Love handles and stubborn belly fat may persist, regardless of the dieting or exercise you are doing. For people who want something less intense than surgery, fat-reducing injection treatment offers a simple, targeted way to tackle these areas. It focuses on the destruction of small fat pits. It can be used to naturally contour the abdomen and sides, depending on your goals.
How Does Fat Reduce Injection Work?
To understand the treatment clearly, here is a simple breakdown of how the fat reducing injection works.
Lipolysis Process
Fat-dissolving injections trigger chemical lipolysis, the process by which adipocytes (fat cells) are destroyed. This is not fat shrinking; it is apoptosis and necrosis of adipocytes. It means that the targeted fat cells permanently die. Areas like the abdomen, chin, thighs, and flanks respond well due to their dense subcutaneous fat layer.
Active Ingredients
The injection contains sodium deoxycholate or deoxycholic acid, identical to the body’s natural bile acid. The chemical acts as a surfactant that interferes with the phospholipid of fat-cell membranes. This leads to cell membrane solubilization, causing the fat cell to rupture. Emulsification is a process that transforms triglycerides, which are typically present in a semi-solid state, into a liquid form.
Natural Flush-Out
After the fat cell ruptures, the liquid triglycerides leak into the surrounding tissue. This liquid fat is then collected by your lymphatic system and transported through your lymph channels to the liver. The liver metabolizes it in the same way it processes dietary fats. The body naturally flushes out the dissolved fat in a matter of weeks.
Approved Brands
Kybella (FDA-approved) contains synthetic deoxycholic acid. It can destroy fat under the chin. Aqualyx contains a modified compound that binds to fat cells, increasing their breakdown.
Medical Supervision
These chemicals actively destroy fat cells. Therefore, accurate depth, dosage, and area of application are significant. The fat reducing injection can cause injuries to nearby tissue, disproportionate loss of fat, or infections in case of the wrong application site. That is why only trained medical professionals are authorized to administer them.
Step-by-Step Action
The doctors inject the solution into a mapped grid pattern across the fatty area. The injection targets clusters of cells with great accuracy. The solution then diffuses through the cells and binds to the fat membranes, causing controlled cell destruction. Inflammation occurs over the next few days. This indicates that the body has started the clean-up process.
Gradual Results
The application area gradually thins as the lymphatic system removes the fat that has been destroyed. The inflammation resolves, and the skin adapts to the reduced volume. The treatment of fat reducing injection typically shows significant improvement after 2-3 sessions spaced one to two weeks apart.
Lipotropic Support
Lipo-Max and MICC (Methionine Inositol Choline Cyanocobalamine) contain B12, amino acids, antioxidants, and metabolism-boosters. They operate through enzymatic fat-mobilization pathways. They increase the breakdown of stored fat and help in energy generation. It will not only kill fat cells but also accelerate the metabolic process of fat consumption.
Who Can Have Fat Reduction Injection?
Here are the details about the right candidates for fat reduce injection:
Good Skin Elasticity
Individuals with firm and elastic skin will naturally achieve the best results, as their skin can contract smoothly when the body metabolises and eliminates the dissolved fat. The more elastic the skin, the better your outcome and the tighter and more sculpted you will look.
Medical Restrictions
This treatment should not be used by pregnant & breastfeeding women, people with a history of active infection, autoimmune disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders, or severe liver disease. These restrictions protect patients from complications during the fat-metabolism process.
Doctor Evaluation
A qualified medical professional must confirm suitability, review medical history, and determine the appropriate injection technique. The number of sessions required also depends on the fat density, lifestyle, and expected results.
Chin and Jawline Treatment
Fat-reducing injections are frequently used to reduce double chin fullness and enhance jawline definition. There are two standard products, Kybella and Aqualyx. They can effectively destroy fat cells in the submental area, resulting in predictable outcomes.
Body Contouring Areas
Fat found in the abdomen (belly fat), love handles, hips, and buttocks can be improved with injections. There are also several small fat pockets located in the inner thigh, outer thigh, upper arm, underarm area, and knees, which can also be treated effectively. These regions typically resist the traditional weight-loss methods.
Conclusion
A fat reducing injection targets explicitly the fat pocket you want to shrink. This enables you to reshape body areas such as the abdomen or Love Handles with little to no downtime. Laveen Medical Weight Loss & Wellness offers advanced fat-dissolving treatments to help you change your life for the better! Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today!
