Dr Kim Booysen
Aesthetic Treatments
For when you are already beautiful...
but just need a little tweaking
Do fat dissolving injections really work?
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Chins can be treated with Aqualyx to reduce the appearance of the double chin.
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Book a consultation today to see if Aqualyx will work for you.
Fat Dissolving Injections (Aqualyx) can improve body contours.
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How do Aqualyx injections work?
Aqualyx is a mixture of enzymes that break down fat, they are produced naturally by the body. When they are injected into extra fat, the fat cells swell then they break down over 3-6 months.
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Does Aqualyx hurt?
The injections contain anaesthetic but there can be some discomfort with the initial injections.
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What does it look like after the injections?
There will be bruising and swelling that can last for several weeks then the reaction will settle down.
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When can you see result?
The results are seen after 3-6 months and 2-3 treatments may be needed to get the result you are looking for.
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What else can I do to improve results?
Compression garments helps improve results as do a well balanced diet and exercise .
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Can I eat what I want?
No, you will need to continue to follow a well balanced diet and continue to exercise as normal. If you put on weight then the treated area of fat can and will return.
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What does it cost?
One treatment costs £400 but a full treatment to achieve the results you want may cost £800 to £1200. A chin treatment costs £300 and you may require 2-3 before you have the final results.
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What areas can be treated?
Typical areas include the upper arms, waist, hips, saddle bags, inner thighs, lower back and abdomen.
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What are the contra-indications?
Pregnant or lactating women, severe allergies, acute and chronic skin diseases or other organic diseases.
