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Lipo C Injections

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Eliminating excess fat with Lipo C injections is an effective way to strategically sculpt your body for your desired look. Lipo C injections can help your body naturally reduce stubborn fatty deposits in the abdomen, legs, hips, and thighs that are common after aging, pregnancy, and weight changes.

At Plastic Surgery Specialists, we have helped thousands of patients sculpt their bodies with innovative, minimally invasive treatments. You can achieve a slimmer figure without the risks associated with surgery and anesthesia. Dr. Hvistendahl has a reputation for excellence and decades of experience helping patients achieve life-changing results.

Contact our office or call (415) 925-2880 to learn more.

About Lipo C Injections

Lipo C injections (lipolysis or mesotherapy) help your body process subcutaneous fat– a type of fat that sits just beneath your skin to protect your body from injury. As you age and your metabolism changes, it can be difficult to change your figure with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Lipo C injections contain PCDC (phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate), an injectable drug that helps your body burn excess adipose (fat) cells:

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) helps your body digest and remove excess fat.
Deoxycholate (DC) promotes fat cell digestion ⁽¹⁾ by disrupting their cellular structure.

We can use Lipo C injections to reduce excess fat in the jaw, midsection, double chin, jowls, and thighs for a slimmer, more athletic figure. Although Lipo C injections are not a weight loss treatment, they can help you shape and sculpt your body for a more athletic look.

Lipo C After Weight Loss

After weight loss, many patients struggle with pockets of excess fat that affect their self-confidence. Although liposuction is a common treatment for eliminating it, Lipo C injections are a less invasive and equally effective treatment for helping you achieve your body goals. At PSS, we offer Lipo C injections as an additional tool for our weight loss patients. Lipotropics are substances that help the body metabolize, or break down fat. These injections typically contain a mixture of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to support the breakdown of fat in the liver.

Lipo C vs Liposuction

Although liposuction is a popular fat-removal procedure, it requires anesthesia. During a liposuction procedure, we make a small discrete incision near the treatment area to gently remove excess fat with suction. Liposuction requires downtime and several weeks of compression garments to help your skin heal, but with Lipo C injections you can return to your daily routine immediately. If you are unable to undergo anesthesia but feel like you are stuck with pockets of excess fat, Lipo C injections can help you achieve the same results with fewer side effects.

Lipo C Injection Ingredients

Each of the components in Lipo C injections is important because they have a crucial role in distributing energy, and removing toxins from the body. The overall effect of lipotropic injections is enhanced energy, particularly when combined with a healthy diet and exercise program. Lipo C injections contain:

Choline is an essential nutrient needed for proper liver function that exports fat and bile from the liver. It also helps your body detoxify the liver and promote fat metabolism.
Inositol is a lipotropic related to the vitamin B family that helps your body break down fat, maintain psychiatric equilibrium, and sustain feminine reproductive health (including reducing symptoms of PCOS).
Methionine is an essential amino acid that deactivates hormones such as estrogen and sulfur-containing compounds. It also defends the body against toxins.
Vitamin B12 serves many biological purposes including normal blood, brain, heart, and nervous system functions. It is also essential for fat metabolism.
B complex vitamins can increase your energy and promote fat metabolism. When B complex vitamins are injected into the bloodstream, they enter the body without any possibility of dilution or inefficient absorption.

Benefits of Lipo C Injections

Many patients prefer Lipo C injections over other treatments because they:

Reduce fat with targeted injections that can be used as a spot treatment.
Permanently remove fat cells via your body’s natural process.
Are a minimally invasive solution that does not come with the risk of scarring or anesthesia.
Help you achieve a slimmer, more athletic figure that you can easily maintain with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Do not require anesthesia.

Lipo C injections are also beneficial for patients who lead busy lifestyles. You can return to your normal routine immediately after the treatment and your body will metabolize the excess fat over the next few weeks.

