House clinic at Spa Resort Sanssouci. After a consultation to confirm you are a suitable candidate — the technique works best for modest, pinchable fat pockets rather than large-volume reduction — the area is cleansed and a grid of small injections is placed across the fat pad. The session takes around thirty to forty-five minutes. Swelling, tenderness, firmness and sometimes bruising in the treated area are expected and are part of the process; the swelling under the chin in particular can be noticeable for several days. A course of several sessions spaced a few weeks apart is normally required to reach the final result, which is long-lasting because the destroyed fat cells do not return. There is no general downtime, though you'll be advised the area may feel firm or tender for a week or two. Contraindications screened at consultation include pregnancy and breastfeeding, infection or inflammation in the area, and certain liver, kidney or autoimmune conditions.