What is Aqualyx and what is it used for?
Aqualyx is a phosphatidylcholine -free solution, in which the main substance is sodium deoxycholate . The substance dissolves fat and destroys cellular membrane - in a process called adipocytolysis. When injected into the fatty tissue, Aqualyx causes the destruction of fatty tissues, which are then transported into the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
What does the treatment with the Aqualyx preparation entail?
Once the physician qualifies the patient to undergo the treatment, the part of the body to be injected is laid out. The intralypotherapy treatment consists in administering the Aqualyx preparation directly into the fatty tissue through injection. Usually these are 2 injections using a special needle. The injected preparation is additionally composed of an anaesthetising preparation, which makes the treatment actually painless. The entire procedure takes 30 minutes. After the treatment the, the injected area could be swollen and locally bruised and tender.
What are the advantages of the Aqualyx treatment?
The treatment is less invasive and painful because the number of injections is decreased. The effectiveness is increased thanks to the change of active substance.
The treatment can be performed on numerous area of the body such as:
Thoracic folds
Arms
Abdomen
Hips
Area under the buttock
Inner side of the thighs
Inner side of the knees
Lipomas,
Buffalo hump (after anti-retroviral therapy).
Recommendations
Pre and post treatment, it's advisable to follow a low-fat diet, avoid alcohol and drink lots of water to help eliminate toxins. The day after a session you should wear a compressor belt in the treated area.
Results
The results are visible from the first session and are permanent; the full results will be seen one month after application. The number of treatments required depends on the patient's physiology however four sessions split one month apart is the norm.
What are the contraindications?
• acute kidney and liver diseases
• diabetes
• blood diseases connected with excessive bleeding, permanent use of blood-thinning medicine,
• some thyroid diseases (Aqualyx can be performed on patients with thyroid autoimmune disorders, Hashimoto disease, but only in the case when the level of antibodies is low or equals zero),
• pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Prices
Localised fat (abdomen), 1 vial £150, 2 vials £250, 4 vials £450. 3 sessions from £450. Recommended up to 5 monthly sessions
Localised fat (arms), 2 vials £250 per session, 3 sessions £750. Recommended up to 5 monthly sessions
Localised fat (double chin), £300, 3 sessions £750. Recommended up to 5 monthly sessions
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