ELGIN CLINIC OPENS 2025
DURATION
RECOVERY
RESULTS
At a Glance
30 minutes
2 days
Permanent
from £85.00
THE PROCESS
The treatment area is assessed, cleansed and marked-up before the sterile solution is administered via injection using a mesotherapy technique.
CONSULTATION
The consultation process is important to each and every treatment, allowing you to express your concerns and what you hope to gain from your treatment plan. Don’t be afraid to open up to allow for a highly personalised treatment plan to form because only then can you hope to achieve the results you desire. An initial consultation is completed online upon scheduling an appointment, This provides information about the treatment as well as ensuring your suitability ensuring their are no contraindications to the procedure. A full face-to-face consultation is carried out on the day of the treatment.
PREPARATION
For optimal results, and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginko biloba, St. John's Wort and omega-3 capsules.
If medically advised, please check with your doctor prior to stopping use of aspirin.
Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days before and after treatment.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising.
AFTERCARE
You can resume your normal daily activities after fat dissolving treatment. Immediately following the treatment you may notice some redness, swelling, tenderness and a painful sensation in the treated area, as well as numbness from the local anaesthetic (if used). These symptoms generally improve significantly over the next few days. The swelling occasionally may last for up to 2 weeks. Drink plenty of fluids after treatment, you should aim for at least 2 litres per day. Avoid makeup for 24 hours and any creams or skin oils, this will reduce the risk of infection at the injection sites. A cold compress may help with swelling and inflammation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
Swelling and potentially bruising are side affects of the procedure
IS IT PAINFUL?
Immediately after treatment you may notice some redness, swelling, tenderness and a painful sensation in the treated area. These symptoms generally improve significantly over the next few days, however swelling occasionally may last for up to 2 weeks,
AM I SUITABLE?