Local destruction of fat deposits is the dream of many seeking to lose weight. It would eliminate the need to follow a diet, spend long hours in the gym, and count calories. One-shot, and the fat is dissolved. What's the catch?
Dr. Max
What is lipolysis?
Lipolysis, or lipolytic treatments, is the destruction of fat cells through the introduction of various substances. Typically, carbon dioxide or phosphatidylcholine are used for lipolysis. These are not prohibited on their own and are used in particular in the treatment of fatty lung embolism. During lipolytic procedures, the membrane of the fat cells is destroyed so that the fat from the "capsule" enters the bloodstream and is gradually eliminated from the body through the excretory system.
When is it justified?
Lipolytic treatments can be useful for patients who require ===small volume corrections (e.g. asymmetry in the cheeks or chin due to fat deposits), or who want a small correction in the shape of, for instance, the calves.
Lipolytic treatment can correct...
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