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ABDOMEN AND FLANKS

Aqualyx®

WHAT IS IT FOR?

Reduces localized fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise, without the need for surgery

HOW IT WORKS

Aqualyx, also known as intralipotherapy, is a non-surgical medical treatment that consists of injecting an aqueous solution (based on acid/sodium deoxycholate) directly into subcutaneous adipose tissue. This solution destroys the membrane of fat cells (adipocytes), liquefying them, and then being eliminated naturally by the body's lymphatic system.

Aqualyx is therefore not a substitute for liposuction in cases of large volumes of fat to be removed, in these cases surgery/liposuction will be more indicated. It serves to treat small to moderate localized and "resistant" fat deposits, in a logic of body and facial contouring, and not as a method of weight loss. For this, it is desirable that the patient has a balanced weight and realistic expectations regarding the result.

It is also important to have adequate hydration before and after treatment, as water facilitates the elimination of destroyed fat cells and contributes to the effectiveness of the procedure.

The most common sites for treatment with Aqualyx are the jowls and chin, the abdomen and flanks, the inner thighs and knees, the back, and the upper arms.

Unlike the fat aspirated in liposuction, the fat destroyed by Aqualyx cannot be reused or reintroduced into other areas of the body, as it is eliminated by the body itself.

PROCEDURE DURATION

30 minutes

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

The injected solution itself already includes anesthetic

SCARS

No scars

HOSPITAL STAY

Procedure performed in the office

RECOVERY

Resumption of daily activities practically immediately. It is recommended to avoid intense physical exercise, heat (saunas, hot baths) and direct sun exposure in the first 48 hours

RISKS AND MOST FREQUENT PROBLEMS

In the first few days, swelling, redness, sensitivity to touch and bruising at the injection site. Temporary hardening of the treated area and numbness may also appear, which usually resolve in 6 to 8 weeks. Rarely, skin necrosis may occur

PROCEDURE LONGEVITY

Destroyed fat cells do not regenerate, so the results tend to be long-lasting as long as the patient maintains a stable weight. It usually takes between 2 to 5 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart, to achieve the desired final result