✨ Melt away stubborn fat pockets without surgery — permanent results that last as long as you keep your weight stable.
How it works:
Aqualyx contains a modified bile acid that breaks down fat cell walls, letting your body flush the released fat through your lymphatic system naturally.
Who it's for:
You have pinchable fat pockets that won't shift with diet or exercise
You're near your ideal weight with good skin elasticity
You want gradual, natural-looking contouring without surgery
The benefits:
Permanently destroys treated fat cells — they don't grow back
Targets exactly where you want it: chin, stomach, thighs, arms, back, hips
No general anaesthetic, no scars, no overnight stay
Results keep improving for weeks after each session
Maintains your shape if your weight stays stable
What's included:
Full consultation to map your treatment areas and check skin quality
Topical numbing cream for comfort
Precise grid-pattern injections using fine needles or cannulas
Detailed aftercare instructions and follow-up support
Optional compression garment advice for certain areas
What to expect:
Usually 2 to 8 sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart
First visible changes around 4 to 6 weeks
Best results 8 to 12 weeks after your final session
Results last indefinitely with stable weight
💡 The swelling you see afterwards is the treatment working — it's your immune system clearing the broken-down fat cells.
Common questions
Is there any downtime?
You'll usually have visible swelling and redness for 2 to 7 days, sometimes with small bruises and tender lumps under the skin. Most people manage this with loose clothing and can get on with normal activities, though you'll want to avoid anything that raises your body temperature for the first couple of days.
Does it hurt?
You'll feel warmth and a stinging sensation as the product goes in — it's not painless, but it's quick and we use numbing cream beforehand to take the edge off. Most people find it quite manageable, especially since the actual injecting part is usually under 15 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need 2 to 8 sessions depending on the size of the area and how much fat there is, spaced 4 weeks apart to let your body clear the dissolved fat between visits. If you've got a wedding, holiday, or big event coming up, it's worth starting at least 12 weeks beforehand so everything has time to settle and look its best.
How long do the results last?
You'll usually start noticing a difference around 4 to 6 weeks after your first session, with the best results showing 8 to 12 weeks after you finish your full course. The results are essentially permanent — destroyed fat cells don't grow back — though remaining cells can expand if you gain significant weight.
Are there any side effects?
It's completely normal to have redness, swelling, tenderness, and some bruising at the injection sites for several days afterwards. You might also feel small firm lumps under the skin, some warmth, and occasional itching — these usually settle on their own over a few weeks. Rarely, uneven results, prolonged lumps, or infection can occur, which is why proper technique and aftercare matter.
Before your treatment
Drink plenty of water for 48 hours before — well-hydrated tissue responds better
Avoid alcohol for 48 hours — it thins blood and increases bruising
Stop anti-inflammatory medication 1 week before if medically safe — check with your GP
Eat normally on the day — don't arrive hungry
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to treatment areas
Remove makeup if your face or neck is being treated
Aftercare
Expect noticeable swelling for 3 to 7 days — this means the treatment is active
Avoid alcohol for 48 hours to support healing
No strenuous exercise, gyms, or heat for 48 hours
Skip hot baths, saunas, and swimming for 1 week
Drink 2 to 3 litres of water daily for 1 week to flush released fat
Gentle massage of treated areas helps even results once tenderness settles
Small lumps under the skin are normal and soften over 4 to 6 weeks
Who it isn’t suitable for
Do not book if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Under 18 or over 60 years old
Any active infection or inflammation where you want treatment
Diabetes with poor wound healing or circulation problems
Severe liver or kidney disease
Autoimmune conditions such as scleroderma or lupus
Bleeding disorders or if you take blood-thinning medication
Known allergy to bile acids or deoxycholate
Significant skin laxity or loose overlying skin in the treatment area
How it compares
✅ Compared with Aqualyx Chin and Jawline Fat Dissolving
Primary purpose — Aqualyx Booster Shot melts away stubborn fat pockets on the body - permanent results that last as long as you keep your weight stable; Aqualyx Chin & Jawline permanently dissolves stubborn fat under your chin and along your jawline - no surgery, no general anaesthetic.
