Fat Dissolving

What to expect

1. Consultation & assessment: Sophie Gatward, NP, reviews your health history and goals and checks that the fullness is a small pocket of fat, rather than loose skin or another cause that needs a different approach.
2. Treatment day: The area is cleansed and may be marked, then a series of small injections is placed into the fat. The appointment usually takes 20–30 minutes.
3. Right after: Swelling and tenderness are expected for several days, and swelling can be quite noticeable. Bruising, numbness or firmness in the area are also common.
4. Following weeks: As your body gradually clears the treated fat cells, the area can look more refined over about 4–6 weeks.
5. Series & long-term: Most people need more than one session to reach their goal. Results are long-lasting as long as your weight stays stable.

Aftercare tips

• Follow the personalized instructions you receive at your appointment — they take priority over these general tips.
• A cool compress wrapped in a clean cloth, used gently for short periods, can help ease swelling and discomfort.
• Sleeping with your head slightly raised for the first few nights may help swelling settle.
• Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and hot tubs for the first day or two.
• Don't massage the treated area or put pressure on it unless you've been told to.
• Keeping your weight stable helps you maintain your results over time.

Possible side effects

• Swelling, which can be quite noticeable, along with tenderness and bruising — these usually settle over several days.
• Numbness, tingling or firmness in the treated area, which usually fades gradually.
• Redness or small bumps at the injection points.
• Rare but serious: irritation of a nerve near the jawline, which can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness, or trouble swallowing. These are usually temporary but should be reported to the clinic right away.
• Rare but serious: skin injury, such as an open sore, or infection at the injection site — contact the clinic if you notice a sore, spreading redness or worsening pain.