Because Aqualyx® is a non-surgical treatment (no incisions or stitches required), there are no general anaesthetic risks and scarring is very unlikely. People treated with Aqualyx® will typically experience minimal side effects when compared to more invasive procedures, such as liposuction. There is a risk of redness, tenderness, bruising or swelling at the injection site, but this should subside within a few days. The manufacturers report that, to date, no major side effects of Aqualyx® use have been reported to them.
There are areas of the body and face that do not decrease or tone up even through dieting and regular exercise. Our experience is that we can shift this stubborn fat when all else fails with this new technology — fat removal injections. Common areas our patients want to transform are under the chin (the jowls), around the hips (the muffin top), under the upper arms (bingo wings) and the stomach, hips, chest, inner and outer thighs, knees and ankles. Both men and women come to our clinic for this treatment because of its effectiveness. While fat removal injections are not a great option for larger areas of unwanted fat, they are perfect for people who are at a healthy weight but have a little extra in an isolated area. If you want to remove larger amounts of fat or want to lose a significant amount of weight, non-surgical fat removal treatments are not the best choice. As with any cosmetic weight-loss procedure, it isn’t a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Removing specific fat cells will be permanent, but maintaining reduced fat cells after treatment is down to you. We can’t work miracles if you don’t do the work needed to maintain your treatment.