Fat-Dissolving Injections Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home

Fat-Dissolving Injections follows consultation and skin assessment, cleansing and anaesthesia (numbing cream or cooling if needed), the treatment itself (about 10–20 minutes), then calming care and aftercare instructions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (double chin, upper-arm fat), medical history, medications and past treatments.
  2. Treatment plan: areas (face (under-chin), upper arms, abdomen, thighs), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
  3. Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — numbing cream or cooling if needed.
  4. Treatment: performed with Fat-dissolving injectables, taking about 10–20 minutes.
  5. Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: swelling, bruising or soreness for a few days.

How it works

Fat-dissolving injections deliver medication into areas of localized fat to support fat-cell metabolism and clearance. Ingredients and actions differ by product, so the choice depends on the area and the individual.

Tell the doctor before treatment

  • Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
  • Recent procedures and dates
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • History of reaction to ingredients

For care after treatment, see Fat-Dissolving Injections recovery and aftercare.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Fat-Dissolving Injections take?

The treatment itself takes about 10–20 minutes; consultation and numbing time are added.

Is anaesthesia used for Fat-Dissolving Injections?

Numbing cream or cooling if needed.

Does exercise help?

Healthy habits help maintain results.

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