Following your Fat Dissolve Injection treatment, it is essential to follow the aftercare advice below to ensure optimal results and minimise any potential side effects.

IMMEDIATE POST-TREATMENT EFFECTS

• After treatment, you may experience slight redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, or itching in the treated area. This is a normal reaction and typically resolves within a few days.

• Small lumps may develop but should disappear within a few days. If you are concerned, contact your practitioner.

• Numbness and reduced sensation in the treated area are common and may persist for several weeks to months—this always resolves naturally over time.

• The area may remain tender to touch for several weeks. You may take paracetamol or codeine for pain relief but avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

• Rarely, allergic reactions can occur, appearing as small lumps the size of a 1p coin. If this happens, contact your practitioner immediately.

• If you have a history of facial herpes, there is a risk the injections could trigger an outbreak of cold sores.

HOW TO REDUCE SWELLING & BRUISING

• Apply an ice pack to the treated area to minimise swelling.

• Massage Arnica gel into the area 3-4 times a day to help with bruising and swelling.

• Wearing a compression garment can also support the healing process.

WHAT TO AVOID

• Do not wash the area or take a hot shower for 8 hours post-treatment.

• Avoid intense heat such as sunbeds, swimming, saunas, and direct sun exposure. If unavoidable, wear SPF 50.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours as sweating may cause the solution to be excreted through the skin, reducing effectiveness.

• Avoid alcohol to help your liver process the fat more efficiently.

DIET & HYDRATION

• Drink at least 2 litres of water per day for the next week to support fat elimination.

• Consider increasing your fibre intake to help remove toxins through digestion.

• Following a low-carb, high-protein diet for 72 hours post-treatment (e.g., steamed vegetables with fish, chicken, or meat, avoiding bread and potatoes) is not mandatory but will optimise results.

RESULTS & FOLLOW-UP TREATMENTS

• A gradual reduction in fat thickness will occur. Some people start noticing changes as early as 3 weeks after treatment, but the body will continue processing fat for up to 4 months after your final session.

• Multiple treatments may be required depending on the treatment area.

  • One session will produce minimal results.

  • Sessions should be spaced 4 weeks apart, or 2 weeks apart if treating multiple body areas simultaneously.

• Weight gain will prevent full results—maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine post-treatment will enhance and prolong the benefits.

FAT DISSOLVE INJECTIONS AFTERCARE