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Localised Fat and Cellulite Treatments Manchester & Liverpool

Personalised AQUALYX and ALIDYA treatment plans for carefully selected body concerns

Localised Fat and Cellulite Treatments in Manchester & Liverpool

Localised fat and cellulite are common body concerns, but they are not the same and require different forms of assessment and treatment. Localised fat describes a defined deposit of fatty tissue beneath the skin, whereas cellulite produces a dimpled or uneven appearance influenced by the relationship between the skin, connective tissue and underlying fat.

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At Jaime Correia Aesthetics, AQUALYX® may be considered for carefully selected localised fat deposits, while ALIDYA® is intended for concerns associated with cellulite and dimpled-looking skin. Neither treatment is designed for general weight loss, and they should not be viewed as interchangeable options.

Your consultation allows Jaime to assess your anatomy, skin and tissue quality, medical history and expectations before determining whether either treatment is appropriate. In some cases, an alternative approach—or no treatment—may be the safest and most suitable recommendation.​​

Concerned about a localised fat deposit?

Concerned about cellulite or dimpled-looking skin?

Aqaulyx

What Is AQUALYX?

AQUALYX is a professional injectable product intended for selected areas of localised subcutaneous fat.

It is administered into suitable fatty tissue using a specialist injection technique. The treatment creates a local response within the tissue, after which changes develop gradually as the treated area settles.

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AQUALYX is not:

  • A general weight-loss injection

  • A treatment for obesity

  • A method of treating visceral fat around the internal organs

  • A substitute for balanced nutrition and physical activity

  • Equivalent to surgical liposuction

  • A treatment for loose skin

  • Guaranteed to produce a particular reduction in size

 

The purpose of consultation is to establish whether the concern is genuinely caused by suitable subcutaneous fatty tissue rather than skin laxity, muscle structure, swelling, a hernia or another anatomical or medical condition.

Areas That May Be Assessed

Depending on the product’s current intended use, your anatomy and clinical suitability, areas that may be assessed include:

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  • Under the chin

  • Lower abdomen

  • Selected abdominal deposits

  • Flanks

  • Hips

  • Inner or outer thighs

  • Around the knees

  • Other small, clearly defined areas of suitable subcutaneous tissue

 

Not every area can or should be treated. Larger-volume concerns may be unsuitable for AQUALYX and may require an alternative approach.

Who May Be Suitable for AQUALYX?

A suitable patient will generally:

  • Be an adult in good general health

  • Have a relatively stable body weight

  • Have a small, clearly defined localised fat deposit

  • Have sufficient skin quality to accommodate a possible change in volume

  • Understand that swelling and recovery are expected

  • Accept that several sessions may be required

  • Have realistic expectations about the degree of change

  • Be medically suitable for an injectable procedure

 

Being suitable for consultation does not guarantee that treatment will be recommended.

When AQUALYX May Not Be the Best Option

AQUALYX may not be appropriate where the main concern is:

  • General body weight

  • Obesity

  • Visceral abdominal fat

  • Significant loose or hanging skin

  • Cellulite without a defined fat deposit

  • Generalised swelling

  • Significant muscle separation

  • A suspected hernia

  • A lump or swelling that has not been diagnosed

  • A result that would require surgical fat removal

 

Reducing underlying volume does not tighten the overlying skin. If skin laxity is already present, it could remain unchanged or potentially become more noticeable.

How Does AQUALYX Treatment Work?

The proposed area is examined and marked. AQUALYX is then introduced into the selected subcutaneous fatty tissue using the appropriate professional technique.

The resulting local tissue response is responsible for much of the swelling and tenderness experienced following treatment.

The area must be allowed to recover before the outcome can be assessed. Further treatment should not be undertaken automatically without reviewing the response to the previous session.

What Does AQUALYX Feel Like?

During treatment, you may experience:

  • Stinging

  • Pressure

  • Warmth

  • Tenderness

  • A burning sensation

  • Discomfort as the area is treated

 

Comfort varies between patients and body areas. AQUALYX should not be described as painless.

How Many Treatments Might I Need?

A course may be required, but the number of sessions varies.

Your treatment plan will depend on:

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  • The size of the deposit

  • The amount and depth of suitable tissue

  • The anatomical area

  • Skin quality

  • The amount of product appropriate for the area

  • Your response to treatment

  • Your desired outcome

  • Whether further treatment remains clinically appropriate

 

Some patients decide that one treatment has provided sufficient change, while others may undergo additional sessions after review.

Completing a particular number of sessions does not guarantee a specific measurement or visual result.

