No. 08 · Nurse-led

Fat dissolving
in Whitley Bay.

Watch the 5 short videosFrom consultation to aftercare. No sound, words on screen.

Fat-dissolving injections (Aqualyx) is a consultation led treatment tailored to your goals, medical history and suitability. It is available at Refined Medical Aesthetics, our nurse led clinic on Double Row, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, near Whitley Bay, NE25 0PP. Pricing, suitability and a careful, personalised plan are discussed before treatment.

Nurse led clinic. Careful, documented treatment.

Inside my clinic

Small pockets, honest advice.

45 to 60 minute visit
Numbing cream first
Usually 2 to 4 sessions
Result builds over 4 to 8 weeks

Rachel Storey treating a client at Refined Medical Aesthetics — In clinic with me

Inside Refined Medical Aesthetics in Seaton Delaval — My clinic in Seaton Delaval

Rachel Storey, NMC registered nurse and owner of Refined Medical Aesthetics — Rachel Storey, NMC registered nurse

Photos from my clinic in Seaton Delaval. Results vary from person to person. See the full gallery

Fat dissolving at a glance

Who it may help: Adults close to their goal weight with a small pocket of fat that diet and exercise have not shifted, such as under the chin. It is not a weight loss treatment.
What happens: A free consultation first. On the day, numbing cream goes on, then small injections across the area. The visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. Most people need 2 to 4 sessions, four weeks apart.
Downtime: Clear swelling for 48 to 72 hours. Bruising for up to a week. The result builds over 4 to 8 weeks.
Price: Per session: small area £80, medium area £120, large area £180.
Book: See prices and payment options or book a time.

Results vary from person to person.

Short videos

Watch before you book.

Each video is about a minute long and walks through one treatment. They have no sound. The words are shown on screen and written out under each one.

Video

Under the chin

A short video about fat dissolving under the chin, from your consultation to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.

Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.

What the video says

Caught it on the front camera?
under the chin Even at a steady weight A small pocket of fat can settle under your chin and soften the angle into your neck, even when diet and exercise are going well.
free consultation first I check before anything A gentle pinch tells me how much is fat. This only treats fat, so if it’s mostly loose skin, I’ll say so.
what I use Aqualyx Its active part is deoxycholic acid, something your body already makes to help digest fat. Allow about 45 minutes.
Mapped dot by dot Small dots about a centimetre apart, inside a line that stays well clear of the jawbone and the nerve running along it.
numbing cream first Tiny amounts, into the fat A very fine needle. It stings for a moment, and the burning usually settles within about 30 minutes.
What happens underneath Placed into the fat under your chin Fat cell walls break down Your body clears them over 4 to 8 weeks
straight after Expect some swelling Your chin can look fuller for 48 to 72 hours, and you might bruise. A cool compress helps, 10 minutes on and 10 off.
the next week or two Go easy on yourself No hard workouts, saunas or hot baths for 1 to 2 weeks, and no alcohol for 48 to 72 hours. Keep sipping water.
A cleaner angle, in time 4 to 6 weeks when the first change usually shows 2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart A steady weight helps the result last Results vary.
Curious if it suits you? Fat dissolving, under chin: £80 a session New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me

Video

Jawline

A short video about fat dissolving along the jawline, from your consultation to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.

Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.

What the video says

That soft edge along your jaw
jawline fullness Where did my jawline go? A small pad of fat can sit along the jaw and blur the line into your neck, even at a steady weight.
free consultation first Fat, or loose skin? I gently pinch to check. This only treats fat, so if it’s mostly loose skin I’ll tell you, and talk through what may suit you better.
what I use Aqualyx Deoxycholic acid is its active part. Your body already makes it to help digest fat. Allow about 45 minutes.
Mapped while you sit up Upright, the fullness shows the way it does day to day. I mark small dots and keep a safe margin from the nerve near the jawbone.
numbing cream first A very fine needle Tiny amounts, into the fat only. It stings for a moment, and any burning usually settles within about 30 minutes.
Under the surface Placed into the fat, clear of the nerve Fat cell walls break down Your body clears them over 4 to 8 weeks
straight after Puffy for a few days Swelling peaks around 48 to 72 hours and you might bruise. A cool compress helps: 10 minutes on, 10 off.
the next week or two Keep it cool and calm Skip hard workouts, saunas and hot baths for 1 to 2 weeks, and alcohol for 48 to 72 hours. Plenty of water helps.
A cleaner line, slowly 4 to 6 weeks when the first change usually shows 2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart A steady weight helps the result last Results vary.
Fancy a proper look? Fat dissolving, jawline: £120 a session New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me

Video

Bra line

A short video about fat dissolving along the bra line, from your consultation to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.

Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.

