It's finally here! Lipodissolve is now available at Lakewood Aesthetics. LipoDissolve is a new injectable treatment procedure to lessen and contour stubborn areas of fat deposits that don’t usually go away with weight loss. The problem area may include a double chin, back, roll, flanks (love handles), thighs (saddlebags), and abdomen. It is also effective in reducing cellulite. The procedure was first used by a Brazilian dermatologist, Dr. Patricia Rittes in 1995 in a patient who had prominent fat pads underneath her eyes. Since then, it has been further studied and developed and used extensively in Europe. Recently, this amazing procedure is being effectively used throughout the United States. LipoDissolve differs from liposuction in many ways. LipoDissolve is much less expensive, less invasive and there is no inconvenient downtime to recuperate. Liposuction is major surgery and there may be serious complications such as bleeding, infection and even death. On the other hand, LipoDissolve has few complications and no deaths have ever been reported. Liposuction requires weeks of recuperation whereas LipoDissolve patient’s may resume their usual daily activities after treatment. LipoDissolve meets the pressing need for a method that combines the simplicity and safety of the non-surgical method of body shaping, but with the effectiveness of the surgical techniques that insure effective body fat contouring. Dr. Harry Downs has recently been trained and certified by Aesthetic M.D. to offer these life-changing treatments of LipoDissolve. Each patient will receive a thorough consultation and exam prior to any treatments. The number of treatments and cost will be covered at your free consultation. Depending on the area treated, you may require 1 to 6 treatments. The treatments are spaced one month apart. Lakewood Aesthetics is owned and operated by North Idaho Family Physician's, LLC. Twenty-seven of Kootenai County's finest physicians committed to helping you look and feel your best.