Lipodissolve Q & A

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Richard P. Rand, MD
Richard P. Rand, MD

How can I get safe lipo dissolve?

Please remember that this treatment is currently NOT approved as safe by the FDA. While it has great appeal and if all the issues are worked out will be a great addition to our treatment options, it would be wise to wait until proper studies... more

Kenneth Han DOKenneth Han DO

Severe reaction to lipodissolve: Should I be worried?

Lipodissolve is not FDA approved and I do not recommend it until further clinical studies and safety have been established. View the web reference link below for information about Lipodissolve complications. more

Manish H. Shah, M.D. Manish H. Shah, M.D.

Safe way to lose, tighten or improve tummy fat?

From your description, it really sounds like you have a fair amount of excess skin and stretch marks. In general, this is really only best handled with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. This procedure uses a long incision placed low in the... more

Robert Clinton, MD
Robert Clinton, MD

LipoDissolve Information

The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety raises several valid points. Caution is always the best policy.  However, using things off-label is not anything new or unique.  I would also mention that laser lipolysis (ie SmartLipo... more

Julius W. Few, MD
Julius W. Few, MD

Can you get nerve damage in your stomach from lipo dissolve

I regret to hear your difficulty. As Lipo dissolve is not an FDA approved treatment for unwanted body fat, we do not know if this treatment causes the difficulty you described or not. Ultimately, it is extremely important for you to be under... more

Sofia Rubbani, MDSofia Rubbani, MD

Where can I find a Lipodissolve center?

You have to be very careful when selecting a Lipodissolve Physician.  Always check on the website shown below for members of the Lipodissolve society.  This is the official organization for physicians who have been trained in the proper... more

Max Grishkevich, MDMax Grishkevich, MD

Can LipoDissolve be combined with other fat loss treatments?

Yes, LipoDissolve can be combined with other treatments. For example, while doing LipoDissolve - I talk to patients about some dietary changes and exercise program to loose weight - most of the weight will be lost from the areas that we are... more

Sachit Shah
Sachit Shah

What are good alternatives to LipoDissolve?

Another good possibility of treatment is to consider using Ultrashape. This is a "no pain, no downtime" treatment with destroying fat cells using ultrasound. It breaks down specific areas of fat that are hard to remove and can work very... more

Noel1111chimp
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How do I get a refund from fig?

I guess you know by now the company filed for Chapter 11 - doors abruptly closed leaving everyone high and dry. Who knows how we can get our money back. Do file with the Better Business Bureau in Kansas. Corporate Lipo office is 2150 Schuetz Rd.... more

Charles Crutchfield, MDCharles Crutchfield, MD

Are there different types of Lipodissolve treatments?

Advanced vs. Ultra - what's the difference? LipoDissolve Ultra is a modified and more beneficial version of LipoDissolve. With LipoDissolve Ultra, ultrasound massage is performed to the treatment areas both before and after the LipoDissolve... more

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Is a doctor required to do Lipo dissolve?

I am a nurse experienced in . I have read several of the reviews, particularly those not happy with their results. I have several questions relating to the product and technique, perhaps can be asked of the clinic where the procedure was done... more

Charles Crutchfield, MDCharles Crutchfield, MD

Lipodissolve vs. mesotherapy - what's the difference?

Are mesotherapy and the same thing? The question of the difference between LipoDissolve and mesotherapy is one that is hotly debated. Mesotherapy is a general term for the injection of materials into the middle layer of skin for... more

Charles Crutchfield, MDCharles Crutchfield, MD

What's the secret to great Lipodissolve results?

There is something that our clinic was the first in the United States to develop. We call it LipoDissolve Ultra. We use ultrasound massage both before and after LipoDissolve treatments. I believe this serves two purposes: 1. ... more

Charles Crutchfield, MDCharles Crutchfield, MD

When is a good time to get Lipodissolve?

How do I know if I'm ready for Lipodissolve? LipoDissolve is an excellent treatment modality for patients who have unwanted adipose (fat) tissue that they can readily identify. I tell patients if there is a specific area of unwanted fat that... more

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