How Long Do Injection Lipolysis Results Take?

Injections lipolysis is a procedure that chemically eliminates the number of fat cells within a treatment area. The FDA-approved treatment that most cosmetic centers use to eliminate double chin fat via injection is called Kybella.

These injections are placed directly into the fat layer below the skin. The active ingredient utilized within Kybella is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring element within the body that dissolves fat. 

It explicitly dissolves the membrane surrounding the fat cell, causing its internal contents to spill and then be flushed out by the lymphatic system, permanently eliminated from the body.

How Long After Treatment Can I See Results?

The fat dissolving injection results window takes about 4 to 8 weeks to be fully visible, and in some cases, further developments are possible up to 12 weeks after the sessions.

On average, about six sessions are needed for satisfactory results, each spaced a month apart. Given the timeline, final results need about six months to appear.

How Long Do These Results Last?

 

It's important to understand that fat is not stored in the body freely. Fat is stored within special cells known as adipocytes. When needed for energy and other body functions, fat cells release their contents back into the blood.

When we gain weight, fat cells don't increase in number; the cells expand and store more contents. The same occurs when losing weight; their volume is just reduced.

Fat-dissolving injections are designed to break down fat cells, but the results can be undone if you gain weight, which will cause the remaining tissues to expand.

Therefore, once you have your desired results, treatments are expected to last unless there's a significant increase and body weight and fat mass.

What If These Results Don't Go As Planned?

With all cosmetic procedures, there's always room for error. Kybella's injectable treatment can cause medical complications such as nerve injuries, uneven smiles, and asymmetrical results.

With the AirSculpt® Injection Revision, patients can quickly fix aesthetic issues stemming from a botched injection treatment.

Our procedure uses patented, robotically controlled technology that can remove fat cells one-by-one through freckle-sized entryways. We can also transfer fat with equal finesse to provide you with the ideal, smooth submental results you've always deserved. Better yet, results kick in right away since AirSculpt directly removes fat cells as opposed to killing the internally. 

For more information on how we can help you, come to our Phoenix office for your free consultation.