Aqualyx®

AQUALYX - The Solution For Problem Areas

Aqualyx®, developed for the non-surgical reduction of localised fat under the skin is a gel-based aqueous solution, which dissolves fat and is biocompatible and biodegradable.

Aqualyx® works by causing the dissolution of fat cells. The body then expels the released fatty acids naturally.

Aqualyx® is a compound solution from the deoxycholate family that has been physically modified and, by creating a slow release sugar-based system, the biological half-life is reduced which results in minimal side effects.

THE TREATMENT

The treatment should only be performed by a doctor or surgeon, and specialist training is given to every doctor before they offer Aqualysis™.

Typically, two treatments are required for each area being treated; patients report good tolerance of the treatment.

The treatment will be repeated between two and eight times depending on the number of small pockets of fat tissue to be reduced. The treatment is repeated every three to four weeks.

After each treatment patients can expect some swelling, redness and skin irritation and tenderness in the area treated, which will subside after four to six days.

Contraindications: pregnancy and lactation, liposdystrophy, pathological conditions and for those under 18 years or over 60 years.

AREAS THAT MAY BE SUITABLE FOR AQUALYX:

• Thighs
• Knees
• Below buttocks
• Hips
• Stomach
• Chin
• Back

Why regular exercise and health nourishment not always work

You pay close attention to a wholesome lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating healthy, yet that one pad of fat that troubles you most will not disappear? The cause for this lies within our genetics and the special structure of our fat cells in certain areas. The human body naturally stores fat in order to supply energy in times of restraint. Fat cells located in the subcutaneous fat tissue are difficult to diminish, as only their contents and overall volume can be altered, but not the fat cells themselves. These particular fat cells cannot be reduced and continuously serve as a reliable depot for the body to store fat.

How does AQUALYX work?

AQUALYXTM contains desoxycholan-acid, a secondary bile acid. With the assistance of bacteria our body is able to produce this acid itself in the liver in order to aid the digestion of fat. The fat-dissolving effect of this acid was utilised by Prof. Pasquale Motolese, the inventor of AQUALYXTM, who developed a synthetically manufactured variant. The active substance locks on to the the fat cell walls and starts to operate, resulting in the cell wall becoming instable and releasing the fatty acid that is stored within. Cell residue is removed by the body’s defenses and the non-attached fatty acids are metabolised and converted into energy.

Which areas of the body can be trated with Aqualyx?

Used for the dissolution of fat depots, AQUALYXTM can be administered all over the entire body. e.g. Double chin | prejowl sulcus | upper arms | arm pits | waist | hips | saddle bags | knees | shackles | augmented fat depots located on buttocks, chest and the inner thighs. AQUALYXTM is also a possible treatment of pseudogynecomastia and buffalo humps.

How many treatments are required?

The amount of treatments varies according to the desired degree of amendment, the dimensions of the fat depot and the individual reactions of the fat tissue. On average you will have to expect around 3 to 5 appointments, with 3-week intervals, until you can actually perceive the results. A treatment with AQUALYXTM does not result in weight loss. Healthy nutrition as well as an exercise regimen are an absolute necessity to ensure success of the treatment.

How is the treatment with Aqualyx conducted?

Using thin, flexible cunnlas, AQUALYXTM is injected directly into the subcutaneous fat tissue. The treatment is virtually painfree, as fat tissue is almost free of sentience and AQUALYXTM contains an additional local anaesthetic. Immediately after the injection the affected area may redden and swell to a slight degree. As with any treatment with a hypodermic needle, minor haematoma might develop. All these are expected side effects that abate within a couple of days after the treatment.

What should I pay attention to after a treatment with Aqualyx?

Do not apply any cosmetics onto the treated area within the following 12 hours and avoid all direct sources of heat and radiation (sunlight, UV-radiation, sauna etc.) Furthermore you should abstain from particularly demanding physical exercise for 7 days. As the thus released fatty acids are converted into additional energy, it is especially important that you keep a strict and healthy diet, otherwise your body will simply store the fat in an alternative fat depot.

When is the treatment with Aqualyx not recommended?

AQUALYXTM is not recommended when the patient is suffering from acute or chroncal skin diseases in the affected area. For safety reasons all patients with a medical history including anaphylactic reactions, severe allergies, severe organic or physical illnesses, autoimmune diseases or diabetes, as well as women who are pregnant or during lactation are excluded from any treatment with AQUALYXTM.

Would you like to know more about Aqualyx?

Your attending medical practitioner will answer all your questions during a personal consultation and consider whether a treatment with AQUALYXTM is adviseable. Schedule your personal appointment today.