⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: This guide is for educational purposes ONLY.
DIY facial fat dissolving injections carry serious risks, including infection, nerve damage, vascular occlusion causing tissue death or blindness, and permanent disfigurement. The use of non-FDA-approved products is illegal in many countries and may pose unknown health hazards. Always seek treatment from a qualified medical professional. Proceed at your own risk — this is not medical advice.
Table Of Contents
-What Is LipoLab?
-Alternatives:
-Ideal Targets for Facial Fat Dissolvers
-Required Supplies
-Step 1: Planning Injection Sites
-Step 2: Preparing the Area
-Step 3: Injection Technique
-What to Expect Post-Injection
-Aftercare
-Feedback I've collected during research
-High-Risk Zones
-My ROI Assessment
-Result Gallery
What Is LipoLab?
LipoLab is a Korean-made injectable solution designed to dissolve subcutaneous fat. It is not FDA-approved, and its use is considered off-label and experimental when applied to the face.
Key Ingredients:
Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) – 0.1mg/mL
Sodium Deoxycholate (DC) – same active acid as FDA-approved Kybella
These compounds break down fat cells via the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids, which are then eliminated through the lymphatic system.
Alternatives:
Kybella (Deoxycholic Acid): is approved only for under-chin (submental) fat
Aqualyx: is considered stronger than LipoLab
Lemon Bottle: Ingredient quality is widely criticized
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Ideal Targets for Facial Fat Dissolvers
Most effective for:
Submental fat (under chin)
Jowl fullness
Buccal fat (if injected intraorally only)
Cheek puffiness
Less effective for:
Deep fat pads (e.g., medial cheek fat)
Nasolabial folds (usually due to bone loss or sagging skin)
Inject only into subcutaneous fat. Deep injections carry high risk and low benefit.
Required Supplies
LipoLab vials: Active compound
1cc or 3cc syringes: For injections
21G needle: To draw from the vial
30G or 31G needle: For facial injection
Alcohol wipes: Sterilization
Surgical pen: Mark injection sites
Antiseptic cream (Chlorhexidine): Skin disinfection
Arnica cream: Bruising/swelling reduction
Antibiotic (Amoxicillin 500mg): Infection prevention (optional, but I recommend it)
Mouthwash (Chlorhexidine): For intraoral prep
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Planning Injection Sites
Use a surgical marker to draw evenly spaced dots (~1cm apart)
Stay symmetrical across both sides of the face
Submental: 10–15 dots
Cheeks: 2–4 per side
Step 2: Preparing the Area
Clean face with alcohol wipes
Swish with Chlorhexidine mouthwash (if injecting buccal fat)
Apply antiseptic cream to skin
Take 500mg of Amoxicillin 1 day before, 30 min post-op, and daily for 2 weeks (optional and not super important)
Step 3: Injection Technique
Draw 1mL into the syringe using a 21G needle
Swap to a 30G/31G needle for injection
Inject at a 45° angle into superficial subcutaneous fat
Depth: ~4–8mm (do not go deeper)
Inject 0.2–0.3mL per site
Replace the needle every 2–3 injections
Aspirate before injecting to check if you’re in a blood vessel
Slow injection speed to reduce discomfort and risk
rotating injection sites between sessions to prevent tissue damage.
Solid video for a visual example: https://youtu.be/u9mnjxNS5q4
What to Expect Post-Injection
Common Reactions:
Redness
Swelling for ~1 week
Mild burning sensation
Possible lumps (massage gently)
Timeline:
Week 1: Swelling and slight discomfort
Week 2+: Visible change, slight tightening
Week 3–4: Contour improvement
Aftercare (fairly obvious)
Avoid touching the area
Avoid heat, intense cardio, and sauna for 3–5 days
Apply Arnica cream 2x daily for bruising
Drink lots of water to aid lymphatic drainage
Cold compresses right after injection for inflammation
Watch for increased redness, fever, pus (signs of infection)
No alcohol or blood thinners right after or before injections
Feedback I've collected during research
“Lipolab didn’t work for me on my cheeks.” (Possibly too deep)
“I injected 1mL per cheek, 8mm depth, no result.”
“Submental area is the safest to start with”
“I photoshopped a certificate to buy it in the UK.”
“Nose is extremely risky, avoid entirely”
“It reshaped my ogee curve dramatically”
High-Risk Zones
Nasolabial folds
Nose
Close to orbit (under-eye)
Any area with a pulsing artery or numbness when touched
My ROI Assessment
Result Gallery
Slight nasal tip reduction with lipolab.
Nice submental fat dissolver result
Decent Kybella Submental Result
Aqualyx Result
Another Aqualyx
Lipolab (shes still fat but solid improvement tbf)
Lipolab great result
