What causes it?
How this breast tissue growth occurs is complex, as it begins with an abnormal level of the female hormone estrogen in the male body.
This can be carried over estrogen from puberty; a pre-existing medical condition, as a side-effect of medications or recreational drug use.
A sedentary lifestyle can also cause moobs to appear. Men who do little exercise other than bending their arms to drink beer, are effectively filling their bodies with a substance that will transform into a female hormone and develop fatty breast tissue.
How does Aqualyx work?
Aqualyx works by dissolving stubborn pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise, for example the dreaded double chin or those unwanted love handles. We always favour non-surgical procedures as they leave no scarring and have equivalent, or even better results with minimal downtime.
Aqualyx is a water-based solution that is injected into the fatty tissue, surrounds the cells and destroys them. The remains of the fat cells are then excreted by the body safely as waste.
What is the recovery time?
There are some minimal temporary side effects which may include bruising, swelling, redness and irritation in the injection area. The treated area may feel slightly tender to touch, numb or itchy but these side effects usually subside after 1-3 days however swelling and slight tenderness may last up to 4 weeks.
Aqualyx fat dissolving injections are a minimally invasive treatment which is a fantastic alternative to liposuction, without having to undergo surgery. The injection has skin tightening properties and is suitable for most people aged between 18-60 years who have a stubborn pocket of fat or a few fat deposits which will not budge
Destroying the fat cells is a long-term solution provided you retain a stable weight, eat healthily and continue exercise as usual. Aqualyx leads to a permanent reduction of fatty tissue; once removed, fat
