Slimming Injections in Croydon Non-Surgical Fat Dissolving Treatment
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How Do Slimming Injections Work?
Slimming injections, also known as fat dissolving injections, work by injecting a solution directly into a targeted pocket of fat. Aqualyx is a safe, effective treatment that works by dissolving fat cells in the areas treated, with the broken-down cells then ejected naturally through the lymphatic system. Lemon Bottle is a non-surgical fat-dissolving injectable used in a similar way, commonly applied to areas like the double chin, jawline, thighs and arms.
Both work on the same basic principle: the solution disrupts the structure of fat cells in the treated area, and the body’s own lymphatic system gradually clears the resulting waste product over the following days and weeks. This is why the result builds gradually rather than appearing straight after the injection, and why more than one session is usually needed to fully treat a stubborn area.
This treatment is designed for small, localised pockets of fat, such as under the chin, love handles or the outer thighs, rather than significant overall weight loss. It works best on areas that have resisted diet and exercise despite an otherwise healthy lifestyle, and Franca will always be upfront if a treated area, or your expectations, don’t match what this treatment can realistically achieve.
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How We Approach Slimming Injection Treatment
- Consultation — full medical history, understanding your target area and goals, and an honest conversation about what’s realistic to expect.
- Area assessment — Franca examines the treatment area to confirm it’s suited to fat dissolving injections rather than a different approach.
- Product selection — choosing Aqualyx or Lemon Bottle based on the area being treated and your individual assessment.
- The injections — small, targeted amounts injected directly into the fat pocket, working across the marked treatment area.
- Aftercare guidance — advice on hydration, gentle movement and what swelling or firmness to expect in the days after treatment.
- Review — checking progress once initial swelling has settled, to see how the area is responding.
- Course planning — most areas need more than one session, spaced several weeks apart, which is discussed at consultation.
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Meet the Practitioners
Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner & Independent Prescriber Franca has over 15 years of clinical experience, trained at St George’s University Hospital and Surrey University, and is a member of the Royal College of Nursing and the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses. She has treated over 4,000 patients and personally assesses and delivers every slimming injection treatment.
As an independent prescriber, Franca is qualified to independently assess and, where clinically appropriate, prescribe within her scope of practice, rather than needing a separate prescriber to sign off on treatment. For fat dissolving injections, this means the same clinician assessing your suitability is the one deciding on the right product and dosage for your treatment area.
Natalia supports the clinic’s wider body and skin treatments, working alongside Franca to give patients continuity of care across their treatment journey.
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Who Is Aqualyx Suitable For?
Ideal candidates
- Small, stubborn pockets of fat that haven’t responded to diet and exercise, such as a double chin, love handles or outer thighs
- People close to their goal weight rather than looking for significant overall weight loss
- Anyone wanting a non-surgical alternative to liposuction for a specific area
- Patients with realistic expectations about a gradual, course-based result
When to wait or avoid treatment
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active skin infections or open wounds in the treatment area
- Certain liver, kidney or metabolic conditions affecting how the body processes released fat
- Blood clotting disorders or being on blood-thinning medication, unless cleared by your GP
- Significant weight loss goals, since this treatment is not designed as a substitute for broader lifestyle change
A note on medication before treatment
If you take a prescribed medication that thins the blood, do not stop or change it before your appointment without speaking to the clinician who prescribed it. Bring this up at consultation instead, so Franca can assess your suitability around your existing prescription. This guidance will always be confirmed individually at your consultation, not applied as a blanket rule.
- Fat dissolving injections carry real clinical considerations around dosage, product choice and treatment area, which is why who assesses and delivers your treatment matters more than the product itself. At Laserlite, every slimming injection treatment is carried out by Franca Lenders, an Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber with 15+ years of experience and over 4,000 patients treated.
- The clinic has held Save Face accreditation since 2020. Save Face is a government-approved register, exclusive to doctors, nurses, dentists and prescribing pharmacists working in aesthetics, and has itself been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority since 2016. This means the clinic has been independently checked against standards for hygiene, insurance, qualifications and patient safety something we’d encourage you to verify directly on the Save Face register before booking anywhere, not just with us.
- Every patient starts with a proper, unrushed consultation, and the clinic holds a 4.8 rating from 117 Google reviews.
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Slimming Injection Prices in Croydon
Consultation is included when you book your first treatment. If you’d like to speak to Franca first without committing to treatment that day, a stand-alone consultation is £24. Pricing below matches what’s charged in clinic.
