non surgical AESTHETIC treatments

WHAT IS FILLER? 

Filler is made of Hyaluronic Acid. A water loving molecule that acts like a sponge and fills up with water upon injection filling out fine lines/wrinkles and plumping lips. Young skin is moisturized with this hyaluronic acid and naturally occurring sugar. It keeps our skin hydrated via absorption of the water. As we age, this volume of hyaluronic acid decreases and fine lines begin to appear that will eventually turn into wrinkles. In the lips, this causes thinning, loss of fullness, volume and definition. We can also develop vertical or marionette lines around the mouth that cause your mouth to droop, giving you an unhappy appearance. Nasolabial folds can also become deeper due to age-ing along with other factors such as sun exposure, lifestyle, muscle imbalances and so on. 

 WHAT IS AQUALYX?

Aqualyx is an injectable treatment meant to target and melt away stubborn pockets of fat on the body.

WHY FAT DISSOLVING INJECTIONS? 

Sometimes no matter how hard you work out and how carefully you watch your diet, you just can't seem to get rid of stubborn body fat. Working out is great for all-over fat reduction, toning, and overall health, but unfortunately you can't "spot treat" fatty areas on the body. Do all the lunges you want, but if your stubborn inner-thigh fat won't budge, you may be a good candidate for body contouring. This is where Aqualyx comes into play.

HOW DOES IT WORK? 

The body has its own system in place for burning excess body weight. Acidic bile is naturally produced by the liver to aid in the process of breaking down fat. Aqualyx uses a synthetic form of this acid that's derived from plant-based ingredients, so it's safe to use in the body. It's delivered to the fatty areas through multiple small injections. The acid works to eliminate fat by breaking down the structure of the fat cells. Once broken down, fat cells are dissolved, or liquefied. Once it escapes the cell, the fatty liquid can then be easily burned as the body metabolizes it.

HOW DO I KNOW ITS RIGHT FOR ME?

One important thing to understand about Aqualyx is that it is not a weight loss treatment. It is advertised as "body contouring," meaning if you have a lot of weight to lose, Aqualyx won't make that happen. The best candidates for Aqualyx are those who are already leading a healthy lifestyle and maintaining their weight through regular exercise and a balanced diet. This is because Aqualyx works as a spot reducing treatment for pockets of fat, and NOT as an all over fat treatment or weight loss solution. Once you are at your desired weight, you'll be able to discern whether or not there are many stubborn areas of fat that could be treated by Aqualyx. If you eat healthy and exercise and have stubborn areas of fat that won't go away, then yes, you're a great candidate for Aqualyx body contouring!

WHY NOT JUST EXERCISE?

Even people who workout are prone to fatty areas on the body. These pockets of fat may be impossible to get rid of through exercise alone, because exercise reduces fat all over the body. The results you see from exercise won't be targeted to a specific area, which is why "spot treating" fatty areas through exercise simply doesn't work. Furthermore, our bodies naturally try to hold onto fat stored in the subcutaneous layer as a way of conserving energy, which is another reason why some areas of fat are so resilient to exercise. Aqualyx targets these stubborn fatty areas in the subcutaneous layer--the layer of fat just underneath our skin.

DOES IT HURT? ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS?

Don't stress! Only minor discomfort is to be expected with this treatment as fine needles and numbing cream are used for all areas to make injecting as comfortable as possible. Potential side effects of this treatment are bruising, swelling and tenderness to the treated area.

WHERE CAN IT BE USED?

Aqualyx can be used in pads or pockets of fat anywhere on the body.
Some of the most popular areas extra fat around the abdomen, love handles, inner thigh, double chins, armpits, upper arms, hips, and buttocks. 

WILL I NEED MORE THAN ONE TREATMENT?

The number of treatments you need depends on how much fat is in the area you want to target and how your body reacts to Aqualyx. Some people see dramatic improvements with one or two treatments. You can get treated once or up to eight times, depending on the area you want to target. Smaller areas require less treatments (usually 1-3), but larger areas or more stubborn fat will probably require more--possibly up to 8. 

HOW LONG DO RESULTS LAST?

If you keep a healthy lifestyle, the fat treated by Aqualyx is very unlikely to return. When fat cells have been treated by the Aqualyx injection, they are permanently gone--as long as you don't gain weight. One way to ensure long-lasting results is to continue to exercise and maintain a healthy diet. Consider this another good incentive to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

HOW LONG IS RECOVERY? 

This treatment takes six weeks for final results to be seen, as it takes time for your body to drain away the burst fat cells. Expect significant swelling for the first 5-10 days as water is drawn into the area and fat cells start to burst. Be sure to plan your treatment well in advance of any events you may be attending.

IS THERE ANYONE WHO CAN NOT HAVE THIS TREATMENT?   

Those with diabetes, liver or kidney disease, active skin problem in the area to be treated or are taking blood thinning medicine e.g. warfarin are not eligible for fat dissolving.