What is lipodissolve?

Lipodissolve is a treatment for localized areas of fat deposits. It is not a substitute for diet and exercise. It is for areas of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise.

How does it compare to liposuction? Is it painful?

The inflammatory process is the mechanism by which lipodissolve works. Immediately after injections patients should expect burning and itching in the injected area. It is normal to have swelling and tenderness for two to three days after the injections. This is a normal part of the inflammatory process.

What is injected?

Unlike mesotherapy, in which a variety of different non-regulated compounds are injected, lipodissolve injects specific amounts of phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate. Phosphatidylcholine is an essential lipid. It is a component of many molecules essential for normal cell function. Deoxycholate is a bile salt. The gall bladder excretes bile salts to help in the digestion of fat.

What areas of the body can be treated by lipodissolve?

abdomen love handles saddle bags buttocks

upper back thighs arms chin

neck cheeks and jowls lower eyelids

How quickly does lipodissolve work?

Most patients begin to see changes approximately two weeks after the second injection. However, the inflammatory process and subsequent removal of fat cells may take twelve weeks (six injection sessions) to complete.

Is lipodissolve therapy safe?

As of 2004, with the present protocol, performed on thousands of patients, there have been no reports of adverse complications or permanent or life-threatening side effects. Side effects are temporary and mild and are limited to those previously described such as bruising, redness, itching and nausea.

Who is a good candidate?

The ideal candidate for lipodissolve is near their ideal weight with resistant areas of localized fat deposits. Those with kidney failure, liver failure, or are pregnant or nursing are not candidates for lipodissolve. The ideal candidate has a Body Mass Index less than 30. Not everyone is a good candidate and some patients may require traditional liposuction or other body contouring procedures such as tummy tucks.

What if I'm not the ideal candidate?

At Monarch Plastic Surgery you will be advised on all procedures. You have the Monarch Assurance of Quality, which simply means you will only have the most appropriate procedure. Our goal is your complete satisfaction.