Injections lipolytiques Dubai

Fat Dissolving Injections in Dubai — Non-Surgical Fat Reduction with Kybella and Aqualyx

Stubborn pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise are a common frustration. Whether it is a double chin that affects your profile, fullness along the jawline, or small localised fat deposits on the body, these areas can be difficult to address without surgical intervention — until now.

Fat dissolving injections offer a non-surgical solution to permanently destroy fat cells in targeted areas. At her clinic in Dubai, Dr. Saba Al Marush uses FDA-approved and CE-marked injectable lipolytiques traitements to help patients achieve a slimmer, more defined appearance without liposuccion or chirurgie.

This page explains how lipolytiques injections work, the products available, what to expect from traitement, and how they compare to alternative fat reduction methods.

How Do Fat Dissolving Injections Work?

Fat dissolving injections contain active compounds that destroy fat cell membranes when injected into subcutaneous fat deposits. Once the cell membrane is disrupted, the fat cell releases its contents and is gradually metabolised and eliminated by the body’s natural lymphatic and metabolic processes over the following weeks.

Because the fat cells are permanently destroyed, the results are long-lasting. The treated fat cells do not regenerate, meaning the reduction is permanent as long as the patient maintains a stable weight.

Products Used: Kybella and Aqualyx

Kybella (Deoxycholic Acid)

Kybella is an FDA-approved injectable traitement containing synthetic deoxycholic acid, a molecule that naturally occurs in the body and aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into subcutaneous fat, deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cell membrane, causing the cell to rupture and be cleared by the body.

Kybella is specifically approved for the traitement of submental fat (double chin) and is one of the most extensively studied lipolytiques traitements available, backed by robust clinical trial data.

Aqualyx (Phosphatidylcholine and Deoxycholate)

Aqualyx is a CE-marked injectable lipolytiques solution containing a compound based on phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate. It works through a similar mechanism — disrupting fat cell membranes and triggering their elimination. Aqualyx is approved for use in a wider range of traitement areas beyond the chin and is widely used across Europe and the Middle East.

Both products are effective, and the choice between them depends on the traitement area, patient anatomy, and clinical preference.

Treatment Areas

Fat dissolving injections are most effective for small to moderate localised fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise:

• Double chin (submental fat): This is the most common and well-studied traitement area. Fat dissolving injections can significantly reduce submental fullness and improve jawline definition. For more information, visit our double chin removal page.
• Jowls: Small deposits of fat along the jawline that contribute to a heavy, sagging lower face.
• Bra fat: Localised fat deposits around the bra line on the upper back.
• Inner knees: Small fat pads on the inner knee that create a bulging appearance.
• Upper arms: Stubborn fat deposits that do not respond to exercise.

It is important to note that lipolytiques injections are not a weight loss traitement. They are designed for targeted reduction of localised fat deposits in patients who are at or near their ideal body weight.

The Treatment Process

A typical lipolytiques injection session proceeds as follows:

1. Consultation: Dr. Al Marush assesses the traitement area, evaluates the amount of subcutaneous fat, and determines whether lipolytiques injections are appropriate.
2. Marking: The traitement area is marked with a grid pattern to ensure even, systematic product distribution.
3. Numbing: Topical anaesthetic cream or local anesthésie is applied to minimise discomfort.
4. Injection: Multiple small injections are administered across the marked grid, delivering the lipolytiques solution directly into the fat layer.
5. Post-traitement: The area is massaged briefly to distribute the product evenly.

Each session takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.

How Many Sessions Are Needed?

Most patients require 2 to 4 traitement sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The number of sessions depends on:

• The volume of fat in the traitement area
• The desired degree of reduction
• Individual response to the traitement

Some patients with smaller fat deposits may see satisfactory results after 2 sessions, while those with more substantial deposits may need up to 4 or occasionally more. Results become progressively more visible after each session as the body continues to process and eliminate the destroyed fat cells.

Expected Side Effects and Récupération

Fat dissolving injections cause a significant inflammatory response in the traitement area — this is a normal and expected part of the fat cell destruction process. Common side effects include:

• Swelling: Moderate to significant swelling for 3 to 5 days (this is the most prominent side effect, particularly in the submental area)
• Redness and warmth: The treated area may appear red and feel warm for several days
• Firmness or hardness: The area may feel firm as the body processes the destroyed fat cells
• Bruising: Mild bruising at injection sites for 5 to 7 days
• Numbness or tingling: Temporary nerve irritation is possible, particularly in the chin area

Most patients can return to work and normal activities within 2 to 3 days, though social downtime may be longer due to visible swelling, especially for chin traitements.