When Might I Notice a Change?

Results are not immediate. Swelling can initially make the treated area appear larger.

​As the reaction settles, any change should develop gradually over the following weeks. The final response should not be judged during the early swollen or inflamed stage.

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Some patients may achieve a noticeable improvement, while others may experience a modest, uneven or limited response.

AQUALYX Recovery and Downtime

Temporary swelling is expected and can be substantial. It may be accompanied by:

  • Redness

  • Warmth

  • Tenderness

  • Bruising

  • Firmness

  • Lumpiness

  • Itching

  • Numbness or altered sensation

  • Temporary asymmetry

  • Sensitivity when touching the area

The degree and duration of swelling vary according to the area, amount used and individual response.

Do not arrange treatment immediately before an important event, holiday or period in which visible swelling would be inconvenient.

AQUALYX Risks and Possible Complications

All injectable treatments carry risks.

Possible complications include:

  • Pain or prolonged tenderness

  • Significant bruising

  • Persistent swelling

  • Infection

  • Inflammatory reaction

  • Nodules or persistent firmness

  • Contour irregularity

  • Asymmetry

  • Changes in skin colour

  • Persistent numbness or altered sensation

  • Injury to a nerve, blood vessel or other anatomical structure

  • Skin or tissue damage

  • Allergic or sensitivity reaction

  • Unsatisfactory or limited improvement

  • A need for further corrective assessment

 

This list is not exhaustive. Your individual risks and alternatives will be explained before consent.

Aqualyx Prices

AQUALYX Prices

Prices depend on the treatment selected, size of the area and amount of product required.

Treatment

  • Aqualyx Consultation

  • Aqualyx Small Area

  • Aqualyx Large Area

Price

  • Free

  • £120

  • £150

Your recommended plan and total anticipated cost will be explained before you decide whether to proceed.

A lower advertised price elsewhere may not include the same amount of product, clinical assessment, traceable product sourcing, sterile equipment, aftercare or review support.

Frequently Asked Aqualyx Questions

Is AQUALYX a weight-loss treatment?

No. AQUALYX is considered only for selected localised deposits of subcutaneous fat. It does not produce general weight loss or treat obesity.

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Can AQUALYX reduce fat from one specific area?

AQUALYX is intended for carefully selected localised deposits. However, the amount of change varies and a precise loss of centimetres or clothing size cannot be guaranteed.

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Is AQUALYX the same as liposuction?

No. Liposuction is surgery that physically removes fatty tissue. AQUALYX is an injectable procedure with different indications, risks, recovery and limitations.

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Is the fat permanently removed?

The treatment should not be promoted as permanently preventing fat from returning. Future weight change, ageing, hormones and lifestyle can alter the treated and surrounding areas.

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Will AQUALYX tighten loose skin?

No reliable skin-tightening result should be promised. If loose skin is the main concern, AQUALYX may be unsuitable and reducing underlying volume could make laxity more noticeable.

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Is AQUALYX painful?

Stinging, pressure, tenderness and swelling are expected. Comfort varies, but treatment should not be described as pain-free.

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How long does AQUALYX swelling last?

The degree and duration vary. Swelling is often most noticeable during the early recovery period and can take longer to settle in some patients.

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How many AQUALYX sessions will I need?

This depends on the treatment area, amount of tissue, response and your objective. A course may be required, but further sessions should only be undertaken after review.

Alidya

ALIDYA for Cellulite Concerns

What Is Cellulite?

Cellulite is the name commonly given to dimpled or uneven-looking skin, particularly on the thighs, hips and buttocks.

It can affect people of different ages, body shapes and fitness levels. Losing weight does not necessarily remove it because its appearance is influenced by more than the amount of underlying fat.

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Factors may include:

  • Genetic tendency

  • Hormonal influences

  • Sex-related differences in connective tissue

  • Skin thickness

  • Skin elasticity

  • Age

  • Fat distribution

  • Changes in body weight

  • Tissue structure

  • Pregnancy

  • Individual anatomy

 

No responsible practitioner should suggest that cellulite is a defect that must be corrected. Treatment is an individual cosmetic choice.

What Is ALIDYA?

ALIDYA is a professional injectable medical device described by its manufacturer as an anti-lipodystrophic agent for concerns associated with cellulite.

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It is administered through a series of small injections across the selected treatment area according to an appropriate professional protocol.

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ALIDYA is different from AQUALYX:

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  • It is not a fat-dissolving treatment.

  • It is not intended to cause general weight loss.

  • It does not remove a defined pocket of fat.

