Get the Skinny on LipoDissolve

3 May 2012, thriveportland on the topic of Lipo Dissolve Portland, Lipodissolve Portland, Portland Medspa

We’ve written before about the weight loss alternatives offered at Thrive, but LipoDissolve receives a lot of press coverage. For all its popularity it deserves more attention than one short paragraph in a blog post. As swimsuit season approaches and the limitations of diet and exercise become more apparent, many of our patients want to know about the treatment. Since it emerged as an alternative to liposuction, patients, bloggers, and doctors have begun researching LipoDissolve for themselves. If you have small stubborn fat stores you want to shed before summer, LippoDissolve may be right for you, but it’s good to know the facts first.

“Dissolving” Fat
Contrary to its name, the treatment doesn’t actually dissolve fat. Through a series of microinjections, doctors precisely target small fat stores with a unique chemical compound. The actual ingredients will vary, but most consist of natural enzymes, multivitamins, and phosphatidylcholine—which is used as an FDA-approved treatment for breaking down blood fats. Instead of “dissolving” fat stores, the injections will kill fat cells, which the body then naturally flushes out.

Benefits
Because LipoDissolve isn’t actually surgery, it doesn’t require the downtime of liposuction. Some patients have noticed swelling and mild to moderate discomfort which is commonly relieved by Tylenol. The precise targeting of the injections can eliminate fat in areas like the chin where treating with liposuction isn’t always the best option. Usually within three treatment sessions, patients notice results, which become more pronounced as the series of LipoDissolve treatments progress.

Risks
There have been no documented risks related to LippoDissolve treatments. Because it’s new, studies are still underway, and the FDA has not yet approved the treatment. Initial findings from the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery, though, tested and found that LipoDissolve resulted in no serious side effects. Of course, any procedure carries risk, so it’s important to undergo treatment from a board-certified physician like Dr. Maddox.

If you want to look your best this summer but fear the surgical complications of liposuction, LippoDissolve may be right for you. Contact us for a consultation today.