Fat Dissolving
Aqualyx® is an injectable solution based on Deoxycholic acid, which occurs naturally in the body as a bile salt, where it emulsifies fat in the intestine as part of the digestive process.
Deoxycholic acid is the active ingredient of fat dissolving injections or ‘Flab Jabs’/Lipostabil as they were known in the past, which were mixed with phosphatidyl choline, but these are no longer widely available. Aqualyx® is similar to Kybella, which is FDA approved in the USA.
The removal of specific fat cells will be permanent, however it is important that an active and healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise are regularly practised in order to maintain results.
How it works
When Aqualyx is injected into the fatty layer under the skin, it ‘dissolves’ the membranes surrounding the stubborn fat cells (adipocytes). The contained fat leaks out in between the cells, and is removed safely by the body through the normal processes. This is called ‘adipocytolysis’.
Aqualyx® is not a treatment for weight loss or skin laxity, it is for those who exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet but have localised stubborn areas of fat irrespective of weight. It therefore works very well when combined with appropriate exercise and weight reduction programmes. Aqualyx is a prescription only medicine and you will only be treated with one of our medical team.
The treatment is successful in removing areas of unwanted fat, such as:
- Double chins
- Love handles
- Muffin tops (lower tummy fat pads/’Mummy Tummy’)
- Outer thigh fat pads
- Thoracic rolls (‘Back Boobs’)
- ‘Saddles Bags’
- ‘Bat wings’
- Inner thigh fat pads
What to expect
Treatment Length: 30 minutes
Downtime: Swelling/Lumpiness, 1 – 2 weeks
Sessions Required: 2-4
Results Last: Long lasting dependant on lifestyle
Prices
| Per treatment | £350 per area |
| Medical Consultation Consultation fee is waived if treatment is carried out at the same appointment | £30.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any side-effects?
Common side effects include redness, bruising, swelling and discomfort/pain which usually resolve within 1-2 weeks. This can be most obvious with treatments around the face. Lumpiness can also occur in the treatment area, which usually resolves as the fat is absorbed, and the inflammation settles. Less common side effects are listed in the consent form.
How many treatments will I need?
The face and upper arms may need between 2 and 4 treatments.
The rest of the body may need between 3 and 6 treatments.
They are usually performed every 3 to 4 weeks.
Is it painful to have done?
Not really – the actual procedure is only mildly uncomfortable, as the product contains local anaesthetic. The product is delivered in a ‘fan’ like pattern through 2 small puncture sites, one on each side of the treatment area.
Is there anyone who cannot have Aqualyx?
Yes, namely:
Diabetic patients need to be assessed carefully
Patients who are pregnant or breast feeding
Patients who are allergic to any of the injection constituents
Patients with a history of severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis
Patients with acute or chronic skin disease in the area to be treated
Patients with some other systemic diseases, or who are generally unwell