Lipo C Injection Candidates

The best candidates for Lipo C injections would like to eliminate excess fat without the risks associated with surgery or anesthesia. The injection is a convenient solution for individuals with a busy lifestyle as well. If you are a healthy nonsmoker in good overall health, the injection can help you achieve fat removal in your desired area with targeted injections. If you are pregnant or nursing, you may not be the best candidate for Lipo C injections. If you have a chronic condition such as heart disease, kidney disease, or thyroid conditions, we will likely recommend another procedure such as Coolsculpting or Emsculpt. To maintain your results, you will need to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.

Lipo C Injections Consultation

During your consultation, we will ask about your medical history and expectations to determine if the procedure can help you meet your aesthetic goals. PCDC also contains soy, and if you have a soy allergy, this will likely not be the best option for you. In that case, we can recommend a different noninvasive procedure to help you dissolve excess fat. If you have photos that indicate the look you desire, we can examine them to ensure we create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Preparation & Procedure

To prepare for a Lipo C injection, you will need to:

Refrain from drinking alcohol 24 hours before and after your treatment.
Stop taking blood thinners 1-2 weeks before.
Wear loose-fitting clothing to your appointment.

During the procedure, we will cleanse your skin and administer the injection near the treatment area to help your body dissolve excess fat. You can return home immediately afterward and resume your normal routine.

Lipo C Injections Recovery & Results

Lipo C injections do not require recovery or downtime. Over the next few weeks, you will see a reduction in the amount of excess fat in your body. Since Lipo C injections help your body process and remove excess fat cells, you can enjoy a slimmer figure for many years if you maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise schedule. However, if you experience weight gain from lifestyle changes, you may need additional treatment.

Corresponding Treatments

Coolsculpting

Coolsculpting, also known as cryolipolysis, freezes unwanted fat cells to help your body break them down. During the treatment, we will place an applicator over your skin to freeze the fat and disrupt its molecular structure. The treatment does not come with the risk of anesthesia or the downtime of healing from incisions after surgery.

Emsculpt

Emsculpt is a muscle-building treatment that stimulates tiny contractions to build muscle fibers effectively. During the treatment, High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic energy (HIFEM) causes your muscles to contract and helps you build muscle safely at a faster rate than exercise can. Combining Lipo C injections with Emsculpt can help you achieve a more athletic figure.

Stretch Mark Treatments

After weight changes, stretch marks can affect your self-esteem because they draw attention away from your best features. Stretch mark treatments can help restore the tone of your skin after it has become stretched by excess fat. If you were recently pregnant, stretch marks are extremely common. Approximately 50-90% of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related stretch marks. ⁽²⁾

The Cost of Lipo C Injections in Marin County

The cost of your Lipo C injection will depend on the number of injections you need and the amount of excess fat you wish to lose. If you are considering corresponding procedures, we can provide an all-inclusive quote to help you achieve your desired results.

Contact our office in Marin County or call (415) 925-2880 to learn more about how Lipo C injections can help you transform your figure for your desired results.

FAQ

Are the results of Lipo C injections permanent?

Although Lipo C injections help your body permanently remove fat cells, you may need an additional treatment if you gain weight in the future.

Are Lipo C injections safe?

Yes, Lipo C injections are a safe and effective treatment that helps you eliminate excess fat in your desired areas.

Can Lipo C injections help me lose weight?

No, Lipo C injections are not a weight loss treatment; they are a body sculpting treatment for a slimmer, more athletic figure.

How many Lipo C injections will I need to see results?

You can enjoy results after just one appointment, but if you experience weight changes from pregnancy you may need an additional treatment.

References

Talathi A, Talathi P. Fat busters: Lipolysis for face and neck. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2018;11(2):67. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/jcas.jcas_59_18
McAvoy, B. R. (2013). No evidence for topical preparations in preventing stretch marks in pregnancy. The British journal of general practice: the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 63(609), 212. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp13X665431n