ABSTRACT
Injecting phosphatidylcholine has been used in South America as a non-surgical treatment
in body contouring. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of
injecting phosphatidylcholine in the reduction of localised fat deposits. 86 patients
were included in the study. Patients received 1-3 treatments in localised fat deposits
in various areas of the body using phosphatidylcholine. After treatment with phosphatidylcholine
(250 mg / 5 ml), fat deposits show an average circumferential reduction per application
of 2.70 cm. No patient showed irregularities, dimples or any serious side effect after
treatment. Results remained stable during the time of follow up. All patients showed
remarkable reductions of the fat deposits treated with phosphatidylcholine. Using
the correct technique, injecting phosphatidylcholine may be a safe and efficacious
alternative to liposuction in patients objecting to surgery.
KEYWORDS
Injection lipolysis - Fat-away-injection - Lipostabil - Phosphatidylcholine - Liposuction
- Microcannula - Cosmetic surgery.