Slimming Injection Prices in Croydon
| Treatment | Duration | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Double Chin — Lemon Bottle | 1 hour | Click here |
| Chin — Aqualyx | 1 hour | Click here |
| Body — Aqualyx | 1 hour | Click here |
| Lemon Bottle (love handle points) | 1 hour | Click here |
| Abdomen (lower stomach) | 1 hour | Click here |
| Upper Arms (both arms) | 1 hour | Click here |
| Both outer thighs | 1 hour | Click here |
| Abdomen (upper stomach) | 1 hour | Click here |
Aqualyx is a safe, effective treatment that works by dissolving fat cells in the areas treated, with the broken-down cells then ejected naturally through the lymphatic system. Lemon Bottle is a non-surgical fat-dissolving injectable commonly applied to areas like the double chin, jawline, thighs and arms.
Slimming Injections vs Body Contouring Which Do You Need?
These two are often confused, since both target stubborn fat, but they work in different ways.
| Slimming Injections | Body Contouring (Cavitation/RF) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Chemically dissolves fat cells in a targeted injection point | Uses ultrasound or heat energy across a broader area |
| Best for | Small, precise pockets of fat, such as the chin or love handles | Larger areas needing fat reduction and skin tightening together |
| Approach | Injectable, medically prescribed | Non-invasive device-based treatment |
| Downtime | Mild swelling for a few days | None |
Which is appropriate depends on the size and location of the area you’d like to treat some patients combine both across different areas. This will always be discussed at your consultation rather than assumed in advance.
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Visiting Our Clinic in Croydon
Address: 2nd Floor, 2-4 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PA
Phone: 020 8062 1248
We’re a short walk from East Croydon station and West Croydon station, and the George Street tram stop sits right outside the building, so getting here without a car is straightforward. Whitgift Shopping Centre, Centrale, and Boxpark Croydon are all within a few minutes’ walk if you want to combine your appointment with a trip into town.
Parking: NCP Croydon and the Whitgift Centre car park are both close by if you’re driving in.
Areas we regularly see patients from: South Croydon, Purley, Thornton Heath, Addiscombe, Shirley, Coulsdon and Bromley.
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Risks and Possible Complications
Slimming injections are a medical procedure, and like any injectable treatment they carry some risk alongside the benefits. Being upfront about this is part of how we work, and it’s something Franca talks through at every consultation.
Common and usually short-lived
- Swelling, redness and warmth at the injection site
- Firmness or lumpiness in the treated area as it settles over the following days
- Mild bruising around injection points
Less common
- Prolonged swelling lasting longer than a week
- Temporary numbness or tingling in the treated area
- Uneven results between sessions before the full course is complete
Rare
- Skin irritation or an allergic-type reaction to the injected solution, which is why medical history and any known sensitivities are checked at consultation
We screen for risk factors at consultation and use precise, targeted dosing to reduce these risks, but no injectable treatment can be guaranteed complication-free. If you notice unusual pain, spreading redness, or anything that doesn’t feel right after treatment, contact the clinic straight away do not wait for your next appointment. Patients are given direct contact details for exactly this reason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most areas need a short course of two to four sessions, spaced several weeks apart, to see the full result, since the body needs time to clear dissolved fat between treatments.
Most patients feel a series of small pinches during the injections, followed by some tightness or swelling afterwards rather than ongoing pain.
Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medication where possible (check with your GP first), and stay well hydrated, since this supports how your body processes the treated fat.
Some. Expect swelling, firmness or tenderness in the treated area for several days, and most patients return to normal activities the same day but avoid intense exercise for 48 hours.
Franca Lenders, our Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber, carries out every slimming injection treatment herself. She’s Save Face accredited, has been practising for over 15 years, and has treated more than 4,000 patients.
No. This treatment chemically dissolves fat cells in a specific, targeted area, rather than working on appetite or overall body weight. It’s designed for small, stubborn pockets of fat rather than broader weight management.
Both work on a similar principle, dissolving fat cells for the body to clear naturally, but the specific formulation and areas they’re best suited to can differ. Franca will recommend the right product for your treatment area at consultation.
Fat cells that are dissolved and cleared don’t return, but maintaining your result long term still depends on diet, exercise and overall lifestyle, which is discussed as part of your treatment plan.
Yes. Treatments are carried out by Franca Lenders, an Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner with 15+ years of experience, and the clinic has held Save Face accreditation since 2020.
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