When is a good time to get Lipodissolve?

LipoDissolve is an excellent treatment modality for patients who have unwanted adipose (fat) tissue that they can readily identify. I tell patients if there is a specific area of unwanted fat that they can point to and say "I wish this would disappear" - that is exactly what LipoDissolve is designed... more

This is a great question that will create a lot of different opinions. LipoDissolve is a procedure where a chemical substance is injected into fat pockets that could lead to dissolving them. These are few observation regarding this controversial topic: 1-It is not FDA approved (most board cetified plastic... more

I agree completely with many of the physicians' comments below. Please keep in mind that your body is an architectural structure whose shape is determined by the interplay of bone, muscle, fat, and skin. Similar to a house that may be composed of a foundation, studs, beams, and drywall.... more

I have not seen a patient yet who was happy with a lipodissolve treatment. It is amazing to me that people keep going back for treatment after treatment with no discernible difference. If you post a picture we can give you more specific advice on which procedures may be appropriate for you.

Lipodissolve is not FDA approved and the majoirty of physicians I know won't perform it.  This method uses chemicals to try to melt fat. Liposuction uses small cannulas to manually remove fat from the underlying subcutaneous space.

I would not recommend lipodissolve as for the reasons mentioned above.  I have seen many patients in my practice who have attempted the procedure and have been very unhappy with the results.  All they were left with was some skin redness and bruising. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, I recommend... more