What the video says

That little bulge by your bra strap
the bra line It won’t budge You can eat well, train and still keep a soft pocket just above or below the band. Small, defined pockets like this are where fat dissolving may help.
free consultation first Is it right for you? More than a small pocket, or hoping to lose weight overall? Then this isn’t the treatment for you, and I’ll tell you so.
what I use Aqualyx Its active part is deoxycholic acid, which your body already makes to help digest fat. A bra line appointment takes about 45 minutes.
Mapped while you sit up Sitting upright shows exactly where the pocket sits, so that’s when I mark it with a small grid of dots.
numbing cream first Tiny amounts, very fine needle Into the fat layer only. It stings for a moment, and any burning usually settles within about 30 minutes.
What happens underneath Placed into the fat layer Fat cell walls break down Your body clears them over 4 to 8 weeks
straight after Swollen and a bit tender Swelling peaks at 48 to 72 hours and you may bruise. A cool compress helps, 10 minutes on, 10 off.
for a week or two Give the gym a rest No hard workouts, saunas or hot baths for 1 to 2 weeks. Skip alcohol for 48 to 72 hours and drink plenty of water.
Smoother, gradually 4 to 6 weeks when the first change usually shows 2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart A steady weight helps the result last Results vary.
Fancy a proper look? Fat dissolving, bra line: £120 a session New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me

Video

Flanks

A short video about fat dissolving on the flanks, from your consultation to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.

Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.

What the video says

That roll above your jeans
close to your goal Diet can't pick a spot You can eat well and train hard and still keep a soft pocket on each side. Small, defined pockets like that are where fat dissolving may help.
first, honesty Not a weight loss fix Want to lose weight overall, or is it more than a small pocket? I'll say so at your free consultation. Sometimes the answer is no.
what I use Aqualyx A deoxycholate based solution for small pockets of stubborn fat. Flanks count as a large area, so we give it an hour.
Lying on your side Numbing cream and photos first. Then I mark a grid of dots over each pocket, about a centimetre apart.
the treatment Small amounts, fanned A fine needle places the solution into the fat layer only. It stings, and the burning usually settles within 30 minutes.
What it does Into the fat layer only Fat cell walls break down Your body clears them over weeks
straight after Puffy sides are normal Expect swelling for 48 to 72 hours, bruising for a week or two and some firmness for a few weeks.
at home Go gently for two weeks A cool compress on and off for the first few days, plenty of water and no alcohol for 48 to 72 hours. Skip hard workouts, saunas and hot baths.
Change, bit by bit 4 to 6 weeks the first change shows 2 to 4 sessions 4 to 6 weeks apart Keep steady treated cells don't come back Results vary from person to person.
Want my honest view? Fat dissolving, flanks: £180 a session New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me

Video

Tummy

A short video about fat dissolving on the tummy, from your consultation to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.

Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.

What the video says

The bit that won't budge
small pockets Close to your goal, still there Some small pockets hang on even when you eat well and keep active. Those are the ones fat dissolving may help with.
before you book It's not weight loss It won't flatten a whole tummy or replace exercise. If it isn't right for you, I'll tell you at your free consultation.
what I use Aqualyx A deoxycholate based solution made for small pockets of stubborn fat, from licensed UK suppliers.
Mapped dot by dot Numbing cream and photos at the same angles first. Then I mark the pocket so every dose lands where we planned.
the treatment Into the fat layer Small amounts, fanned through the pocket. Expect pressure and a sting that usually settles within 30 minutes.
What it does Fat cells in the pocket Their walls break down Your body clears them over weeks
straight after Puffy is normal Swelling peaks over 48 to 72 hours. Bruising and some firmness can hang around for a few weeks.
at home Go easy for a fortnight Plenty of water and a cool compress. No alcohol for 48 to 72 hours, and no hard workouts, saunas or hot baths for 1 to 2 weeks.
Slow, then visible 4 to 6 weeks the first change shows 2 to 4 sessions 4 to 6 weeks apart Stay steady treated cells don't come back Results vary from person to person.
Is it right for you? Fat dissolving, tummy: £180 a session New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me

How it works

From door to done.

Free consultationNo needles. We talk about your goals and your health, and I check the treatment is right for you.
Numbing and photosNumbing cream goes on first, which matters most under the chin. We go through consent, and I take photos from the same angles each time.
TreatmentSmall amounts in a fan pattern across the area. Expect pressure and sometimes mild burning or stinging. 45 to 60 minutes in all.
The first weekClear swelling for 48 to 72 hours and mild bruising for up to a week. The swelling is part of how it works.
Next sessionAt least 4 weeks later. The result builds over 4 to 8 weeks, and most people need 2 to 4 sessions.

Pricing

What it costs.

Fat dissolving is priced by the size of the area. We agree the area at your consultation, rather than booking from a price list. Most people need 2 to 4 sessions, four weeks apart.

