How do I know if LipoDissolve is right for me?
You may be a candidate for LipoDissolve if you have small to moderate areas of fat deposits that need reduction, or you are unable to undergo liposuction. During your consultation the physician will evaluate your condition and profile, and decide whether LipoDissolve is the right solution for you.

How effective is LipoDissolve?
Results may vary depending on the site that is treated. Most patients can expect a reduction of two to six centimeters or one to two inches of fat deposits per treatment.

Will the fat return after LipoDissolve treatment?
The fat will return if you gain more weight in the future. Follow-up observations of LipoDissolve have shown that the fat deposits often stay off quite well in the treated area even if some overall weight gain is experienced.

Can results become uneven?
Different injection techniques can be used for fat reduction. In procedures for fat reduction there have been no reports to date of unevenness in the injection areas. Often LipoDissolve has been used to correct uneven effects from other procedures, such as liposuction and lipoplasty. However, we use an additional treatment of suction/massage and ultrasound that assists in evening out the solution to insure a smooth and even result.

Which part of the body can be treated with LipoDissolve?
LipoDissolve can be used to address fat deposits of the following areas:

• Thighs
• Saddle bags
• Hips
• Double chin/neck
• Fat of the cheeks and mid face
• Fat deposits of the lower eye pads
• Upper arms
• Lower arms
• Upper abdomen
• Lower abdomen
• Love handles
• Fat deposits of the back, bra bulges
• Knees and upper legs

Is LipoDissolve safe?
Yes, it is considered very safe. It is a mixture of naturally occurring substances that we eat every day. The mixture that is injected is primarily a combination of deoxycholic acid derived from plant sources and phosphatidylcholine also plant derived. . Dietary supplements of phosphatidylcholine o are advocated for the treatment high cholesterol, fat synthesis and proper hormone metabolism.  Over eighty-seven thousand treatments have been given and no serious adverse events have been reported.

What are the side effects?
Common side effects might include some light burning, bruising, swelling, irritation, discoloration and aching in the area injected. Women should avoid treatment just before and during their menstrual period, as this may create a greater degree of discomfort and swelling. The treated areas will be uncomfortable for a day or two, although this can be reduced with topical analgesics or ice.

Do the injections hurt?
Most people experience mild discomfort from the injections. The needle is very small: the same size that is used to give an insulin injection. Some people report a mild soreness or an occasional pin prick at the injection sites while the shots are given. This soreness can last up to a week. However, a pain reliever is usually included in the injection solution.

How long is the downtime or recovery?
Depending on the body area treated, patients often return to normal activity immediately after treatment. Patients having facial treatments for a double chin or facial fat may have extensive and unattractive swelling and may wish to stay off work for three to four days, although this is not necessary. The normal time for noticable swelling to resolve is one week. Some minor swelling or soreness may persist longer.

How many treatments will I need?
This varies from patient to patient and body areas targeted. It is normal that results are seen in one to four sessions, although your case can differ.

How long does it take to work?
The treatments take about 30 minutes to perform. Initially there is some increased swelling for up to a week. It takes six to eight weeks for the full body sculpting effect to occur and the inflammatory process to be complete. Treatments are repeated every three to four weeks. If you address large body areas, such as the abdomen, and require several sessions, you may notice minimal results between the first and second session. Many smaller areas, like a double chin, often give satisfactory results two months after a single session.
Results vary from patient to patient. Sculpting can be very dramatic in some patients and have excellent cosmetic results, while minor in others depending on their body type and metabolic profile.