Fat Dissolving Injections, also known as lipolytic injections, are minimally invasive treatments that use injectable solutions to permanently destroy localized fat deposits. The most common active ingredient is deoxycholic acid (found in Kybella, Belkyra, and Aqualyx), a naturally occurring molecule in the body that breaks down and absorbs dietary fat. When injected into targeted areas, it disrupts fat cell membranes, causing them to rupture and release their contents. The body then naturally metabolizes and eliminates the destroyed fat cells through the lymphatic system over several weeks, resulting in permanent fat reduction in the treated area.
Multiple small injections placed in a grid pattern across the treatment area using fine needles
Deoxycholic acid breaks down fat cell membranes, causing cells to rupture and release contents
Body initiates natural inflammatory response to clear destroyed fat cells (this causes temporary swelling)
Macrophages engulf destroyed fat cells and lymphatic system removes waste over 4-6 weeks
Destroyed fat cells are gone permanently - they cannot regenerate or accumulate fat again
15-30 minutes per session
Minimal - swelling 1-2 weeks, work same day
Before: Area cleaned and marked. Ice or numbing applied. Photos taken for before/after comparison
During: Multiple small injections (20-50 depending on area) placed systematically. Stinging or burning sensation during injection. Takes 15-30 minutes
After: Immediate swelling, redness, tenderness in treated area. Swelling peaks at 2-3 days then gradually subsides over 1-2 weeks. Bruising common. Mild discomfort managed with over-the-counter pain relief. Return to work same day
Results: Fat reduction becomes visible at 4-6 weeks as body eliminates destroyed cells. Multiple sessions (2-6) usually needed 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results
2-6 treatments typically needed
Depends on amount of fat and desired reduction. Spaced 4-6 weeks apart
15-25% per session
Cumulative effect - results improve with each treatment. Up to 50% reduction possible
All side effects are temporary and part of the normal treatment process
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