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Body / Fat · Arm fat

Injectable lipolysis deoxycholate or mesotherapy evidence for Arm fat

C 46.5 / 100 Supported 0 RCT/meta · 0 clinical/observational · 0 case · 3 total
Early-stage evidence

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Includes meta-analysis/SR Median year 2018 Last 5 years 33% Positive results 100% Korea/Asia 1

Known in Korea as

브이올렛윤곽 주사제로핏 주사지방분해 주사

Procedure and brand names vary, but the evidence above applies to the same procedure mechanism.

Key papers

tier_other The Effect of Diluted Deoxycholic Acid on Arm Fat Reduction: Evaluation of Its Potential in Minimally Invasive Fat Loss Treatment. Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025 · PMID 40013549

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Deoxycholic acid (DCA) at a concentration of 10 mg/mL is commonly used for localized fat reduction, but its application in larger areas like the upper arm can lead to higher costs and discomfort. Diluting DCA may provide a cost-effective solution with reduced pain while still maintaining efficacy. OBJECTIVE: This case series aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and overall cost-effectiveness of diluted...

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tier_other Injection Lipolysis: A Systematic Review of Literature and Our Experience with a Combination of Phosphatidylcholine and Deoxycholate over a Period of 14 Years in 1269 Patients of Indian and South East Asian Origin. Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery · 2018 · PMID 30886477

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (PC-DC) injections have been used as nonsurgical alternatives to liposuction. DC as a constituent for lipolysis has recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. AIM: PC and DC have independently been used in lipolysis.

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tier_other The Benefit of Dual-frequency Ultrasound in Patients Treated by Injection Lipolysis. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2015 · PMID 26345611

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: To assess whether dual-frequency ultrasound can improve the treatment results of injection lipolysis (IL). DESIGN: Randomized, single-center pilot study. All subjects were treated with a contralateral control: one side of the body received the treatment with IL, whereas the symmetrical contralateral side received the combination of IL with dual-frequency ultrasound in a special form (LDM).

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Minimal evidence

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