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 resist diet and exercise. It is suited to small, defined areas — a double chin, the lower abdomen, hips or knees — rather than general weight loss. The fat is gradually broken down and cleared by the body, so a course of sessions per area is normally required for a visible result.

Injection lipolysis, sometimes called fat-dissolving or mesotherapy lipolysis, involves injecting a solution into the fat layer just beneath the skin to break down the membranes of fat cells in a small, targeted area. The released fat is then processed and cleared by the body over the following weeks. It is intended for stubborn, localised pockets of fat in people who are otherwise close to their target weight — not as a treatment for general weight loss or obesity. At P & P Beauty Clinic the treatment is offered for areas such as the lower abdomen, hips, 'saddlebags', the double-chin area, the knees, thighs and upper arms. A session takes around twenty to thirty minutes; the solution is delivered through fine needles across the area, and it is normal to have swelling, tenderness, firmness, warmth and sometimes bruising for several days afterwards, as this reaction is part of how the treatment works. Because fat is cleared gradually, results develop over a few weeks and a course of several sessions per area — spaced a few weeks apart — is usually needed, with the exact number depending on the size of the area and your response. Injection lipolysis is best thought of as body contouring for small areas rather than a weight-loss method, and it pairs well with skin-tightening treatments where mild laxity is also a concern. Suitability and the likely number of sessions are discussed beforehand, and the treatment is avoided in pregnancy and certain medical conditions.