If you’re struggling with stubborn fat deposits that just won’t go away no matter how much you diet and exercise, Aqualyx fat-dissolving injections might be the solution you’ve been looking for.

Aqualyx is a non-surgical, injectable treatment that is used for fat dissolving. It is made up of a solution of deoxycholic acid, which is a natural acid found in the body that helps to break down and eliminate fat. Aqualyx is injected into targeted areas of fat, which then breaks down and dissolves the fat cells. The body then naturally eliminates the fat through the lymphatic system.

THE BENEFITS OF AQUALYX

Aqualyx Treatment is a relatively new aesthetic technique for removing fatty deposits on the face and body. The treatment is highly effective and it offers a less invasive alternative to traditional liposuction. Here is a list of the benefits of having the treatment performed:

1. SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

Aqualyx is a safe, natural alternative to traditional liposuction. It’s effective for dissolving fat in unwanted areas of the face and body. The after-effects are fairly minor and there is very little downtime associated with this treatment compared to liposuction.

2. LASTING RESULTS

If you’re looking for a long-term solution for unwanted fatty deposits on the face and body, then this treatment could be just what you’re looking for. The Aqualyx Treatment is known to produce results that last. This means that you can banish fat for good in the areas you’re concerned about.

3. BODY CONTOURING AND TIGHTER SKIN

Aqualyx Treatment is effective in producing tightening and contouring effects to the skin in the treated area. With liposuction, there is usually saggy skin in the area that was treated. This problem is easily overcome with Aqualyx.

4. STARTS WORKING IMMEDIATELY

Once injected, Aqualyx starts working immediately in the treated area. Over time, the unwanted fat is removed by the lymphatic system and the liver. This is the immediate solution when a non-invasive alternative to liposuction is desirable.

POST-APPOINTMENT CARE FOR AQUALYX

After the body is treated with Aqualyx, the local anaesthetic will wear off and you are likely to experience feeling tender in the area that was treated. This is when you’ll find you need to take Paracetamol to manage the pain. It’s recommended to avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications like Aspirin and Ibuprofen. These medications can stop the body from responding well to Aqualyx treatment, and they can reduce the benefits.

Initially, the area that was treated is going to look swollen. Within the first day or two, any swelling is going to double in size. Over the next 7 days, the swelling will go down. In some rare cases this is going to take longer. Swelling is a good indicator that your body is responding to the treatment.

For the first 48 hours post-treatment, the area that was treated is going to look red and feel warm. It’s common to experience some bruising, itching, and fairly minor aches and pains. For up to a month, the skin in the area that was treated is going to feel numb. In rare cases there are symptoms such as hyperpigmentation, diarrhoea and nausea. Women may experience intracycle menstruation as a side-effect of the treatment.

In spite of these effects, you will be able to resume your regular routine a few days after the treatment is complete. We recommend that you avoid resuming your exercise regime for the first 5 days post-treatment. Eating a low calorie, healthy diet helps to increase the treatment’s effectiveness. This can help you to benefit in the long term. When required, a referral to a dietician is advised to provide you with the support you need to keep the weight off. We would like to see you again in a month to 6 weeks to review the treatment and to plan additional treatments when needed.

You are advised to ensure that you remain well hydrated after your Aqualyx Treatment. A low-fat diet is important so that you put less stress on your liver as it processes the fat which is being broken down. After treatment, you can resume gentle exercise when you feel able.

It’s recommended to avoid exposure to temperature extremes when after Aqualyx Treatment. You’ll need to avoid sunbathing, saunas and steam rooms for a week post-treatment. To improve your body’s response to treatment, keep pinching the area that was treated. This will stimulate it and help the Aqualyx to work properly.

SIDE-EFFECTS OF AQUALYX

The side-effects of Aqualyx include swelling, bruising and pain in the treated area. These effects can last for anything up to six weeks post-treatment. With Aqualyx, there’s a small risk of getting an infection as with many procedures.

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT AQUALYX TREATMENT

1. WHAT IS THE DOWNTIME ASSOCIATED WITH AQUALYX TREATMENT?

It’s best to take things easy for the first few days post-treatment if you are having treatment in the body. Many people find that they are able to return to work after the treatment is administered when the face has been treated. If you are thinking of having treatment in the face and you sit behind a desk all day, there is likely to be no problem with returning to work after you undergo the procedure. If you are having treatment in the body we recommend that you arrange to have a few days off to rest after your Aqualyx appointment at the London Lip Clinic.

2. HOW LONG WILL MY FACE TAKE TO RECOVER?

If you opt to have Aqualyx administered to your face, you’re likely to experience some swelling and discomfort in the area that was treated. Typically, this lasts anything from 5 to 28 days. Once the swelling subsides, there may be some bruising under the skin. This takes about 28 days to go away completely. It’s important to note that any pain or discomfort is minimal when the face has been treated.

3. HOW LONG WILL MY BODY TAKE TO RECOVER?

Compared to recovery in the face, recovery in the body is a bit more difficult. As Aqualyx Treatment is more aggressive when the body is being treated, you’ll experience some pain and swelling for a number of days post-treatment. It’s important to start wearing a compression bandage as soon as the procedure is complete.

After a few days, you’ll find that any pain or discomfort from the swelling subsides, and you’ll be left with bruising in the treated area. Typically, the bruising is quite bad, so you’ll probably want to keep the treated area covered. In most cases, patients tolerate the bruising pretty well, along with any downtime, as they are looking forward to seeing great results.

4. HOW MUCH PAIN WILL I HAVE TO TOLERATE?

Aqualyx Treatment is often quite painful for the body but this is not the case when the face is being treated. For the face, the pain is much more tolerable. Whether you are having the procedure in the face or body, a local anaesthetic is used to make the experience of having treatment more bearable.

When the body is being treated, there is going to be pain after the procedure is complete. For this reason, you’ll probably want to go straight home to rest for a few days. When the face receives treatment, this is much easier to tolerate and patients experience no pain or discomfort at all.

5. HOW DO I KNOW HOW MANY TREATMENTS TO HAVE?

The number of treatments you need is going to depend on how much fat there is in the problem area. After the first treatments have been carried out, many people will be able to notice a reduction in fat in the treated areas. Areas such as the chin will need as many as 3 Aqualyx Treatments. Larger areas (like the thighs for example) may benefit from up to 8 treatments.

6. HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT LAST?

If you remain a healthy weight after Aqualyx Treatment, the results you’ll see are as good as permanent. We recommend you continue to live a healthy lifestyle as part of the process of treatment. A poor diet and little or no exercise is the recipe for an unhealthy weight and a disproportionate amount of fatty deposits on the face and body.

7. HOW SAFE IS AQUALYX?

In the UK, Aqualyx has been CE approved which means that it meets the required safety standards for use. Treatments have been used in 50 countries across the globe and over 2 million procedures have been successfully carried out.