Injectable Lipolysis (Fat-Dissolving Injections)

Injectable lipolysis uses a solution delivered into small, stubborn pockets of fat to break down fat cells, which the body then clears gradually over the following weeks. At Medestetic it is priced per ampoule and suits localised areas — such as under the chin or small bulges resistant to diet and exercise — rather than general weight loss. A course of sessions is typically needed for a visible result.

Injectable lipolysis (sometimes called fat-dissolving or mesotherapy lipolysis) targets small, localised deposits of fat that persist despite diet and exercise. A solution is injected directly into the fat layer in a grid of small points; it works by disrupting the membranes of fat cells so their contents are released and then gradually removed by the body's natural processes over the weeks that follow. It is a treatment for contouring specific areas — a double chin, bra-line bulges or small pockets on the body — not a method of overall weight loss, and realistic expectations are set at consultation. At Medestetic the treatment is priced per five-millilitre ampoule, with the number of ampoules and sessions tailored to the area being addressed. A session is quick, and afterwards it is normal to have swelling, tenderness, warmth, redness or firmness in the treated area for several days — this local reaction is part of how the treatment works. Because fat is cleared gradually and only a limited amount is treated per visit, a course of sessions spaced a few weeks apart is usually required to achieve a visible change, and results develop progressively rather than immediately. Injectable lipolysis is intended for healthy adults at a stable weight with discrete areas of unwanted fat; it is not suitable in pregnancy or breastfeeding or in certain medical conditions, all of which the physician reviews before starting.