Are Results Permanent?

Yes. Once fat cells are destroyed by the injection, they do not regenerate. The fat reduction achieved is permanent. However, remaining fat cells in the area can still enlarge with significant weight gain. Maintaining a stable weight through a healthy lifestyle is essential to preserving the results.

Fat Dissolving Injections vs. CoolSculpting

Both lipolytiques injections and CoolSculpting are non-surgical fat reduction traitements, but they differ in mechanism and application:

• Mechanism: Fat dissolving injections use chemical lysis (destroying fat cell membranes with injectable compounds), while CoolSculpting uses cryolipolysis (freezing fat cells to trigger natural cell death).
• Precision: Injections offer greater precision for small, targeted areas like the chin and jowls. CoolSculpting is better suited for larger areas with applicator-sized fat deposits.
• Sessions: Injections typically require 2 to 4 sessions; CoolSculpting usually requires 1 to 3 sessions per area.
• Downtime: Injections cause more pronounced swelling; CoolSculpting tends to cause numbness and mild discomfort.
• Results timeline: Both show full results over 8 to 12 weeks as destroyed fat cells are eliminated.

Fat Dissolving Injections vs. Liposuccion

Liposuccion remains the most effective method for removing larger volumes of fat and provides the most dramatic results. However, lipolytiques injections offer several advantages for suitable candidates:

• No chirurgie, incisions, or anesthésie required
• No compression garments needed
• Minimal downtime compared to surgical récupération
• Suitable for patients who prefer a conservative, gradual approach

For patients with larger fat deposits or those seeking more dramatic single-session results, liposuccion may be the more appropriate option. Dr. Al Marush will recommend the best approach based on your individual anatomy and goals.

Questions fréquemment posées About Fat Dissolving Injections

Do lipolytiques injections hurt?

Patients may experience a stinging or burning sensation during injection, which is normal and typically lasts a few minutes. Topical or local anesthésie is applied to manage discomfort, and most patients tolerate the intervention well.

How soon will I see results?

Initial results may be visible 4 to 6 weeks after the first session, as the body processes the destroyed fat cells. Full results are typically apparent after completing all recommended sessions, usually 8 to 12 weeks after the final traitement.

Can lipolytiques injections tighten skin?

Fat dissolving injections primarily reduce fat volume. Some patients experience mild raffermissement cutané due to the inflammatory response and collagen stimulation. However, patients with significant skin laxity may need additional raffermissement cutané traitements for the best aesthetic outcome.

Is Kybella better than Aqualyx?

Both products are effective for fat dissolution. Kybella has more extensive FDA clinical trial data, particularly for the submental area. Aqualyx is versatile and can be used across a wider range of body areas. Dr. Al Marush selects the most appropriate product based on your specific traitement area and needs.

Who is not suitable for lipolytiques injections?

Fat dissolving injections are not recommended for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have active infections in the traitement area, have bleeding disorders, or have significant skin laxity that would worsen with fat reduction. They are also not suitable for treating obesity or large fat deposits.

Can fat come back after traitement?

The destroyed fat cells do not regenerate. However, if you gain significant weight, the remaining fat cells in the area can enlarge, potentially diminishing the result. Maintaining a healthy weight is essential.

How does the traitement compare to exercise?

Exercise reduces the size of fat cells throughout the body but does not eliminate them. Fat dissolving injections permanently destroy fat cells in the treated area. For genetically determined fat deposits that do not respond to exercise, injectable fat dissolution offers a targeted solution.

Are there any serious risks?

When performed by an experienced practitioner, serious complications are rare. The most common side effects are swelling, bruising, and temporary numbness. In very rare cases, nerve injury (particularly the marginal mandibular nerve in chin traitements) can occur, though this is typically temporary.

Book Your Fat Dissolving Injection Consultation in Dubai

If you have stubborn fat deposits that resist diet and exercise, Dr. Saba Al Marush offers expert lipolytiques injection traitements at her clinic in Dubai. During your consultation, she will evaluate the traitement area, discuss your goals, and recommend the most effective traitement plan.

Contactez-nous aujourd’hui to schedule your consultation.