Electrolipolysis lipo cavitation at CoLaz

Electrolipolysis, sometimes called lipo cavitation in clinic, is a non-surgical body contouring treatment that uses low-frequency electrical currents to break down localised fat cells. The current is delivered either through very fine sterile needles inserted just under the skin, or through surface pads placed on the treatment area, depending on the protocol your clinician selects at consultation. The current disrupts the fat cell membrane and triggers lipolysis, the process by which the body releases the stored fat content. The released fatty acids are then carried away through the lymphatic system and metabolised by the liver over the following days. There is no cutting, no anaesthetic and no recovery time.

The treatment is suitable for localised pockets of fat rather than overall weight loss. The most commonly treated areas are the stomach and lower abdomen, the love handles and flanks either side of the waist, the inner and outer thighs, and the bingo-wing area at the back of the upper arms. Smaller areas such as the area under the chin and the bra-strap fat at the back can also be treated. We always confirm the realistic outcome for your specific area at consultation, with photographs and a circumference measurement so progress can be tracked objectively across the course.

A full course is typically six to twelve sessions spaced one week apart, with the exact number depending on the size of the area and the amount of fat to be reduced. Smaller areas such as the chin or upper arms often respond well to a course of six, while larger areas such as the abdomen or thighs usually need eight to twelve sessions for a visible change. The protocol is agreed at your free consultation, and course pricing is confirmed in writing before any session is booked so there are no surprises later in the plan.

No, there is no downtime. The treatment is non-invasive and you can return to work, the school run or normal life immediately after the appointment. You may notice mild redness at the treatment area for an hour or two, occasionally a small bruise at a needle insertion point if needle electrodes are used, and a feeling of warmth in the area for the rest of the day. Drinking plenty of water and walking for thirty minutes the day after each session helps the body process and clear the released fat content faster.

We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have a pacemaker or any other implanted electronic device, who have epilepsy, who have a history of significant heart, liver or kidney disease, who have active cancer or who are within five years of cancer treatment, or who have an active skin infection in the treatment area. Patients with metal implants in the treatment area, very thin skin or a bleeding disorder need a specific discussion at consultation. We always review your medical history in full before agreeing the protocol.

Some patients notice a small change in circumference after the first two or three sessions, with the most visible inch-loss result building from session four onwards and continuing for several weeks after the final session as the lymphatic system completes the clearance. Photographs and measurements taken at the start of the course are reviewed at the halfway point and again at the end so the change is tracked objectively. Results are best maintained with a sensible diet, regular activity and good hydration, because the treatment reduces existing fat cells but does not prevent new ones from forming if calorie intake is consistently above expenditure.

A single session is £70. A course of six is £380, working out to roughly £63 per session. A course of eight is £450, a course of twelve is £600, a course of eighteen is £792 and a course of twenty-four is £840, with the per-session rate falling as the course length increases. 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.