Contouring
Fat Dissolving Injections in Weybridge
Aqualyx injections that break down small, diet-resistant pockets of fat — most often under the chin and along the jawline. A contouring treatment, not weight loss.
From £180
The £40 consultation fee is credited toward your treatment if you book within a week.
- Treatment time
- Up to 45 minutes
- Downtime
- Firm swelling and tenderness for several days to ~2 weeks per session
- Course
- Depends on the area & fat — usually 2–3 sessions
- Results
- Build gradually over the weeks after each session
Targeted, gradual, non-surgical
- Targets small, pinchable pockets of fat
- Non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the right candidate
- Most commonly used to refine the chin and jawline
- Results are gradual and long-lasting once the course is complete
Aqualyx is a solution based on deoxycholic acid — a compound the body uses to break down dietary fat. Injected into a specific pocket of fat, it disrupts the membrane of the fat cells there. The cells release their contents, which the body then clears naturally through the lymphatic system over the following weeks.
It is designed for small, defined, pinchable pockets of fat in people who are close to their target weight — the area under the chin most of all. It is not a weight-loss treatment and won't help with larger areas or with loose skin.
Each session is a grid of small injections into the target area and takes up to 45 minutes. Firm swelling afterwards is expected and is part of how the treatment works; it can last from several days to around two weeks.
Areas treated
Where fat dissolving can help
- Under the chin (submental)
- Jawline
- Flanks
- Abdomen
- Outer thighs
- Inner thighs
- Upper arms
Clinical protocol
How the treatment works
- 01
Consultation & suitability
An assessment of the area, your skin and your goals, and an honest view on whether the treatment is likely to give you the result you want.
- 02
Treatment
A grid of small injections into the target area, with numbing cream for comfort. Firm swelling afterwards is expected and part of how it works.
- 03
Course & review
The number of sessions depends on the area and the amount of local fat, reassessed at every visit for the best result — most areas need around two to three sessions, spaced three to four weeks apart.
The science
Why it works
Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid that naturally helps emulsify fat during digestion. Concentrated and injected into subcutaneous fat, it is cytolytic — it breaks down the fat-cell membrane so the cell can no longer store fat. Macrophages then clear the debris and the released lipids are metabolised over several weeks. Once a fat cell is destroyed it does not return, so results are stable provided your weight stays stable.
Pricing
Transparent pricing
The number of sessions needed depends on the area treated and the amount of local fat — this is assessed at every session for the best result, though most areas need around two to three sessions. The £40 consultation fee is credited toward your treatment if you book within a week.
The £40 consultation fee is credited toward your treatment if you book within a week.
Aftercare
Looking after your results
Do
- Apply a cold compress in short bursts on the first day
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated for the first two nights after chin treatment
- Drink at least two litres of water a day for the first week
- Expect and allow for firm swelling — it is part of the process
Avoid
- Alcohol, intense exercise, saunas and steam rooms for 48–72 hours
- Massaging the area unless specifically advised
- Other treatments in the same area for around two weeks
- Judging the result until swelling from the final session has settled
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is Aqualyx?
A deoxycholic-acid-based solution injected into a specific pocket of fat to break down the fat cells there. The body then clears them naturally over several weeks.
How much does fat dissolving cost?
From £180 for a smaller area like the chin, up to £450 for a larger area such as the abdomen, plus a £40 consultation fee credited toward your treatment if you book within a week. See the full price list above for every area.
Is this a weight-loss treatment?
No. It treats small, defined, pinchable pockets of fat — most often under the chin — in people who are already close to their target weight.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the area and the amount of local fat — this is assessed at every session for the best result, though most areas need around two to three sessions, spaced three to four weeks apart.
What is the downtime?
Firm swelling, redness and tenderness are expected after each session and can last from several days to around two weeks. This is part of how the treatment works.
When will I see results?
Results build gradually over the weeks following each session, and the full effect is assessed once swelling from the final session has settled.
Are results permanent?
The fat cells that are broken down do not return. Results are stable as long as your weight stays stable.
Does it hurt?
There is some stinging and a warm sensation during and shortly after injection. Numbing cream is used, and most people tolerate it well.
Am I suitable?
You need a small, pinchable pocket of fat, reasonably firm skin and a stable weight near your target. Suitability is assessed in person at consultation.
Results vary by individual; suitability confirmed at consultation.
Your practitioner
Dr Maral Taghadosi
- GMC-registered Medical Doctor
- Harley Street trained
- 8+ years in aesthetic medicine
Every treatment at London Skin Bar is carried out by Dr Maral personally — from the first consultation through to your review. Her work is led by facial anatomy and conservative dosing, for results that look like you at your best, never “done”.
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Related reading
- ExplainedWhat Is Aqualyx? The Fat-Dissolving Treatment We UseAqualyx is the product behind our Fat Dissolving treatment — here's what it actually is and how it works.Read
- ExplainedAqualyx Under the Chin: What to Expect Before and AfterFat under the chin is one of the most commonly treated areas with Aqualyx — here's a clear, honest guide to the process.Read
- PricingHow Much Do Aesthetic Treatments Cost in Weybridge? A Price GuideA transparent look at our starting prices for anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, skin boosters and fat dissolving in Weybridge.Read
- ExplainedIs Fat Dissolving Right for You? What to ExpectIt works well for a specific job — small, stubborn pockets like a double chin. It is not a weight-loss treatment.Read
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Booking
Ready when you are
Book this treatment directly, or start with a consultation to talk through your options first. The £40 consultation fee is credited toward your treatment if you book within a week.