Find out how lipo enzyme helps reduce body fat

The doctor explains the benefits of this minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure

The procedure of injecting substances to eliminate localized fat has become increasingly popular in doctors’ offices. Enzymatic lipo is a technique that uses enzymes to reduce fat. The procedure can be found under different names and formulations with combinations of different actives, from stimulants, such as caffeine, to vasodilators, such as buflomedil.

However, sodium deoxycholate, explains Matheus Manica, plastic surgeon, is the only substance that has scientific evidence of effectiveness in reducing fat. Also known as deoxycholic acid, the active ingredient is a bile salt, i.e. produced by the liver to act in the digestive process.

“Sodium deoxycholate actually works by breaking down fats and is useful for reducing the size of a specific region. However, the procedure involves very careful especially near the nerves, where it is possible to cause an injury”, emphasizes the plastic surgeon.

Regions of the body to perform enzymatic lipo

Matheus Manica explains that enzymatic lipo can be performed in the neck region, the famous double chin, and in the abdomen. “The procedure is useful for treating localized fat in the neck when there is not much fat. It is also a good complementary treatment for small adjustments after liposuction, for example, when there is a a little fatter in one region rather than another,” he says.

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What are the benefits of enzymatic lipo?

Among the advantages of enzymatic lipo, the doctor highlights the fact that it is a minimally invasive and non-surgical procedure. Also, Matheus Manica clarifies that the application region may have swelling, but it is a good sign. “The more it swells, the more inflamed it gets, the better the response tends to be. But, normally, it takes a few sessions to see the result,” she adds.

Caring is never too much

The popularity of the aesthetic procedure generates curiosity and raises doubts about its effectiveness, but Matheus Manica warns that attention must be redoubled to know which substance is being injected.

“It is important to know what is being applied, because some products or medicines they may also aid metabolism, like caffeine and L-carnitine, but they have no scientifically proven results on fat breakdown,” says the doctor.

By Clara Barcellos

Source: Terra

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