Lipolysis injection is a procedure that injects ingredients that act directly on fat cells to break them down and induce their excretion out of the body. This is a method that continues to receive attention because it allows you to focus on fat in areas that are difficult to lose through exercise or diet.
In this article, we summarize the working principles of fat-dissolving injections, suitable areas, reactions that occur after the procedure, and matters that need to be managed together to increase the effect.
How it works
How fat-dissolving injections work
Representative ingredients used in fat-dissolving injections are: Phosphatidylcholine (PPC)and Deoxycholate (DC)It is. These ingredients dissolve fat cell membranes, liberating intracellular fat, and help the decomposed fatty acids to be discharged out of the body through the lymphatic system and bloodstream.
Target areas
Mainly used area
- Under the chin (double chin) — one of the most commonly applied areas
- fat inside the forearm
- Fat in the abdomen and flanks
- Inside thighs and knees
- Fat around the back and armpits
- Facial cheek fat (bacal fat)
After injection
Reactions after treatment
After a fat-dissolving injection, it is normal for an inflammatory reaction to occur at the injection site. This is because this reaction is part of the fat cell breakdown process.
- Swelling — Most common after the procedure, most severe within 1 to 3 days and gradually lessening thereafter
- Heat and pain — There may be heat and pain at the injection site, which will ease within a few days.
- Bruising — Bleeding from the needle may cause bruising, which will absorb within 1 to 2 weeks.
- Hard feeling – During the fat breakdown process, it may temporarily feel hard.
To maximize results
Lifestyle management to increase effectiveness
- hydration — Adequate fluid intake is recommended to help excrete broken down fatty acids
- light cardio — A few days after the procedure, light walking and aerobic exercise help lymph circulation and drainage.
- lymphatic massage — Gentle lymphatic massage around the treatment area helps reduce swelling (but avoid immediately after the treatment)
- Dietary Management — High-fat and high-calorie eating habits can lead to re-accumulation of broken down fat, so it is important to manage them together.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many times should I get it?
- It varies depending on the area and amount of fat, but is generally performed 3 to 5 times at 2 to 4 week intervals. After the first treatment, the number of treatments is adjusted depending on the reaction.
- Can I hit multiple areas at once?
- It is possible, but if too many areas are treated at once, the burden of swelling may increase. The number and scope of areas are determined in consultation with the medical staff in charge.
- How is it different from liposuction?
- Liposuction is a method of physically removing fat through surgery, while lipolysis injection is a non-surgical method that injects ingredients to break down fat cells. Liposuction has a higher removal efficiency, but if you want to return to your daily routine without a recovery period, you often choose lipolysis injections.
