Review of “The Lipodissolve Technique: Clinical Experience”

Lipodissolve is a relatively new technique of injection lipolysis. Localized areas of fat are treated with the injection of a combination of phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate. These agents work in concert to reduce fat deposits. The article reviews the results for patients treated with Lipodissolve and other injection lipolysis treatments by Dr. Patricia Rittes, the authors, and other practitioners and researchers. They conclude that properly performed, single-stage surgery that allows the surgeon to address all anatomic levels is preferable to Lipodissolve, pending the results of current and future studies and randomized controlled trials.