Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections Richmond
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27 years
Of Clinical Experience
Established in 1999
Treatment at a glance
Key details you may want to know before booking.
Treatment time
30-60 mins
ANAESTHETIC
Ice
DOWNTIME
1-2 weeks
RESULTS TIMELINE
Permanent
SUITABLE FOR
Fat reduction
Price
Starting from £350
Aqualyx is a non-surgical injectable treatment used to reduce small areas of stubborn fat by breaking down fat cells beneath the skin.
Many patients choose Aqualyx when certain areas do not respond easily to diet or exercise. At our Richmond clinic, the treatment is used to refine body contours in carefully selected areas.
As with all injectable treatments at Bodyvie, a consultation takes place first. This allows the clinician to assess your concerns and confirm whether Aqualyx is appropriate for you.
What is Aqualyx?
Aqualyx is an injectable treatment designed to reduce localised fat deposits. The solution contains compounds that break down fat cells in the treated area.
Once these cells are disrupted, the body gradually processes and removes them through its natural metabolic processes. The area can then appear slimmer and more defined.
Aqualyx tends to work best for smaller pockets of fat, particularly when patients are already close to their ideal weight.
Areas commonly treated
Aqualyx is commonly used to treat areas where fat can persist despite a healthy lifestyle.
These areas may include:
- Under the chin
- Jawline
- Abdomen
- Flanks or “love handles”
- Inner thighs
- Knees
During consultation we assess whether the treatment area is suitable and whether alternative treatments may be more appropriate.
Who is suitable?
Aqualyx is generally suitable for adults who have small areas of localised fat and who are close to a stable weight.
It is not designed as a weight-loss treatment. Instead, the aim is to refine contours in areas where fat remains resistant to diet and exercise.
Suitable candidates often include people who:
- Have small, well-defined areas of stubborn fat
- Maintain a healthy and stable weight
- Prefer a non-surgical treatment approach
- Have realistic expectations about results
Suitability is confirmed during consultation after assessing the treatment area and discussing your goals.
Benefits and expected results
Aqualyx is designed to reduce small areas of fat while maintaining natural body contours. Results tend to appear gradually, which helps changes appear subtle and progressive.
Many patients appreciate that the procedure can refine specific areas without surgery or significant downtime.
Benefits of Aqualyx may include:
- Reduction of localised fat deposits
- Improved definition in targeted areas such as the chin or abdomen
- Non-surgical alternative to liposuction for small areas
- Minimal disruption to daily activities
- Results that develop gradually rather than appearing suddenly
The body continues to process the treated fat cells over several weeks, so results develop progressively rather than appearing immediately.
Why choose Bodyvie?
Bodyvie provides consultant-led aesthetic treatments in a regulated clinical environment. Every treatment plan begins with careful medical assessment and a clear discussion of suitable options.
Patients benefit from:
- Consultant-led treatment planning
- CQC-regulated clinical setting
- Detailed consultation and suitability assessment
- Structured aftercare and follow-up
Our Richmond clinic provides discreet, personalised care for patients considering fat dissolving injections. Treatment is always recommended only when it is appropriate and in your best interests.
The treatment process
Consultation
Your consultation takes place at our Richmond clinic, where we assess the treatment area and discuss your goals.
Medical history, lifestyle factors and expectations are reviewed carefully. If another treatment would be more appropriate, we will explain the available options.
The procedure
The treatment involves a series of small injections placed into the targeted fat layer beneath the skin.
Local anaesthetic may be used to improve comfort during the procedure. The treatment itself usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes depending on the area being treated.
Aftercare
Some swelling and tenderness are expected after treatment, although these effects usually settle within several days.
The clinic provides detailed aftercare guidance to support recovery. Follow-up appointments allow us to review progress and determine whether further treatment sessions may be beneficial.
Recovery and downtime
Swelling in the treated area is expected after Aqualyx treatment and may last for several days. Some patients also notice temporary firmness or tenderness while the area settles.
Most people return to normal activities within a day or two. Strenuous exercise may be avoided for a short period depending on the treatment area.
Your clinician will provide personalised aftercare advice before you leave the clinic.
Results and longevity
Changes usually develop gradually over several weeks as the body processes the treated fat cells.
Depending on the area being treated, more than one session may be recommended to achieve the desired effect.
Once fat cells are removed, they do not return, although maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the result.
Cost of Aqualyx fat-dissolving injections in Richmond
The cost of Aqualyx treatment depends on the area being treated and the number of sessions required.
A personalised quotation is provided during consultation once we have assessed your treatment goals and suitability.
Risks and considerations
Aqualyx is generally well tolerated when performed by an experienced medical practitioner. As with any injectable treatment, some temporary side effects can occur.
Swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated area are common during the first few days. In rare cases there may be temporary firmness or unevenness as the area settles.
These possibilities are discussed during consultation so you can make an informed decision before treatment proceeds.
Before and after Aqualyx
Before and after photographs can help demonstrate the type of improvement Aqualyx may achieve. These images can be reviewed during consultation at Bodyvie.
Results vary between individuals, but many patients notice a gradual reduction in the treated area as the body processes the broken-down fat cells.
The goal is contour refinement rather than dramatic change.
Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections Richmond can also be used for:
A double chin can impede confidence and can also change the appearance of facial structure, creating a less defined chin and perhaps jaw.
A double chin can be treated with fat reduction, increased elastin and collagen production and skin tightening to restore the structure in the skin to reduce sagging.
Treatments using radiofrequency like MinieCosmo, empty fat cells and tighten the skin to reduce the appearance of a double chin.
For more stubborn excess fat, Aqualyx, fat dissolving injections destroy the fat cells in the target area such as the chin.
Treatments should be combined with a healthy lifestyle like a balanced diet and exercise to optimise and maintain results.
Excess fat is caused by weight gain, which may be influenced by a number of factors such as hormones, genetics, medication or certain conditions causing weight loss to be difficult. At Bodyvie, we offer treatments to help with stubborn weight loss.
One of our treatments, Lipofirm Pro, empties fat cells with radiofrequency and further accelerates the natural flushing of fat with a pulsing massage called dynamic muscle activation, which also helps to tone muscles.
Our photodynamic light therapy treatments target the stubborn areas of fat that are not responsive to a healthy lifestyle, heating the fat cells to essentially liquefy them to empty. By emptying the fat cells, we are not destroying them to avoid the effect of dysmorphic fat deposits if weight is gained again in the future.
Our treatments are non-invasive and FDA-approved; they aid and complement a healthy lifestyle to provide tightening, toning and cellulite reduction results to boost confidence. Our treatments can encourage the motivation to implement a healthy lifestyle consistently.
TREATMENT PRICES
| Treatment | Price From | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Body Area | £350 | |
| Chin (per session) 1-2 sessions required | £450 |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Local anaesthetic may be used to improve comfort during treatment. Most patients describe the sensation as mild stinging or pressure during the injections.
Some patients require several sessions depending on the size of the treatment area and the desired outcome.
Changes usually begin to appear over several weeks as the body processes the treated fat cells.
No. Aqualyx is designed to treat small, localised areas of stubborn fat rather than overall weight loss.
Once fat cells are removed they do not return. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the result.
Suitability depends on the treatment area, skin quality and your treatment goals. This is confirmed during consultation.
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