LipoDissolve / Fat Dissolve
Dr. David P. Melamed can help you reduce your unwanted fat from all those hard to reach places. No surgery. No liposuction.  Results Gauranteed.
 
LipoDissolve is an excellent treatment modality for patients who have unwanted adipose tissue from areas that you can readily identify. LipoDissolve is not a replacement for healthy eating or exercise, and patients who want general or overall weight reduction are not good candidates.

LipoDissolve has become very popular in Hollywood and is one of the most talked about treatments among celebrities. “Lipodissolve is becoming popular with the elite and is an ideal treatment for celebrities and royalty.”

 
LipoDissolve is great for:
  • That stubborn Tummy fat under the bellybutton that many women get after childbirth
  • Flanks or Love handles in both men and women
  • Upper outer thighs commonly referred to as Saddlebags and inner thighs
  • Bra fat that protrudes above and below the bra
  • Double chins
  • Enlarged fat deposits sagging under the eyes

The treatment you have been waiting for is here to sculpt your body. Lipodissolve is scientifically proven to remove fat cells. Once your body has gotten rid of the dissolved fat, the fat does not come back. Lipodissolve is not a weight-loss procedure. Lipodissolve is for body-sculpturing.

 

Over 80% success rate with LipoDissolve. Patients are happy and confident with their results.  Most patients will see an improvement after the second treatment. 

 
What is LipoDissove?
LipoDissolve started about 50 years ago in France through the work of a physician who was trying to find a cure for deafness (Source: Dermatological Times, December 1, 2004). It gained further notoriety in the U.S. after singer Roberta Flack appeared on ABC’s 20/20 claiming it helped her lose 40 pounds (although she said she also dieted and exercised, what stood out for lots of people was the part that didn’t involve diet and exercise..).

LipoDissolve injections are delivered 6 -13 mm into the mid corporeal fat layer of tissue. The treatment involves a series of injections. The most common medication used in LipoDissolve is phosphatidylcholine (PPC) in combination with deoxycholate (DC).

Many studies have shown that this combination can successfully reduce fat when injected into the adipose layer.

How Does LipoDissolve work?

LipoDissolve consists of multiple injections described above into the undesired fat tissue. The PPC/DC will slowly dissolve and breakdown the fat. The body naturally eliminates the residue after a LipoDissolve session, over the following three to four weeks. 

Who is a candidate for LipoDissolve?
A patient within 20-30 pounds of your ideal body weight will have the best results. You can expect to loose inches, not pounds. Dr. Melamed will help you reach your target body weight and eliminate the fat from the hard-to-lose problem areas.

sWhat is the benefit of LipoDissolve for cellulite treatment?
A main cause of cellulite is due to fat cells protruding through the skin, while fibrous septae (see figure) pull down and dimple the skin. Using LipoDissolve treatments Dr. Melamed can reduce the number of fat cells, thereby reducing the appearance of cellulite.

    Additionally, the medications used in LipoDissolve treatments are specifically tailored for each patient. The treatment of areas with heavy cellulite may include special medications that can safely dissolve the fibrous septae (see figure) and release the dimpled appearance.

What you can expect from LipoDissolve?
90% of patient have long-term results.  Many patients see a difference after their second treatment.  However most patients need six to eight treatment of several weeks to achieve their ideal body results. Patients can lose up to three inches of fat from the treatment areas like the thigh and buttocks.

Results vary depending on the type and amount of fat in the particular area. At follow-up averaging 9 months, more than 50% of patients have reported persistence of benefit, while 20% experienced some fading, and 10-20% received no benefit at all. 

Is LipoDissolve Safe?
LipoDissolve treatment are not without risk. Side-effects included burning, redness, and swelling at the injection site that can last 1-2 days after the treatment. Larger studies evaluating long-term safety and efficacy of phosphatidylcholine for cosmetic purposes are being conducted.

Patients considering LipoDissolve treatments for cellulite must be aware that the treatments are not FDA approved and have not been thoroughly evaluated for safety or efficacy, but after 50 years of use the treatments are medically benign.

What are treatment costs?
LipoDissolve treatments costs $500-$800 per treatment. Most patients will need five to eight treatment sessions to see results; while some may require less or more. Results and the number of treatments will depend on each individual case. The treatments are provided at 3-6 week intervals as recommend by Dr. Melamed.

Is LipoDissolve the same as Mesotherapy?

No. Mesotherapy is a technique used to deliver medications, natural ingredients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and homeopathic substances, to a specific area of the body to treat a specific condition. Mesotherapy is done by micro-injections into the layer just beneath the skin, called the mesoderm at a depth of 1 to 4 mm.

LipoDissolve uses a longer penetration of 6 -13 mm of medications (such as phosphatidylcoline) into the mid corporeal fat layer. Mesotherapy treatment may be used in combination with LipoDissolve therapy in some cases with excellent results.

Phosphatidylcoline (PPC) is the main component of soy lecithin. One significant quality of lecithin is its ability to break down fat. PPC is medically proven to reduce cholesterol, increase metabolism and enhance liver function. PPC has been used by physicians for the past few years as a safe alternative for localized fat.

How is LipoDissolve different than Liposuction?

LipoDissolve is the alternative for the person who wants to undergo Liposuction but is looking for an alternatives to surgery. Liposuction is a surgical procedure - LipoDissolve is a Non-Surgical treatment.  LipoDissolve outcomes rely on proper injection and patient selection. Lipodissolve is suitable for non-obese patients with localized fat accumulation which cannot be reduced with appropriate diet and exercise.

If you are seeking a minimally invasive fat reduction treatment, and believe you are a candidate for LipoDissolve, then please Call (310) 473-1734 today for a complimentary consultation to see if you qualify for LipoDissolve treatments.



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