FAT DISSOLVING

What should I avoid after fat dissolving injections?

Until the day after your fat dissolving injections, you should avoid:

How to reduce swelling after fat dissolving injections

Here are some great ways you can minimise any swelling from your fat dissolving injections:

Avoid hot environments until the swelling has resolved. This includes hot showers, saunas and sitting out in the sun.
You can take an antihistamine on the day of your treatment, as long as you are medically suitable.
Avoid touching, scratching or picking at the skin of your jawline.
Gently apply a wrapped ice pack intermittently (10 minutes on, 10 minutes off) for the first 4 hours after your fat dissolving injections.

How to reduce bruising after fat dissolving injections

If you are worried about bruising from fat dissolving injections, consider following these steps:

Avoid excessive alcohol for 24 hours
Avoid intense exercise for the first day
Gently apply a wrapped cold pack intermittently for the first few hours after your fat dissolving injections (be careful not to apply any pressure).
If you have bruising after your fat dissolving injections, you can cover it with makeup the day after your treatment.

What to expect in the first few months after fat dissolving injections

In the first few days, there will be some swelling and tenderness. As this settles, you’ll notice the skin of the treated area may feel firm and numb to touch. This is to be expected, and will gradually improve over the following few weeks. The final result will be visible 8 weeks after your procedure.
Generally, at least 2 sessions of fat dissolving injections are recommended at a minimum. Those with more fat, more fibrous fat, and those who want to achieve a more pronounced result will need more sessions.
As fat dissolving injections permanently remove treated fat cells, the result is also permanent. However, future weight gain may mean that you can put fat on in the treated area, but it will be much less compared to if you hadn’t undergone the treatment.

Are there any side effects with fat dissolving injections?

All cosmetic medical procedures have potential side effects.
When performed with skill, caution and care, fat dissolving injections is categorised as a low-risk procedure. You can reduce the risk of side effects by following proper fat dissolving injection aftercare.
While it is unlikely, some fat dissolving injection side effects that you may experience include:
Skin redness that will gradually improve in the first few days.
Bruising which has about a 5-10% risk and can be covered with makeup.
Double chin fat injections also have a rare risk of temporary lower lip weakness.
If you ever notice any rashes or skin discolouration after fat dissolving injections, it is important that you get in touch with us for an assessment. You can send an enquiry of your concerns using our contact form.