LipoDissolve Information and Treatment

LipoDissolve is a non-surgical fat removal treatment for body contouring and an alternative to liposuction cosmetic surgery. LipoDissolve enables people to precisely target and reduce the stubborn pockets of fat that can make clothes difficult to fit, or cause a person’s body contours to appear disproportionate.

Fat is removed through a series of microinjections of PCDC, a naturally occurring substance that breaks up and dissolves unwanted localized fat deposits that are then eliminated naturally through the body’s immune system.

LipoDissolve

LipoDissolve is a non-invasive procedure that involves a series of treatments that require injections that melt away fat in small areas of the body. It is not used to treat large areas. The ingredients that make up the solution can vary depending on the doctor and the area to be treated. The solution typically includes phosphatydolcholine/deoxycholate or PC/DC, alpha lipid acid, multivitamins, plant extracts and enzymes. This solution doesn’t contain a standard list of ingredients. Therefore, a doctor may also choose to add non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hormones or antibiotics to the solution. Most of the ingredients in the LipoDissolve mixture are not approved by the FDA on their alone nor as components of a mixture to be injected. Therefore, these mixtures are usually prepared in pharmacies that specialize in preparing custom mixtures based on a doctor’s preference.

During the LipoDissolve procedure, your doctor injects the mixture into the treatment area. There is no need for anesthesia since the procedure is practically painless. The ingredients in the mixture produce a chemical reaction with the fat dissolving it. Results can typically be seen within three weeks of treatment. In order to see maximum results, you must receive several treatments that can be four to six weeks between each treatment. There is also no downtime after treatment. You can continue with your normal activities after treatment.

It is not exactly known where the dissolved fat goes to. Some researchers believe it moves to other areas of the body and since the amount of fat dissolved is so small, it doesn’t cause any problems. Another theory is that the body naturally excretes the dissolved fat.

The patient must decide if LipoDissolve or traditional liposuction is best for them. LipoDissolve is very different from liposuction in that it involves several treatments of the same areas to see results over a period of several weeks. It is used to treat small areas of fat. Liposuction involves suctioning fat in specific areas to give the body a sculpted, lean look. Liposuction can be used to treat different areas or larger areas and requires one treatment. Results from liposuction can usually be seen immediately. However, full results are visible within four weeks, after all the swelling disappears.

LipoDissolve has not been approved by the FDA. It is currently considered an experimental treatment. Clinical studies that look at the safety of this procedure are being conducted. Medical practices offering the procedure are trying to understand the right protocols for this treatment.

In the studies that were conducted, the side effects from LipoDissolve were minor swelling, redness, bruising and mild pain. However, there were no serious side effects from the treatment.

LipoDissolve is not for everyone. Pregnant or nursing mothers should not consider this procedure. Anyone who suffers from diabetes, autoimmune diseases, vascular complications or infections of any kind should not receive this procedure.

One LipoDissolve treatment can cost anywhere from $375 to $1,500. Cost will depend on the treatment area, the extent of the treatment, number of treatments and the amount of medication needed for the treated area.

The patient will have to decide whether or not LipoDissolve is the best procedure to obtain the desired results. This procedure has many benefits. It is non-invasive and requires no anesthesia. Side effects are minimal with no known serious side effects. There is no recovery time. Therefore, you can receive treatments and continue with everyday activities as normal. Although there are some great benefits with this procedure, you should also take into consideration that LipoDissolve has not been approved by the FDA. It is still an experimental treatment. Also, you will have to receive several treatments before you will achieve full results. It can get quite expensive, depending on the areas to be treated and the number of treatments needed. Also, you can’t treat large areas.

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