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AQUALYX is a solution of deoxycholic acid, a compound which has been used in various fields of human medicine since its discovery. Present also in the human body, deoxycholic acid is used in the emulsification of fats for the absorption in the intestine.

It causes cell lysis. Interestingly, it’s non-selective, meaning it lyses all cells. However, it has a greater affinity for fatty tissue than protein tissue, so fat tissue is more susceptible to break down. It prompts a mild inflammation in the skin afterwards, which helps clear the cellular debris. When injected into fatty tissue, it disrupts the membrane of fat cells, leading to cell breakdown. 

There are few ways to solve the problem of small pockets of fat. The presence of fat is regarded as a sign of ageing in the lower face. Even with weight loss and exercise, some people cannot achieve the jawline they desire due to hereditary reasons, and with age, this fat compartment becomes fuller. 

Plain liposuction in the area will remove the fat, but does not give significant tightening to the tissues, and there can be a concern of seeing the platysma muscle bands through the skin following treatment. Fat dissolving injections are an easy, non-invasive way to decrease this fat, while tightening the skin. 

Aqualyx is for pockets of stubborn fat. We can treat a number of different areas with Aqualyx. Here is a list of body fat dissolving treatment areas:  

• Double chin (pocket of fat under the chin) 
• Back fat - Bra back fat 
• Arm fat (bingo wing area)  
• Sstomach fat and six-pack definition/six packs abs 
• Love handles 
• Flanks and waist 
• Inner and outer thighs 
• The area under the buttocks 
• Bingo wings 
• Fat knees /fat above knees