Fat Dissolving Injections: A Non-Surgical Solution for Stubborn Fat
Fat dissolving injections offer a safe, effective, and non-surgical way to reduce stubborn fat pockets that are resistant to diet and exercise. These treatments are designed to target and break down localised fat deposits, resulting in a more contoured and sculpted appearance.
How Do Fat Dissolving Injections Work?
The treatment involves injecting a specialized solution, typically containing deoxycholic acid or phosphatidylcholine, directly into the area of concern. These ingredients work by breaking down fat cell membranes, allowing the body to naturally eliminate the fat through the lymphatic system. Once the fat cells are destroyed, they do not regenerate, making this a long-lasting solution when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
Fat dissolving injections are particularly effective for treating:
Double chin (submental fat)
Jawline contouring
Upper arms (bingo wings)
Abdomen and flanks (love handles)
Thighs and knees
Key Details
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Price
From £250 depending on treatment area size
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Pain
Minimal
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Recovery Time
Variable depending on treatment area. Patients may experience mild swelling, redness or tenderness post-treatment, which typically resolves within a few days.
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Treatment timings
1-4 treatments 6 weeks apart
What DR Lizzie SAYS
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FAQs
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Fat dissolving injections are non-surgical treatments designed to reduce small, stubborn pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet or exercise. They work by breaking down fat cells, which are then naturally eliminated by the body’s lymphatic system over several weeks.
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The treatment uses an injectable solution containing deoxycholic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body and helps to break down dietary fat. When carefully injected into targeted areas, it causes fat cell membranes to rupture. Once destroyed, those fat cells cannot return.
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Fat dissolving injections are ideal for contouring and refining specific areas such as:
Double chin (submental area)
Jawline
Abdomen and flanks
Thighs or “saddle bags”
Upper arms (“bingo wings”)
Bra bulge or small back rolls
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Yes — when performed by a qualified medical professional using CE-marked or FDA-approved products such as Aqualyx or DesoBody/DesoFace. At Morris Aesthetics, all treatments are carried out by Dr Lizzie, ensuring medical precision and safety. Each client is fully assessed to confirm suitability before treatment.
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A local anaesthetic or numbing cream is applied beforehand. You may feel mild stinging, warmth, or pressure during the injections, but discomfort is minimal and short-lived.
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Mild swelling, redness, or tenderness can occur for a few days as the body begins to break down the fat. Occasionally there may be light bruising or firmness in the area, which subsides naturally. Most clients resume normal activities within 24–48 hours.
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You may start to notice visible contouring after 3–4 weeks, with optimal results developing over 6–8 weeks as the body flushes away dissolved fat cells. Results are long-lasting provided you maintain a stable weight.
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A course of 2–4 treatments, spaced around 4–6 weeks apart, is usually recommended depending on the size of the area and the desired outcome.
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Yes. They can be combined with skin tightening procedures such as HIFU or RF microneedling to further enhance definition and firmness once the fat has reduced. Your practitioner will tailor a plan based on your goals.
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Once fat cells are destroyed, they cannot return. However, remaining fat cells can enlarge with weight gain, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps preserve results long-term.
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