Aqualyx fat-dissolving injections at CoLaz

Aqualyx is a CE-marked, prescription injectable fat dissolver based on a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a substance the body naturally produces to break down dietary fat in the gut. When injected directly into a localised pocket of fat, it disrupts the membrane of the fat cells in that area, releasing the stored fat content. The released content is then cleared through the lymphatic system and metabolised by the liver over the following weeks. The fat cells themselves are destroyed and do not regenerate, so the result is permanent provided your overall weight stays stable. Because Aqualyx is a prescription product, it must be delivered by a qualified clinician working to a written prescription, not a salon therapist.

The most common area is the submental fat under the chin, where Aqualyx can give a noticeable jawline definition over a course of two to four sessions. Larger areas include the love handles and flanks, the lower and upper abdomen, the inner and outer thighs, the bingo-wing area at the back of the upper arms, the bra-strap fat at the back, and the soft-tissue type of male chest fullness. Suitability of each area is confirmed at your free consultation, with a written plan and realistic expectation of how many sessions the area is likely to need.

A typical course is two to four sessions spaced four weeks apart. The chin often responds well to a course of two for early definition and a course of four for the strongest possible result. Larger areas such as the abdomen and thighs usually need three to four sessions per area. The exact protocol is agreed at consultation and the full course price is confirmed in writing before the first session is booked, so there are no surprises later in the plan.

Each session takes about forty-five minutes from greeting to goodbye. The area is cleansed, marked and then injected with a series of small injections using a fine needle or a microcannula. The injection itself feels like a quick sting; the deeper sensation as the product is placed is more of a heaviness or aching than a sharp pain. A topical anaesthetic cream is available on request, and the product itself contains a local anaesthetic to keep the area comfortable. Treatment effect builds over the following four to six weeks as the body clears the released fat.

Significant swelling, redness, tenderness, warmth, bruising and a firm feeling in the treated area for the first three to seven days are normal and expected, not a complication. The chin in particular can look noticeably swollen for the first two to three days. Less common short-term effects include mild numbness, a temporary lumpy texture under the skin as the area settles, and occasional itching as it heals. We review every possible effect in detail at consultation and plan your sessions around social or professional commitments so the swelling phase falls at a convenient time.

We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have a known allergy to deoxycholic acid or any other component of the formulation, who have an active skin infection in the treatment area, who have a bleeding disorder or are on certain blood-thinning medications, who have significant liver, kidney or heart disease, or who have a history of keloid scarring. Aqualyx is not a weight-loss treatment and is not suitable for patients with a high BMI seeking overall fat reduction; it works on localised pockets in patients at or near a stable, healthy weight. Suitability is confirmed by a qualified clinician at your free consultation.

A single chin session is £400, with a course of two at £680 and a course of four at £999. A single session on a larger area such as the love handles, abdomen or thighs is £550, with a course of two at £867 and a course of four at £1,275. A single male chest session is £550. The course recommended is matched to the size and number of areas at your free consultation, and the full price is confirmed in writing before the first session is booked. There are no upsells in the chair and no hidden charges, and the consultation fee is redeemable against any treatment you book.