Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections

Non-surgical fat reduction treatment that permanently destroys fat cells in targeted areas for body contouring.

Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections

Treatment Pricing

Treatment
Duration
Price
Tummy Area for 2 Sessions
30 minutes
£180
Double Chin for 2 Sessions
30 minutes
£150

Results develop gradually over 2-8 weeks; most people need 2-4 sessions, spaced 6-8 weeks apart.

Aqualyx is a deoxycholic acid-based injectable used to reduce small, stubborn fat pockets that persist despite healthy habits. It is not a weight-loss procedure and works best for localised areas on clients near their healthy weight range.

How It Works

  • Disrupts fat cells: deoxycholic acid destabilises the fat cell membrane
  • Natural clearance: released fat is processed via the lymphatic system
  • Gradual change: visible improvement builds over 2-8 weeks after each session

Suitable Areas

  • Double chin (submental) - jawline refinement
  • Lower abdomen / flanks - stubborn ‘pouch’ or love handles
  • Bra-line / back rolls - small localised bulges
  • Inner knee / thigh - select small pockets

Not intended for large-volume reduction or general weight loss.

The Treatment Process

  1. Consultation & assessment - medical history, photos, expectations, consent.
  2. Planning & marking - area mapping and dose calculation
  3. Numbing - topical/local anaesthetic for comfort
  4. Micro-injections - precise placement across the mapped grid
  5. Aftercare explained - review and next-session plan

What to Expect

  • Immediately: warmth, stinging and swelling is normal
  • First week: tenderness and firm areas may persist; bruising is possible
  • 2-8 weeks: gradual reduction as your body clears the treated fat
  • Sessions: typically 2-4 sessions, spaced 6-8 weeks apart

Aftercare (Summary)

Keep the area clean. Avoid alcohol, heat and strenuous exercise for 48-72 hours. Do not massage unless instructed. Light walking and good hydration support recovery. For chin treatments, avoid pressure (tight straps) and makeup for 24 hours.

Safety & Expectations

We use CE-marked products and follow strict hygiene protocols. Results vary by area and individual response. Destroyed fat cells do not return, but remaining cells can enlarge with weight gain.

Urgent signs: severe increasing pain, spreading redness, dark/ulcerating skin, fever, or new facial weakness after chin treatment - contact the clinic immediately.

️ Contraindications

For your safety, please read this list-if any apply, contact us before booking.

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Active infection or skin disease at/near the treatment area
  • Known allergy/hypersensitivity to deoxycholic acid or bile-salt derivatives
  • Significant liver or kidney disease
  • Bleeding disorders or use of anticoagulants (individual risk assessment)
  • Uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune disease (individual assessment)
  • Previous permanent filler or implants in the treatment area
  • BMI or fat volume outside the small, localised range suitable for this treatment
  • Under 18
All of the above will be discussed during consultation

Aftercare Instructions

Expect swelling, warmth, tenderness and firmness for several days. Keep the area clean; avoid heat (sauna/steam/sunbeds), alcohol and strenuous exercise for 48-72h. Do not massage or manipulate the area unless your practitioner advises it. Gentle walking and hydration are encouraged. For chin areas: avoid makeup for 24h and avoid tight straps/pressure. Compression garments may be suggested for body areas if advised. Paracetamol can be used for discomfort. Avoid ibuprofen/aspirin unless specifically advised. No facials or aggressive treatments on the area for 2 weeks.

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Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections FAQ

It contains deoxycholic acid, which disrupts fat cell membranes. Your body then clears the released fat naturally via the lymphatic system. Destroyed fat cells do not return, but remaining cells can still enlarge with weight gain.

Most people need 2-4 sessions per area, spaced 6-8 weeks apart. The exact number depends on the size of the pocket and your response.

Small, localised pockets such as the double chin, lower abdomen ‘pouch’, flanks, bra-line, and inner knees or thighs. It’s not suitable for large-volume reduction.

Swelling, warmth, tenderness and firm nodules are common and may last several days to a couple of weeks as the area settles.

Fat cells that are destroyed are gone permanently. A stable lifestyle helps maintain results.

Common: swelling, bruising, tenderness, temporary numbness or firmness. Rare but serious risks include infection, ulceration/skin necrosis, and nerve irritation (e.g. temporary smile asymmetry after chin treatment). Seek urgent assessment if you notice severe increasing pain, spreading redness, dark/ulcerating skin, fever, or new facial weakness.

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