- Thighs
- Hips
- Double chin/neck
- Fat of the cheeks and mid
face
- Fat deposits of the lower
eye pads
- Upper arms
- Lower arms
- Upper abdomen
- Lower abdomen
- Love handles
- Fat deposits of the back
- Knees and legs
Is
LipoDissolve safe?
Yes, it is considered very safe. It is a mixture of naturally
occurring substances that we eat every day. The mixture that
is injected is primarily a combination of phosphatidylcholine
also known as soy lecithin and B vitamins. Dietary supplements
of phosphatidylcholine or lecithin are advocated for the
treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Thousand of treatments have been
given and no serious adverse event has been reported.
What are
the side effects?
Common side effects might include some light burning,
bruising, swelling and aching in the area injected. Women
should avoid treatment just before and during their menstrual
period, as this may create a greater degree of discomfort and
swelling. Cellulite treatment is generally more uncomfortable
but this can be reduced with topical anesthetics or ice.
Dr. Ichinose will explain during
your consultation and treatment reactions that are both common
and rare and what side effects can be expected.
Do the injections hurt?
Most people experience mild discomfort from the injections.
The needle is very small: the same size that is used to give
an insulin injection. Some people report a mild soreness at
the injection after the shots are given. This soreness can
last up to a week. However, a pain reliever is included in the
injection solution.
How long
is the downtime or recovery?
Depending on the body area treated, patients often return to
normal activity immediately after treatment. Patients having
facial treatments for a double chin or facial fat may have
extensive and unattractive swelling and may wish to stay off
work for three to four days, although this is not necessary.
The normal time for swelling to resolve is one week. Some
minor swelling or soreness may persist longer.
How many treatments will I need?
This varies from patient to patient and body areas targeted.
It is normal that results are seen in one to four sessions,
although your case can differ.
How long
does it take to work?
The treatments take about 30 minutes to perform. Initially
there is some increased swelling for up to a week. It takes
six to eight weeks for the full body sculpting effect to occur
and the inflammatory process to be complete. Treatments
are repeated every six weeks. If you address large body areas,
such as the abdomen, and require several sessions, you may
notice minimal results between the first and second session.
Many smaller areas, like a double chin, often give
satisfactory results two months after a single session.
Results vary from patient to
patient. Sculpting can be very dramatic in some patients and
have excellent cosmetic results, while minor in others
depending on their body type and metabolic profile. |
