subject: The Benefits of Lipodissolve [print this page] The process involves dissolving fat with injections, and is fairly simple. Qualified doctors use a mixture of approved chemicals, including FDA-approved phosphatidylcholine, to destroy fatty deposits under the skin. The list of additional ingredients in each injection vary depending on the doctor used.
During the process, the site that is to receive injections is first coated with a numbing gel. Next, injections of the chemical solution are placed into layers of fat and connective tissue in the subject's body. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis, and no anesthesia is needed. Patients have resulted that procedures last as little as 30 minutes. Lipodissolve can be used to get rid of fat in the abdomen, thighs, saddlebags, knees, arms and even in the eyelids. There is limited downtime following the procedure, and most people are able to continue their daily activities, including workouts, soon after treatment. Results can be expected around three weeks after treatment, though several treatments are needed to give the patient the best results.
Many doctors who use the procedure on patients recommend that the patient be at or near his or her goal weight before beginning treatment. The treatment is not necessarily as effective on patients who still have a great deal of fat to lose, and is most effective on "trouble" areas rather than as an all-over treatment and weight loss option.
Costs of treatments vary from $400 to $1,200 per session, depending on number of injections needed and the doctor performing the procedure. Do research on qualified doctors in your area before undergoing Lipodissolve treatments.
