{"id":1179,"count":2,"description":"","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/categories\/lipoluus-en\/","name":"Lipolysis","slug":"lipoluus-en","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":{"melior_seo_intro":"Lipolysis, also known as fat-dissolving injections, delivers a lipolytic product into a small area of fat to reduce it locally. At Melior Clinics in Tallinn it is performed under the chin, along the jawline and on the cheeks, and on the body, for example the abdomen, flanks, upper arms and thighs. It is not a weight-loss treatment, and suitability is assessed at a consultation.","melior_seo_body":"<h2>What is lipolysis and how does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>In injection lipolysis a fat-dissolving (lipolytic) product is injected through a fine needle directly into the fat beneath the skin. The active ingredients break down fat cells, and the released fat is cleared gradually by the lymphatic system and metabolism. This is why changes appear over several weeks rather than straight away.<\/p>\n<p>Lipolysis is intended for small, localised pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise, such as a double chin or love handles in people of normal weight. It does not replace weight loss or liposuction, and it does not treat loose skin. If an area has more loose skin than fat, another method may suit better; the specialist also chooses the product to match the area and skin.<\/p>\n<h2>Lipolysis treatments at Melior Clinics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/double-chin-lipolysis\/\">Double chin lipolysis<\/a> \u2013 double chin, jawline and cheeks.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/body-lipolysis\/\">Body lipolysis<\/a> \u2013 abdomen, flanks (love handles), upper arms, inner and outer thighs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/prices\/\">Prices<\/a> \u2013 the full price list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What happens during the treatment?<\/h2>\n<p>At the consultation the specialist assesses the amount of fat, skin elasticity and your health, and explains what lipolysis can and cannot achieve. The area is cleansed, numbing cream is applied if needed, and the product is injected in small amounts into several points in the fat layer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Duration: about 20\u201330 minutes for the face, 30\u201345 minutes for the body, up to an hour for a larger area.<\/li>\n<li>Course: usually 2\u20134 sessions for the face and 2\u20135 for the body, 4\u20136 weeks apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who should not have lipolysis?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>pregnancy and breastfeeding;<\/li>\n<li>inflammation, infection or a skin condition in the area;<\/li>\n<li>liver disease;<\/li>\n<li>immune system disorders and autoimmune diseases;<\/li>\n<li>allergy to the active ingredients;<\/li>\n<li>bleeding disorders or blood-thinning medication;<\/li>\n<li>acute illness or fever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The final decision is made by the specialist at the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>After the treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Swelling, tenderness and redness are expected after lipolysis, as they are part of the tissue's response to fat breakdown. They usually last 2\u20135 days. Under the chin the swelling can be quite visible for the first days, so a session just before an important event is not advisable. Itching, a feeling of tightness and small bruises can also occur. For the first 24\u201348 hours, exercise, sauna, hot baths, massage, sunbeds and strong sun are not recommended, nor is make-up on the treated area on the day itself. Drinking enough water supports recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How many lipolysis sessions are needed?<\/h3>\n<p>Usually 2\u20134 for the double chin and 2\u20135 for body areas, 4\u20136 weeks apart. The exact number depends on the amount of fat and skin condition.<\/p>\n<h3>When are results visible?<\/h3>\n<p>First changes are usually noticeable after 2\u20134 weeks. The final result develops over 6\u20138 weeks, once the body has cleared the broken-down fat.<\/p>\n<h3>Do fat-dissolving injections hurt?<\/h3>\n<p>The injections can be slightly uncomfortable, but most patients find them tolerable. Afterwards the area stays tender and swollen for a few days.<\/p>\n<h3>Is lipolysis a way to lose weight?<\/h3>\n<p>No. It reduces fat in a small, clearly defined area and does not noticeably change body weight. If weight increases later, the fat cells remaining in the area can grow larger.<\/p>\n<h3>How is lipolysis different from liposuction?<\/h3>\n<p>Liposuction is a surgical operation in which fat is removed through a cannula in one go. Lipolysis is an injection treatment without incisions or general anaesthesia: fat reduces gradually, and several sessions are usually needed.<\/p>\n<p>The service is provided by Melior Clinics (Star Company O\u00dc, Estonian Health Board licence L04198), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn, Stockmann department store, 5th floor.<\/p>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}