Targeted injectable treatment for small areas of stubborn fat
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Liquid Lipo refers to an injectable preparation containing phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate, often shortened to PCDC. It is used in small, defined areas rather than across large ones, and it is delivered as a course of appointments.
You should know its regulatory status before deciding. The only injectable approved by the FDA for fat reduction is deoxycholic acid, approved for fat beneath the chin and not for other areas of the body. PCDC preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has stated that it has not evaluated the safety or effectiveness of these ingredients for this use. Where PCDC is used, it is being used outside approved indications on a prescriber’s judgement for an individual patient.
We say this plainly because you are entitled to it. If this forms part of your plan here, it follows an assessment, it is administered by a qualified provider in a clinical setting, and you will be told what to expect and what the risks are. It is not suitable for everyone and it is not a weight loss treatment. If you would rather consider an approved option or a different approach entirely, that is a conversation we are happy to have.
Whether liquid lipo is right for you is decided at a consultation before anything is booked. Your provider will look at the area, your health history and your goals.
Most areas need a short series of sessions spaced several weeks apart. The number is agreed in advance rather than extended as you go.
Best suited to small, defined pockets such as under the chin, along the jawline or a small area of the abdomen, rather than large regions.
Swelling, tenderness and some redness in the treated area are expected for several days and are part of how the treatment works. We will tell you what to expect before you start.
Given by a qualified medical provider in a clinical setting, never supplied for self-injection, with aftercare and follow-up included.
Liquid lipo refines shape in one area. It is not a weight loss treatment, and it works best for people who are already close to their goal weight.
The area is marked and the injections are placed across it. The appointment itself is short. Swelling, tenderness and sometimes bruising follow and settle over days. You will be given written aftercare.
Any injectable carries risk. For this category the FDA has specifically noted reports of scarring, infection, skin irregularity, cysts and firm painful nodules, and has linked some of these to improper technique and to products bought online for self-injection. We discuss the risks with you before treatment rather than afterwards, and we do not supply this for use outside the clinic.
No. The only FDA-approved injectable for fat reduction is deoxycholic acid, approved for under the chin only. PCDC preparations are not approved and are used off-label on a prescriber’s judgement.
A course. The number depends on the area and is agreed before you start.
There is discomfort during and swelling and tenderness afterwards, typically for several days.
Weight gain can enlarge remaining fat cells in the area and elsewhere. This is not a treatment that removes the need to manage weight.
It is not suitable for everyone. Pregnancy and breastfeeding, certain medical conditions, some medications, active infection in the area and certain autoimmune conditions are all reasons to avoid or delay.
No. The FDA has warned specifically about products bought online and self-injected, and about injections given by improperly licensed providers. We do not supply this for use outside the clinic.
Book a consultation or call (602) 834-4234. Your provider will look at the area with you, explain your options honestly and help you decide whether liquid lipo or another approach makes the most sense.
Our approach to aesthetics is about restoring what time, sun and gravity have changed, in subtle steps that look natural. Your provider assesses your whole face before recommending any treatment, so every result looks balanced and refreshed.
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