Sometimes all the exercise in the world won’t target stubborn areas of fat like your chin or your hips. While liposuction is one option for reducing fat, there’s a non-surgical alternative gaining popularity: aqualyx. The fat-dissolving injectable treatment requires minimal downtime and can be used in several areas of the body. 

What are Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections?

Aqualyx is an injectable treatment that melts away stubborn fat. It’s a non-surgical procedure that is minimally invasive. It’s developed as a way to reduce fat pockets under the skin without surgery. 

The injectable is a gel-based solution that is biocompatible and biodegradable. It contains a substance known as deoxycholic acid and plant compounds that work on fat cells when injected. 

For many people, it’s tough to get rid of certain areas of fat. Some fat deposits just don’t seem to budge no matter how well you eat or exercise. Non-surgical treatment such as Aqualyx may be more attractive than say liposuction, especially if you want to avoid a more lengthy recovery period. While liposuction is ideal for some patients, alternative treatments have several benefits. Aqualyx is often used to improve the contours of the body. 

Aqualyx: Quick Overview

How Does Aqualyx Work?

During your procedure, Aqualyx is injected into a stubborn area of fat by a trained doctor. The solution then attaches to fatty deposits. Over time, the fatty deposits break down. Once the fat is dissolved, it’s then flushed from your body through your urine and lymphatic system. 

One appointment lasts about an hour. On average, it requires between 2 and 4 treatments. Injections should be 3 to 6 weeks apart. The number of treatments you need depends on the target area. 

Like many treatments that focus on removing or reducing fat, Aqualyx is not a substitute for weight loss. Instead, it’s a way to combat stubborn areas of fat and improve your body’s contours by removing fat. 

What Areas Can You Treat With Aqualyx?

Aqualyx is an effective, quick, and minimally invasive way to reduce stubborn fat pockets. What’s good about the fat-dissolving injections is that you can target almost all areas with fat deposits. Aqualyx is not an alternative to weight loss or fix if you are overweight. 

Some of the most popular areas for Aqualyx are:

  • Chin 
  • Arms 
  • Thighs 
  • Hips 
  • Stomach 

What to Expect During Your Treatment?

The practitioner will clean the area and apply a numbing cream. The cream is then wiped clean to prepare the area for injection. Next, your surgeon will carefully administer small injections into the fat layer of the skin. For small areas like the chin, up to 10 injections may be administered. For larger areas of the body, your surgeon may use small cannula tubes to disperse the treatment. Overall, the whole process should take around 30 minutes, and you can return to normal activities straight away. 

What are the Benefits of Aqualyx?

Aqualyx is a safe yet effective treatment for dissolving fat. It can produce long-lasting results to tackle areas of stubborn fat. When the fat has stopped responding to diet and exercise alone, Aqualyx may be a solution. You can treat small pockets of exercise-resistant fat, particularly the chin, chest, thighs, and stomach. It’s a non-invasive alternative to liposuction. Other benefits include:

  • Define chin and jawline 
  • Reduce the appearance of fat 
  • Get rid of stubborn fat 
  • Improve contours of the body 
  • Look younger 
  • Smooth out appearance 

How Long Does it Take to Recover From Aqualyx Injections?

You don’t need much downtime following the treatment. Initially, you may experience some bruising and swelling. This takes 1 to 2 days to recover. In 6-9 days, you will feel much more comfortable. Most patients resume normal activities immediately following the treatment. 

Who is the Ideal Candidate for Aqualyx?

Aqualyx is for people who have good skin elasticity. If you don’t have good skin elasticity, it could make the skin look saggy after the procedure. You should be close to your ideal weight with some stubborn fat that has stopped responding to lifestyle choices. Overall, you should be healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight. 

What Happens During Your Consultation?

During your consultation, you will discuss your concerns. Your surgeon will determine if you are a suitable candidate for the procedure and talk you through what to expect, any risks, and answer questions you have. 

What to Expect After Your Treatment?

Normally, there is some swelling after the treatment. After the procedure, avoid direct sunlight and heat on the area (sauna, sunlight, UV radiation, etc.) For the following 12 hours, avoid putting on any cosmetics on the treated area. 

When Do You See the Results?

The fat-dissolving injections take about 4 weeks to work from the injection. The results are not instant, so give yourself the time to see your results. You will start to see results after about 8 weeks with clear flattening, firming, and fat-dissolving effects. 

Are the Results Long-Lasting?

Yes, if you maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, the fat won’t return to the treated area. 

How Many Sessions of Aqualyx Do You Need?

It depends on the area you are treating. For example, you may require 1-3 sessions to treat areas like the chin or neck. In comparison, you may need up to 8 treatment sessions for larger areas of the body like the stomach and thighs.

Are Aqualyx Injections Painful?

Aqualyx is a minimally invasive procedure. A numbing cream is applied to minimise any discomfort. The injections can feel like a sting for a few seconds, but overall, the pain is minimum. 

Is Aqualyx Right For You?

When looking at fat loss procedures, you will likely come across Aqualyx and liposuction. If you want to avoid a lengthy surgical procedure and would like a minimally invasive option, Aqualyx can provide significant results without surgery. 

What are the Potential Risks and Side Effects of Aqualyx?

There may be some discomfort while injecting the treatment area and you may experience some tenderness, swelling, redness, and skin irritation on the injection site. But this should settle down. 

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