Localised fat deposits are stubborn subcutaneous adipose tissue that collects in specific areas and alters the body’s silhouette. They are unsightly and unresponsive to the normal signals to activate the metabolism (low calorie diet & physical exercise). However they can be successfully treated with intralipotherapy using Deso solutions, containing natural products that cause fat cell lysis. DESO BODY and DESO FACE are the next generation of injectable Deoxycholic Acid ‘fat dissolvers’ in the UK. Deoxycholic acid normally emulsifies and solubilises dietary fats in the intestine, and when injected subcutaneously, it disrupts and destroys fat cells in that tissue making it the perfect agent to remove stubborn pockets of fat. When the Deso solution is released evenly via intralipotherapy directly into the fat layer it reduces the size. The treatment can then be repeated after a suitable period of time. The solution is slow acting and the gradual action needs time to achieve the treatment aim. The fat cells in the layer treated with Deso solution will undergo lysis and then a process of degradation and disposal through the lymphatic system.

DESO Body/Face are state-of-the-art fat dissolving injectable products designed to treat those difficult localised pockets of fat. Areas that can be treated include a ‘double’ chin, the arms, abdomen, flanks, buttocks, inner knees, thighs and back or bra ‘rolls’. Depending on the area treated and the amount of fat involved, usually several sessions (2-6) may be required to achieve the desired result.
In line with similar injectable treatments like Aqualyx®, the active ingredient is Deoxycholic Acid, proven to reduce fat deposits for the right patients. In addition, DESO is known to result in much less swelling than Aqualyx®.

Aftercare & Risks

Normal side effects that are extremely frequent (more than 50% of cases) are redness, oedema, bruising, and slight pain in the treated area but generally they do not limit a normal social life or physical activity. A compression garment is strongly recommended to be worn on the treatment area for 3 days post treatment to help aid lymph drainage. All aesthetic medical treatment involve risks that, although minimal, are important to understand. Although the majority of patients do not develop the complications listed below, it is necessary to be informed of them and these will be discussed further during the consultation and assessment stage. Possible risks: Pain, allergic reactions, nodules, unsatisfactory results, damage to deep structures, discolouration, necrosis of skin.

Contraindications

DESO injections are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, acute/untreated hormonal disorders (e.g diabetes, untreated thyroid disease, advanced organ disease (e.g. renal/hepatic failure), allergy to the substance or materials necessary for the procedure, severe autoimmune disease, immunosuppression, active infection and Body dimorphic disorder (BDD).