Lipodissolve™ Treatment

Considered a non-surgical alterative to liposuction, Lipodissolve™ treatment produces dramatic results after only a few sessions. Personal results from Lipodissolve™ vary, but its safety and simplicity make it a top choice for anyone wishing to eliminate stubborn accumulations of fat. Read the sections below for basic Lipodissolve™ procedure patient instructions for before and after the procedure.

How to Prepare for the Lipodissolve™ Procedure – Patient Instructions

Because Lipodissolve™ treatment is non-surgical, very little in the way of formal preparation is required in comparison to more extensive cosmetic surgeries. It is a good idea not to skip meals and to drink plenty of water on the day of your treatment. This will decrease the likelihood of painful bruising. The doctor you have chosen to perform your Lipodissolve™ procedure will provide you with a Lipodissolve™ cost estimate and patient instructions prior to administering the injections. Following these instructions will help to minimize discomfort during and following the procedure.

During your initial consultation, your doctor will perform an examination of the areas that you wish to target through Lipodissolve™ treatments. Measurements of your weight, circumference, and skin fold thickness will be taken at this time. Based on your goals and needs, your doctor will give you an estimate of how many injections per session and how many treatment sessions it will take to achieve your desired results. Lipodissolve™ treatment is gentler on your body than other methods of fat removal because it is gradual. You will see signs of improvement, but seldom achieve your target weight loss goal after a single treatment session.

Not everyone is a good candidate for Lipodissolve™ treatment. If you are uncertain if you have diabetes or a thyroid problem, your doctor may order some blood work prior to agreeing to perform the procedure as these conditions may render Lipodissolve™ ineffective or increase your risk of complications. Lipodissolve™ is only proven to work well for removing small to medium deposits of fat. If you have been diagnosed with severe to moderate obesity, then you will likely need to prepare for Lipodissolve™ therapy by first losing as much weight as possible through diet and exercise. If you are unable to lose weight through these means, liposuction may be the answer.

The Lipodissolve™ Procedure

Lipodissolve™ treatment involves the removal of fat using chemical injections. The Lipodissolve™ formula consists of vitamins, enzymes, and a natural, soy-derived substance called phosphatidylcholine, the main chemical component in soya oil. Phosphatidylcholine is a very safe substance, which has been used by doctors in higher doses as a treatment for high cholesterol. The needle used in the Lipodissolve™ treatment is very fine, about the size of an acupuncture needle. If you do not elect to use local anesthetic to numb the injection site, then you will experience a slight stinging sensation, but most patients report that it is bearable. Once the Lipodissolve™ treatment is injected into the targeted fat deposit, the molecular bonds between the fat molecules are dissolved, causing the fat to change its phase from solid to liquid. The procedure itself only takes about 15 to 30 minutes. The body uses its natural waste-filtration organs such as the liver and the intestines to gradually issue the fat out of the body over the next few weeks to months. Most patients observe improvement in their treated areas after about four weeks. The most successful course of Lipodissolve™ therapy is a series of treatment sessions carefully calibrated to build off of the positive results you are already exhibiting. Treatment sessions are always spaced between six to eight weeks apart.

Lipodissolve™ can be used on almost any area of the body that carries a small, but stubborn fat deposit. The treatment is often used to diminish the appearance of a double chin, to remove unsightly underarm fat, or to decrease the width of your waist, sometimes by several inches. It can even be used to improve the appearance of baggy eyes. Lipodissolve™ treatment is not effective in the treatment of large fat deposits, so consult your doctor to determine whether Lipodissolve™ or liposuction is a better choice for improving your body contour or facial appearance.

Lipodissolve™ Recovery

Recovering from a Lipodissolve™ is a very quick process. Most doctors will not require you to take any time off from your regular responsibilities following treatment. Ask your doctor prior to undergoing the procedure if 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. Your Lipodissolve™ doctor will give you post- procedure patient instructions on how to control any side effects.

Some patients opt to take part of the day off to decrease their swelling using a cold compress and take over-the-counter or prescription pain medication as required. Some patients simply ignore the discomfort and go right back to work. A minority of patients who undergo Lipodissolve™ treatment experience nausea, fever, or dizziness, and it is difficult to predict who will experience these effects. You should probably refrain from any strenuous exercise on the day you receive your injections and stick to gentle exercises for about a week following surgery. Wearing a tight workout garment that compresses the injection site may decrease the pain you experience while exercising.

As for the benefits of a Lipodissolve™ treatment session, the body naturally eliminates the chemically weakened fat cells over the course of four weeks to three months. Lipodissolve™ professionals stress that the fat-busting injections do not necessarily result in weight loss, but rather a modification of the body’s contours.

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