Lipodissolve - continued
Lipodissolve consists of phosphatidylcholine (PPC), a naturally occurring substance within the body that comprises up to 60% of cell membranes, facilitates cell membrane transport, and is a component in bile that is responsible for emulsifying the fat we consume in our diet for absorption. Several injections are delivered in the treated area using a small gauge needle.
Most people experience only mild discomfort that is very tolerable. Common side effects are a burning or stinging sensation that frequently lasts for up to an hour after the injections. Taking Tylenol before treatment can help minimize this. Some patients will notice bruising or discoloration that fades with time. All patients experience mild to significant localized swelling and redness in the treated area. This is normal and expected. The majority of the swelling will subside after 2-3 days. Occasionally, an itching sensation is described as the inflammation resolves, taking Benadryl can help alleviate this. Patients will notice the formation of slightly tender lumps or nodules under the skin, which is expected as the fat is dissolved. This reaction is temporary.
Lipodissolve is ideal for treating the abdomen, upper/lower back, upper arms, hips, thighs, knees, buttocks, and love handles. The frequency of your treatments will depend on the body area and how much fat needs to be dissolved. Typically patients return every 2-4 weeks for 4-6 treatments.
One of the advantages of Lipodissolve versus surgical alternatives is that it is minimally invasive, and patients can typically return to normal activity immediately. While some tenderness and discomfort is to be expected, overall the treatments are very well tolerated. On the average, patients begin to see noticeable improvement after 2-4 sessions. While many experience results sooner, we cannot guarantee this.
Often, we inform patients that for the first several weeks while the body’s inflammatory response is prominent, they will feel “bloated” in the treated area. This is expected and only temporary. Once the body begins metabolizing the fat, contour improvement occurs.
Lipodissolve has been proven in clinical studies and in more than 50,000 documented cosmetic treatments to be a permanent solution to fat, especially fat that seems to be resistant to diet and exercise. Lipodissolve is not a weight-loss program but rather a body sculpting/shaping program. You will notice a difference more in inches than in pounds.
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