Best for — Aqualyx Booster Shot is for pinchable fat pockets that won't shift with diet or exercise, treating larger or multiple body areas in one session; Aqualyx Chin & Jawline is for anyone with a double chin or fullness along the jawline that won't shift.
Number of sessions — Aqualyx Booster Shot usually needs 2 to 8 sessions depending on the size of the area and how much fat there is, spaced 4 weeks apart; Aqualyx Chin & Jawline usually needs 2 to 4 sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart to allow your body time to clear the dissolved fat.
When to start before an event — Aqualyx Booster Shot needs at least 12 weeks beforehand so everything has time to settle and look its best; Aqualyx Chin & Jawline needs at least 16 weeks beforehand so everything's settled and looking its best in time.
Choose Chin & Jawline if your only concern is under the chin; choose this for body areas or multiple zones
✅ Compared with Aqualyx Full Stomach Fat Dissolving
Primary purpose — Aqualyx Booster Shot melts away stubborn fat pockets in smaller, localised areas without surgery; Aqualyx Full Stomach Fat Dissolving permanently dissolves stubborn fat on your stomach or large body areas.
Best for — Aqualyx Booster Shot suits moderate, defined pockets that won't shift with diet or exercise; Aqualyx Full Stomach Fat Dissolving suits extensive abdominal fat or larger treatment areas.
What to expect after treatment — Aqualyx Booster Shot causes visible swelling and redness for 2 to 7 days, with less product meaning less post-treatment swelling and tenderness; Aqualyx Full Stomach Fat Dissolving causes noticeable swelling for two to seven days, peaking around day two or three, with tenderness and small lumps lasting up to two weeks.
Number of sessions — Aqualyx Booster Shot needs 2 to 8 sessions depending on area size and fat amount, spaced 4 weeks apart; Aqualyx Full Stomach Fat Dissolving needs four to eight sessions for a large area like the stomach, spaced four weeks apart.
Choose Full Stomach if you have extensive abdominal fat; choose this for moderate, defined pockets
✅ Compared with Aqualyx Mid-Section Fat Dissolving
Primary purpose — Aqualyx Booster Shot melts away stubborn fat pockets in specific, isolated spots; Aqualyx 360 Mid-Section / XL Area permanently dissolves fat around your complete waistline and tummy.
Best for — Aqualyx Booster Shot is for pinchable fat pockets that won't shift with diet or exercise; Aqualyx 360 Mid-Section / XL Area is for complete waistline reshaping, not isolated problem areas.
Recovery — Aqualyx Booster Shot has visible swelling and redness for 2 to 7 days, with a lower product load per session making recovery easier; Aqualyx 360 Mid-Section / XL Area has noticeable swelling, redness and firmness for 3 to 7 days, with more product used for full circumferential treatment.
Number of sessions — Aqualyx Booster Shot usually needs 2 to 8 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart; Aqualyx 360 Mid-Section / XL Area usually needs 2 to 6 sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Choose 360 Mid-Section if you want complete waistline reshaping; choose this for isolated problem areas
✅ Compared with Aqualyx Arms Fat Dissolving
Primary purpose — Aqualyx Booster Shot lets you pick your priority zone rather than being locked to arms; Aqualyx Arms Fat Dissolving permanently dissolves stubborn arm and bra-line fat.
Best for — Aqualyx Booster Shot is better for skin quality elsewhere - arm skin often lacks elasticity, making other areas safer first choices; Aqualyx Arms Fat Dissolving is best when upper arm fat is your main concern with good skin tone.
Number of sessions — Aqualyx Booster Shot usually needs 2 to 8 sessions depending on the size of the area and how much fat there is; Aqualyx Arms Fat Dissolving usually needs 2 to 4 sessions.
When you see results — Aqualyx Booster Shot shows results around 4 to 6 weeks after your first session, with best results 8 to 12 weeks after finishing; Aqualyx Arms Fat Dissolving shows results around 6 to 8 weeks after your final session.
Choose Arms / Bra Bulge if upper arm fat is your main concern with good skin tone; choose this for chin, stomach, thighs, or hips
Aqualyx Full Stomach / L Area: Fat Dissolving — £180, 50 min. Permanently dissolve stubborn fat on your stomach or large body areas with a clinically-established injection treatment.