Non-Surgical Fat Removal with Lipodissolve

Lipodissolve is best for treating areas that diet and exercise cannot budge. Localized fatty deposits, such as love handles, back rolls, belly fat, bra rolls or thigh fat can be bothersome and hard to completely get rid of on your own.  For these areas, Lipodissolve may be the right treatment solution for you.

Lipodissolve is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure which consists of a series of tiny injections of a fat-dissolving mixture. The mixture consists of 2 naturally occurring chemicals, Phosphatidylcholine and Sodium Deoxycholate, which are normally secreted and stored in the gall bladder and help with the digestion of fat. Once injected, these chemicals begin to break down and dissolve fat giving you a more contoured and toned appearance.

The first appointment will be a consultation to visually inspect the areas of concern and evaluate if Lipodissolve is the best treatment solution for you. The size of the area and the number of treatments required will be determined during this initial consultation. Keep in mind that Lipodissolve is only meant to treat small pockets of fat, and not everyone is a candidate. Often, the first treatment will be administered that day also.

After the treatment, it takes several weeks for the broken down fat to be cleaned up and removed by your body.  The success of the treatment varies from patient to patient with some seeing better or faster results than others. It may take a few months for results to become obvious, depending on the size of the area treated. The removal of fat is permanent as long as you do not gain weight.  It is therefore important to maintain a healthy life style post Lipodissolve treatment with plenty of physical activity and a healthy diet.

If you think you may be a candidate for Lipodissolve, we offer free initial consultations in both our Woodland Hills and Beverly Hills offices. Please call us to schedule your free consultation (310) 275-6400.

Surgical or non-surgical fat removal?

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, liposuction was the 2nd most common plastic surgery procedure performed in 2012 with 313,011 procedures. Liposuction is very effective at body shaping, however it also has risks associated with it such as sensation changes, scarring, bleeding, infections, long down time, blood clots and even fatalities.

If you are wanting to get rid of those stubborn fat pockets, but don't feel comfortable with the idea of Liposuction/surgery, there are other options available such as non-invasive fat removal procedures CoolSculpting or Mesotherapy/Lipodissolve.

CoolSculpting is a FDA-cleared procedure that exterminates fat cells underneath the skin by freezing them. It takes a few months for the effects of your first treatment to become apparent (it can take several months for your body to naturally dispose of the fat cells). There is little to no down time with CoolSculpting.

LipoDissolve is a specific type of Mesotherapy that targets spot fat reduction using injections of phosphatidylcholine (a supplement derived from lecithin).  It is great for smaller fat pockets such as: under the eyes, facial jowls, double chins, abdominal pouches, bra fat and love handles.

It can be beneficial to combine services for removing fat pockets; including CoolSculpting, LipoDissolve, Ultrasound, Radio Frequency and Thermage as part of your overall treatment plan.

CoolSculpting is a breakthrough, non-invasive procedure that uses cooling technology to noticeably eliminate fat without surgery. - See more at: http://www.coolsculpting.com/how-it-works/patient-faqs#sthash.bS4m3Xe