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Lipodissolve emerged as a treatment for stubborn fatty deposits in the body in Italy during the 1980s. Since then, Lipodissolve has become one of the safest, cheapest and effective ways to remove unwanted fat from the body. But don’t jump off the treadmill yet – it’s not an answer to weight loss. Let’s take a closer look at how it works.

The ins and outs of Lipodissolve
The main ingredient in Lipodissolve is soy-derived phosphatidylcholine, or lecithin. Other ingredients can vary, depending on the doctor or location, and can include B vitamins and a local anaesthetic.

Using micro-fine needles, such as those commonly used in acupuncture, the mixture is injected into the subcutaneous layer of fat, and acts to break down the outer layer of the fat cells. As the fat is no longer contained within a call wall, the body sends in its cleaners to reabsorb it, much like it would a bruise.

For some people, Lipodissolve has also improved the skin’s elasticity, and reduced appetite, spurning further weight loss. For most people, results are visible after 2 weeks, and improvements continue for 2-3 months.

Incidentally, various types of health practitioners have used lecithin for many years. Naturopaths will often give clients soy lecithin to help balance the liver’s digestion of fats, helping with weight loss, and doctors have used phosphatidylcholine for years as a way to remove fatty deposits from the circulatory system.

Lipodissolve or Liposculpture?
Unlike traditional Liposculpture, Lipodissolve is a non-surgical procedure, so there are no hospital stays. There are some differing opinions on whether or not the fat cells are permanently removed, however. As we don’t develop any more fat calls after puberty, once they’re removed, they’re gone forever, which is why Liposcuplture has been so popular over the years.

Unfortunately Liposculpture involves a long, painful recovery time for some people, and pressure bandages need to be worn for 2-3 months after the procedure. It’s a good idea to raise the question of just how permanent Lipodissolve is with your doctor when you are weighing up your options.

While Lipodissolve may not be as effective on certain areas of the body as Liposculpture (particularly for larger sections), it does a great job on abdominals, chin, and arms, and is great for getting rid of cellulite. The amount of treatments needed depends on what and how many areas are done, and usually there will be a 6-8 week gap between them.

But does it hurt?
Like all invasive treatments it does hurt, but how much is an individual thing. Some people hate needles with a passion, and for them, a locally applied anaesthetic on the arm, wrapped in plastic, may be the answer. It will increase the time of the treatment, but it means that even the worst needle-phobe won’t feel a thing.

Over 95% of people elect to have a local anaesthetic added to the Lipodissolve mix. Not only does it reduce needle discomfort, it has also proved to reduce the possibility of side effects for many people.

And speaking of side effects – yes, there are some. Commonly, along with needle discomfort, many people experience swelling, itching, mild burning sensations and, in some cases, bruising. More often than not they go away within a day or two, and can be reduced with some mild painkillers.

There have been problems in the past with Lipodissolve, when administered by unqualified hands. Like any cosmetic surgery procedure, it pays to read as much as you can on the subject and then get advice from a well-regarded plastic or cosmetic surgeon.