Lipolysis
Lipolysis reduces localised fat deposits with injections or a device. In Estonia usually 60–150 € per area. Dozens of salons offer the service nationwide.
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Lipolysis is a beauty procedure aimed at reducing localised fat deposits that are hard to shift with exercise and diet, in places such as a double chin, the stomach, the hips or the thighs. The fat cells are broken down either with injectable substances or with a device, and the body then removes them naturally. This is not a weight-loss method but a way of correcting the contour of the body. In our directory, dozens of salons across Estonia offer lipolysis.
What is lipolysis and how does it work?
Lipolysis means, quite literally, the breaking down of fat. As a beauty procedure it refers to methods that reduce clearly defined fat deposits in areas of the body where fat stubbornly persists even with a proper diet and regular exercise. The result is a smoother, more even body contour.
In injection lipolysis, substances that break down the membranes of the fat cells are introduced into the fatty tissue with fine needles. The released fat is broken down and eliminated from the body naturally, via the lymphatic system and the metabolism, over the course of a few weeks.
Alongside injection lipolysis, device-based methods are also used — laser, ultrasound or cold lipolysis (cryolipolysis), for example — where the fat cells are acted on without needles, using heat, ultrasound waves or controlled cold. The specialist chooses the appropriate method according to the area and the desired result.
What types of lipolysis are there?
Injection lipolysis, also known as injectable lipolysis, is one of the most common methods and is well suited to smaller areas — a double chin, the upper arms or small pads of fat on the stomach, for example. It can be targeted precisely and can be carried out on an outpatient basis as a short visit.
Device-based laser lipolysis uses heat energy to act on the fat cells, ultrasound lipolysis uses high-frequency sound waves, and cryolipolysis uses controlled cold that freezes the fat cells. Device-based methods are usually non-penetrating, meaning the skin is not pierced, which makes the recovery time shorter.
Each method has its own advantages: injection lipolysis is precise and suits small areas, while device-based methods suit larger ones. The specialist assesses the client's body and goals and recommends the most suitable approach, sometimes a combination of methods.
Who is lipolysis suitable for, and when should it be avoided?
Lipolysis suits people whose body weight is broadly close to normal but who have isolated stubborn fat deposits that do not disappear with diet or exercise. It is important to understand that lipolysis is not a method of weight loss or a treatment for obesity, but a precisely targeted correction of the body contour.
The procedure is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, nor in cases of serious liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorders, complications of diabetes or metabolic disorders. Cryolipolysis has its own additional contraindications, which is why the suitability of the method is always assessed by a specialist.
The best results are achieved by clients who maintain a healthy diet and stay active after the procedure, since this helps prevent the formation of new fat deposits and preserves the result.
How the procedure runs, the result and aftercare
A session of injection lipolysis usually lasts 20–45 minutes; device-based procedures can take longer depending on the area. To achieve a visible result, a course of two to four procedures is usually carried out, roughly 3–4 weeks apart, so that the body has time to eliminate the broken-down fat.
The result appears gradually over several weeks, as the body removes the treated fat. Because broken-down fat cells do not regenerate, the result is lasting alongside a healthy lifestyle, though the formation of new fat deposits depends on your diet and activity from then on.
After the procedure, the treated area may show swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising, which usually subside within a few days to a couple of weeks. Drinking enough fluids, lymphatic massage, and avoiding the sauna and alcohol during the first few days are frequently recommended.
The price of lipolysis in Estonia
The price of lipolysis in Estonia is usually 60–150 € per area per session. The price depends on the method, the size of the area treated and the location of the salon – in Tallinn and Tartu prices are generally higher than in smaller towns.
Since several sessions are usually needed to achieve a visible result, many salons offer course packages that work out cheaper per procedure than individual visits. The prices of device-based methods, cryolipolysis for example, may be higher than those of injection lipolysis.
You will find exact prices and the contents of packages with each service provider in our directory, where you can compare different salons and choose the method and the time that suit you.
Frequently asked questions
Is lipolysis a weight-loss method?
No, it is not. Lipolysis is intended for reducing localised, stubborn fat deposits, not for general weight loss or for the treatment of obesity. The best result is achieved when body weight is already broadly close to normal.
What lipolysis methods are there?
The most common are injection lipolysis, where fat cells are broken down with injectable substances, and device-based methods such as laser, ultrasound and cryolipolysis. The specialist chooses the appropriate method according to the area and the desired result.
How much does lipolysis cost in Estonia?
Lipolysis in Estonia usually costs 60–150 € per area per session. Course packages are often cheaper per individual session, and prices in Tallinn and Tartu are generally slightly higher.
How many procedures are needed and how long does the result last?
A course of two to four sessions roughly 3–4 weeks apart is usually recommended. Because broken-down fat cells do not regenerate, the result is lasting alongside a healthy lifestyle, though diet and physical activity influence the formation of new deposits.
Is lipolysis painful and what is the recovery time?
Injection lipolysis can cause mild discomfort, and afterwards swelling, tenderness or bruising, which subside within a few days. The recovery time for device-based methods is usually short and you can mostly return to normal life straight away.
Who is lipolysis not suitable for?
Lipolysis is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, nor in cases of serious liver or kidney disease, bleeding disorders and certain metabolic disorders. Suitability is always assessed by a specialist before the procedure.