Fat Dissolving Injections

Redness in the affected area is common. You may experience bruising and/or swelling. Mild discomfort is common, but some may have more prolonged pain. This can be managed, and we provide guidance and support throughout your treatment journey. Occasionally, 'nodules' may form, but are transient and require no treatment. Should they persist, they may require more focused Deso injection.

Not necessarily. If discomfort is minimal and the treated area is not visible (e.g., thighs, abdomen) there is no objection to working. Treating the chin area may result in visible redness, bruising and/or swelling so you may wish to organise a few days off work, if this is an issue for you.

In certain cases, we may recommend a compression garment to aid healing. We provide a special chin garment. Otherwise, for areas like the buttocks, thighs and abdomen, supportive underwear can be worn (e.g., Spanx). These are not provided.

Used correctly and in the trained hands of a Practitioner, Deso treatments are very safe. No injectable treatment however is without risk. The absolute risk of serious complications however remains very low: the risk of damage to deep structured such as nerves, vessels and muscles is quoted at <0.01%, necrosis of the skin at 0.0076% risk, with blistering and bruising as important warning signs. Allergic reactions are quoted at <0.002%. Very rarely, discolouration may occur (<0.002%) but this is usually temporary and related to bruising. There are rare cases of permanent discolouration.

Yes, the fat cells in the treated areas are destroyed by this treatment. However, this does not stop your body's ability to put on weight. Deso is not a treatment for obesity, it is a treatment for stubborn, localised pockets of fat and body/facial sculpting.

This depends on the area treated and number of sessions required. Results are noticed approximately 4-6 weeks after your final session.

Results are permanent provided in the treated areas. However, the treatment does not stop your body from accumulating new fat, if there is dietary intake/lifestyle issue. It is not a treatment for obesity.

A session is charged at £250. More than one session may be required depending on the area and desired result. If your treatment plan requires more than 1 session, a 10% discount is applied when purchasing the full value of the course at the first session.

The procedure is usually very well tolerated with a small amount of discomfort. Injecting DESO in the wrong 'plane' can trigger sharp pain (e.g., incorrect placement near the skin or muscle). Injection entry points are kept to a minimum for comfort.

The procedure itself is brief, lasting approximately 10-30 minutes depending on the area. We allocate an hour to the session to allow for thorough consultation, discussion of benefits/risks and to ensure any consent is fully informed. Procedures are not rushed.

It is best to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy alcohol in the first 24hrs after treatment. Exercise is otherwise acceptable. We would always encourage adherence to recommended guidelines on alcohol consumption, both for general wellbeing and preserving facial/body aesthetics.

We offer all patients a follow-up appointment 4-6 weeks following treatment. This is to ensure results are satisfactory, there are no concerns and no complications. This interval also allows sufficient time to offer further DESO injections safely if the treatment plan requires more than 1 session.