Fat Dissolving Treatments

If you have decided to proceed with this treatment please be advised that effects of fat-dissolving include swelling, bruising and pain in the treated area. These effects can last up to six weeks post-treatment. You may need to take paracetamol to manage the pain. It’s recommended to avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin and Ibuprofen. These medications can stop the body from responding well to the treatment.
Within the first day or two, any swelling is going to double in size. Over the next 7 days, the swelling will go down. In some rare cases this is going to take longer. Swelling is a good indicator that your body is responding to the treatment.

For the first 48 hours post-treatment, the area that was treated is going to look red and feel warm. It’s common to experience some bruising, itching, and fairly minor aches and pains. For up to a month, the skin in the area that was treated is going to feel numb. In rare cases there are symptoms such as hyperpigmentation, diarrhoea and nausea. Women may experience intracycle menstruation as a side-effect of the treatment. In spite of these effects, you will be able to resume your regular routine a few days after the treatment is complete. We recommend that you avoid resuming your exercise regime for the first 5 days post-treatment. Eating a low calorie, healthy diet helps to increase the treatment’s effectiveness. This can help you to benefit in the long term. When required, a referral to a dietician is advised to provide you with the support you need to keep the weight off. We would like to see you again in a month to 6 weeks to review the treatment and to plan additional treatments when needed. Ensure that you remain well hydrated after your treatment. A low-fat diet is important so that you put less stress on your liver as it processes the fat which is being broken down. After treatment, you can resume gentle exercise when you feel able.