what is lipodissolveAlthough there have been countless media reports detailing the possible risks associated with the lipodissolve treatment, a number of our Dallas patients are interested in learning more about the procedure. Here, we review the lipodissolve procedure, including its risks and record of success. Then, we present some weight loss alternatives that are safer and more effective than lipodissolve.

Lipodissolve Treatments

Lipodissolve is also known as mesotherapy. The treatment gained attention in 2004 as a way for patients to lose weight without having to undergo surgery. In lipodissolve treatment, patients are injected with a solution that is intended to break up localized areas of fat; according to lipodissolve surgeons, after a series of injections, excess fat would "melt" and be naturally expelled from the body.

  • Lipodissolve ingredients: Concerns over the safety of lipodissolve were raised after surgeons began using their own mix of ingredients in lipodissolve injections. There is no standard lipodissolve formula approved by the FDA. Further, the FDA has not approved some of the individual ingredients commonly used in lipodissolve injections.
  • Migration of excess fat: In addition, other experts have questioned where the excess fat actually goes. Lipodissolve surgeons claim that the fat is excreted from the patient's body over a period of time. Other health experts argue that the excess fat may travel to other parts of the body, such as the arteries, resulting in a potential long-term health threat.

Lipodissolve Alternatives

The potential risks associated with lipodissolve treatment, in addition to the development of safer and more effective fat removal procedures, have led most patients to seek alternative options.

  • Liposuction: Liposuction is still considered to be the gold standard for patients that want quick and controlled results.  During liposuction, Dr. Pin can remove precise amounts of fat from specific areas of the body. Advances in ultrasonic and tumescent technology have made liposuction recovery more comfortable and the side effects less severe.
  • Non-surgical methods of fat removal: A number of non-surgical methods of body contouring treatments have been developed in recent years, including the Zerona laser and Velashape.

If you are interested in undergoing a liposuction consultation with Dr. Pin, contact our practice today.