Lipo Dissolve

The single ingredient used in the procedure is phosphatidylcholine deoxycholate (PCDC). Through a series of microinjections of PCDC, the treatment works to remove adipocytes (fat cells). The PCDC is injected into the target area where it is absorbed by the fat cells. The fat cells become inflamed for a short while and then harden. After a couple weeks, the cells break down and are excreted through the body.

The Advanced LipoDissolve™ procedure is non-invasive and has almost no downtime. Patients receive multiple treatments at about two-week intervals, usually a total of four to nine treatments. Treatments take less than an hour, and patients can return to work almost immediately. Slight localized pain may occur, as well as bruising in the injected area. A combined treatment plan is available that uses a cold laser to reduce pain—a service unique to fig.’s treatment. Fig. offers treatments for chin, abs, upper arms, inner and outer thighs, fat under buttocks, and love handles. LipoDissolve has also been shown to work for gynecomastia (enlargement of male breasts).

Fig. (named after the medical abbreviation for “Figure”) states that there are some exceptions to who can be treated, including people with cancer, people who had surgery less than six weeks prior, anyone with HIV or Hepatitis C, people with active or end-stage liver or kidney disease, people with bleeding disorders, pregnant or nursing women, people with a suppressed autoimmune system, people with uncontrolled hypertension, and people with uncontrolled diabetes. All procedures are preceded by a private consultation with a physician at a fig. clinic. At that time, the length of the procedure and number of injections is determined. All treatment plans are on an individual basis. Advanced LipoDissolve™ is not intended for weight loss. The procedure helps lose inches, not pounds, and is thus not a “diet” plan. Fig. does offer a diet plan that some customers use to improve results and lose weight.

Fig. does not mention exact costs on their website due to the “One Patient, One Goal” philosophy they hold—each patient is individually evaluated and treated. However, they do mention that most treatments may cost around half of what traditional liposuction costs. A financing program is offered to all patients through fig., pointing towards a fairly expensive final bill. Currently, Advanced LipoDissolve™ procedures are not covered by insurance plans, so all cost is out-of-pocket. Fig. offers a 30-day money back guarantee if there are no measurable results after the treatment is finished—quite an offer for a medical procedure. All consultations are free, so there is no worry about being charged if you decide not to go with the procedure.

The website is well designed, offering an amazing quantity of Frequently Asked Questions sorted by category. Also included is an illustrated guide to how the procedure works, making it easy to understand what the procedure does. Contact information is readily available, and success stories and testimonials are plentiful. The site looks professional, offering a sense of comfort to those considering the procedure. One of the downfalls at this time is that procedures and consultations cannot be scheduled online. Instead, a toll-free number is provided on the Contact page and in several other locations.

• LipoDissolve is not a surgical procedure—less risk is involved. • LipoDissolve has almost zero downtime.

• LipoDissolve is expensive

• LipoDissolve is not covered by insurance and is complete out-of-pocket expense

• Centers where LipoDissolve is performed are few and far between, making mandatory repeat visits difficult.

• Their customers do not like them at all and have negative things to say about their experiences. Click here to read a popular Lipodissolve Blog.

Fig.’s Advanced LipoDissolve™ is designed to reduce fat in problem areas that just won’t seem to go away. If you want a better looking chin or tighter abs, this is a great alternative to invasive, painful, and time-consuming surgery such as liposuction. It is not a weight loss procedure, and not everyone can partake in the procedure. Still, it offers great results (as shown in before-and-after photos on the site) for those who have the money to spend on this mesotherapy treatment. Expect high costs, which will make the process prohibitive for many people. If you aren’t satisfied, a refund is always possible. Medical procedures are not always the best option, but LipoDissolve is a great way to avoid the risks involved in major surgeries.

If the costs involved in this procedure are out of your league, you may want to find a healthy eating plan you can live with, a good exercise program, and a weight-loss supplement that combines an appetite suppressant, with a proven fat-burner.