What is Lipolysis?
Lipolysis is an effective local slimming, local fat reducing method. The main active ingredients in lipolysis injection used in local slimming are phosphatidylcholine, L-carnitine and organic silicon obtained from soy beans. Local fat does not mean very large areas of fat deposition. What is meant are the flanks on both sides of the waist, fat deposition back in the bras area, belly, leg or knee interiors, arm or ankle thickness or jowl problems. It can also be applied to restore male breast growth (gynecomastia).
How is lipolysis performed?
In the lipolysis technique, a very thin needle with a length of 12 millimeters passes through the skin and the injection is made into a depth of approximately 6-8 millimeters.
How does the lipolysis injection work?
When injected, these substances make the fat cell membrane permeable. In recent studies, it has been observed that phosphatidylcholine disrupts the walls of some fat cells and removes the fat content, while completely deforming and removing some fat cells. In addition to this, the results similar to liposuction was achieved by melting on the fat cell walls. The substance is injected in high dosages. When it reaches a certain amount in the fat area, it melts the fats in that area. It is mostly used on the legs, belly or around the waist.
How many sessions are required for lipolysis application?
After the injection, mild redness, swelling and edema are observed for 3-4 days. The application is not painful, it is quite easy. During the few days following the injection, the patient feels as if there is a bruising pain in the area. Injection areas begin to feel hot when touched a few hours after application. The next day, a mild touch may cause pain at the injection site. All these effects gradually disappear.
Does lypolysis have any side effects?
After the injection, mild redness, swelling and edema are observed for 3-4 days. The application is not painful, it is quite easy. During the few days following the injection, the patient feels as if there is a bruising pain in the area. Injection areas begin to feel hot when touched a few hours after application. The next day, a mild touch may cause pain at the injection site. All these effects gradually disappear.
After how many sessions do the effects of the application emerge?
The number of sessions varies according to the volume of the fat in the area. Effects starts to emerge by 3th-4th sessions. According to the amount of fat in the body, after 6-10 sessions of application the effects gradually increase.