Treatment	Per session
Small area (under-chin). 45 minsBalances the side profile and lower face.	£80	Pay deposit Pay in full Pay with KlarnaFor Klarna, choose Pay by card at checkout, then select Klarna from the dropdown.
Medium area (jawline, bra line). 45 minsAdds definition and structure along the lower face.	£120	Pay deposit Pay in full Pay with KlarnaFor Klarna, choose Pay by card at checkout, then select Klarna from the dropdown.
Large area (flanks, abdomen pockets). 60 minsFor larger areas such as abdomen, flanks or outer thighs.	£180	Pay deposit Pay in full Pay with KlarnaFor Klarna, choose Pay by card at checkout, then select Klarna from the dropdown.

If you are new, your first 30 minute consultation is free. I use it to check whether fat dissolving is right for you. Often it is not, and I will tell you so.

Before you book

The honest details.

What it is

Deoxycholic acid, which your body already makes to help digest fat. I inject it into a small pocket of fat under the skin.
It works slowly. It breaks down the outer layer of fat cells, and your body clears them over 4 to 8 weeks. That’s why there’s swelling, why you need a course and why results come weeks later.
Where it may help. The soft pad under the chin, softness along the jaw and small bulges along the bra line. Sometimes the upper arm or tummy, if you’re close to your goal weight.
It isn’t weight loss. It won’t flatten a stomach where fat is spread out or sits deep, and it doesn’t replace exercise. I’d rather tell you that than charge you for something that won’t help.

Is it for me?

You have a small, defined pocket of stubborn fat: chin, jawline or bra line.
You’re close to your goal weight and diet and exercise haven’t shifted it.
You’re happy to commit to 2 to 4 sessions over several months.
You’re 18 or over, in good general health, and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
You can live with visible swelling and bruising for a week after each session.

I’ll send you elsewhere, or postpone, if you:

Want general weight loss. This isn’t the tool for that.
Have a BMI well outside the healthy range.
Are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive.
Have an active autoimmune flare or skin infection.
Have a history of disordered eating. We’d talk this through carefully.
Want a result before an event in the next 6 to 8 weeks.

Aftercare

Visible swelling for 48 to 72 hours, sometimes longer.
No alcohol for 48 hours.
No hard exercise for 24 hours.
Drink plenty of water to help your lymphatic system clear the broken down fat.
Mild firmness or lumps for 1 to 2 weeks is normal.
Bruising can last a week. Arnica gel and tablets help.
Wait at least 4 weeks before your next session.

Risks

Expected: swelling and bruising.
Other risks: small firm lumps (nodules), firmness that lasts longer, and one side changing faster than the other.
Very rare: irritation of a nerve in the treated area.

I’m an NMC registered nurse.

Common questions

Good to know.

Am I a candidate?

Fat dissolving works best on small, defined pockets of stubborn fat. Not as a weight-loss treatment. Looking for general weight loss? This isn’t the tool. I’ll assess honestly at consultation. Sometimes the answer is no.

How many sessions do I need?

Usually 2 to 4 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart. Smaller pockets may need only 2. Larger or denser pockets may need 4. I assess after each session to see if more is needed.

How long until I see results?

Visible change builds over 4 to 8 weeks per session. Your body clears the broken-down fat cells slowly. Don’t expect day-after results. It’s a slow process.

Is there downtime?

Significant swelling for 48 to 72 hours. Sometimes longer. Mild bruising for up to a week. The area can feel firm or have small lumps for 1 to 2 weeks. Plan around it. This isn’t a quiet recovery.

Is it permanent?

The fat cells that are destroyed don’t come back. But remaining fat cells can still expand if you gain weight. Maintenance is about staying close to your weight at the time of treatment. Not more sessions.

Does it hurt?

Numbing cream helps. The injections themselves are manageable. The deoxycholic acid stings briefly as it goes in. Most clients say the burning is the worst part. It settles within 30 minutes.

What about the “Ozempic-style” injections I see online?

Different category entirely. Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs are for systemic weight management. Prescribed for medical reasons. Diabetes. Obesity. Fat dissolving is a localised, surface-level treatment for small specific pockets. Don’t mix them up.

Can I have it on multiple areas at once?

Sometimes. We agree at consultation. Two small areas (chin and jawline) often, yes. Multiple large areas, no. The swelling and recovery would be too much.

Can I have it if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

No. We wait. The principle for non-essential cosmetic treatment in pregnancy or breastfeeding is to put it on hold.

What if I have a history of disordered eating?

We talk it through carefully at consultation. I won’t treat someone whose body image concerns suggest fat dissolving isn’t the right answer. Sometimes the answer is “not now”. Or “not me. Speak to your GP first”.

Ready?