Lipodissolve™
Lipodissolve™ Costs, Risks, Side Effects, Benefits, and Related Procedures
Lipodissolve™ involves a series of injections that liquify the fat in the targeted areas (usually inner and outer thighs, stomach, arms, and chin). These injections turn the fat into liquid form by breaking down the connective bonds between the fat cells, thus creating a smoother appearance.
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Lipodissolve - Body Contouring Treatment
Lipodissolve™ is not a weight loss treatment. This treatment is intended for patients who are otherwise within or near their ideal weight, but simply have "problem areas" that remain untouched with exercise. Only a certified specialist can determine if you're a candidate for this procedure or if you need to wait until you have lost a certain amount of weight. Sometimes patients on the fringe of their ideal weight may benefit better from standard liposuction.
Lipodissolve Uses
Lipodissolve can be used on a variety of areas of the body including the arms, chin, belly, and legs. Lipodissolve functions as both a method for removing fat deposits that remain unaffected by diet and exercise and as an effective technique for treating cellulite. Healthy skin actually tightens around the site of lipodissolve injection, creating a firmer, more toned appearance without the need for lift or tuck surgery.Unlike traditional liposuction, in which fat cells are suctioned out of the body, lipodissolve can be used on flabby arms, belly fat, and a double chin as injections that break down the walls of fatty cells and let the body flush out the fat as waste.
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Fat Removal
Lipodissolve, the latest innovation in non-surgical cosmetic treatments, removes fat from small areas. It does this by breaking down the bonds that maintain the solid form of body fat. Once the fat is converted to liquid form, the body is able to remove the fat naturally at a much more rapid pace than your normal metabolism is able to accomplish. The body's fat removal process will take from several weeks to a few months to complete, depending upon the patient. For larger treatment areas such as the entire lower body, liposuction may still be necessary to achieve dramatic improvement.
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Lipodissolve for Cellulite
Lipodissolve treatment has an impressive track record for smoothing and removing cellulite, the dimpled "orange peel" skin that often affects the buttocks and legs. Skin actually tightens over the area injected with the LipodissolveTM solution, which can noticeably diminish the appearance of cellulite.
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Lipodissolve Recovery
Recovering from a lipodissolve is a very quick process.After the treatment you will need someone else to drive you home. It is not uncommon to experience a slight burning sensation around the treated area for about an hour after the injections. You may experience some skin tenderness, swelling, and, less commonly, bruising around the site of injection for a day or two after the procedure.. A minority of patients who undergo LipodissolveTM treatment experience nausea, fever, or dizziness, and it is difficult to predict who will experience these effects.
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Lipodissolve Risks and Benefits
The lipodissolve treatment has many benefits and few risks, but risks do exist. To date, the procedure has a very good safety record with no reported instances of permanent or life-threatening complications. The most serious risks include possible interaction with a pre-existing medical condition such as cancer or diabetes, or, in rare instances, an allergic reaction to the solution itself. Side effects such as lumps, bruising, and skin tenderness may occur at the sites of injection, but these are temporary and generally subside within a few days.