  • It cannot guarantee completely smooth skin.

  • It cannot prevent every future change associated with cellulite.

 

The quality and strength of evidence supporting cellulite-treatment claims must be considered carefully. Expected results will therefore be discussed conservatively and cannot be guaranteed.

Areas That May Be Assessed

Common areas of concern include:

  • Thighs

  • Buttocks

  • Hips

  • Selected areas around the upper legs

 

Treatment areas must be assessed individually. Painful, inflamed or unexplained lumps and swelling require medical assessment rather than routine cosmetic treatment.

Your ALIDYA Consultation

During your consultation, Jaime will assess:

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  • The location and pattern of the concern

  • Skin thickness and elasticity

  • The degree of dimpling

  • Whether laxity is contributing

  • Whether there is a localised fat deposit

  • Circulatory or vascular concerns

  • Current medication

  • Allergies

  • Previous body procedures

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding status

  • Your treatment expectations

  • Whether you can commit to a planned course and aftercare

 

Clinical photographs may be taken with your consent to assist with objective comparison. Photographs should use consistent lighting, positioning and distance to avoid creating a misleading impression.

What Happens During ALIDYA Treatment?

The area is examined, cleaned and marked. ALIDYA is then administered using multiple small injections across the selected area according to its professional protocol.

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You may experience:

  • Stinging

  • Pinching

  • Pressure

  • Tenderness

  • Redness

  • Small temporary bumps

  • Mild swelling

  • Bruising

 

The treated area may feel tender for a period afterwards.

How Many ALIDYA Sessions Might I Need?

ALIDYA is generally planned as a course rather than a single procedure.

The recommended number and timing of appointments depend on:

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  • The treatment area

  • The extent of the concern

  • Product-specific professional guidance

  • Your medical suitability

  • Your response

  • Whether continued treatment remains worthwhile

 

Your proposed schedule and total anticipated cost will be explained before beginning a course.

Treatment should not continue indefinitely without reviewing whether a meaningful improvement is being achieved.

What Results Can I Expect?

Results vary, and completely smooth skin should not be promised.

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If treatment is successful, the objective is an improvement in the appearance of the selected area rather than complete or permanent cellulite removal.

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Some patients may notice little or no visible change. Existing cellulite can remain, and new or recurrent changes may develop over time.

ALIDYA cannot alter all the genetic, hormonal and structural factors that contribute to cellulite.

Cellulite

ALIDYA Recovery and Downtime

Possible temporary effects include:

  • Redness

  • Swelling

  • Tenderness

  • Bruising

  • Itching

  • Small visible injection marks

  • Temporary bumps

  • Local sensitivity

 

Recovery varies between patients and according to the size of the treatment area.

ALIDYA Risks and Possible Complications

Potential complications include:

  • Pain or prolonged tenderness

  • Bruising or bleeding

  • Infection

  • Persistent swelling

  • Inflammatory reaction

  • Allergic or sensitivity reaction

  • Papules or nodules

  • Changes in skin colour

  • Uneven appearance

  • Injury to a blood vessel, nerve or another structure

  • Unsatisfactory, limited or absent improvement

  • Worsening of the cosmetic concern

 

Your individual risks and treatment alternatives will be discussed before consent.

Who May Not Be Suitable for Treatment?

ALIDYA may need to be postponed or avoided if you:

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  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

  • Have an active infection

  • Have broken, inflamed or irritated skin in the proposed area

  • Have a bleeding disorder

  • Take medication that significantly affects bleeding or healing

  • Have an uncontrolled medical condition

  • Have significant liver, kidney or metabolic disease

  • Have impaired healing

  • Have significant immune suppression

  • Have a relevant product allergy

  • Have a vascular or circulatory condition affecting the area

  • Have an unexplained lump, swelling or pain

  • Have recently undergone an incompatible procedure

  • Have unrealistic expectations

  • Are seeking treatment for general weight loss

 

This is not an exhaustive list. Suitability is determined individually.

Do not discontinue prescribed medication or supplements unless advised by the healthcare professional responsible for them.

Alidya Aftercare

You will receive treatment-specific aftercare instructions.

General advice may include:

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  • Avoid touching or massaging the area unless specifically instructed

  • Keep injection sites clean

  • Avoid strenuous exercise temporarily

  • Avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and excessive heat

  • Avoid swimming for the period advised

  • Avoid alcohol if instructed

  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing

  • Avoid applying unsuitable creams or active products

  • Maintain normal hydration

  • Contact the clinic if recovery differs from what was explained

 

Contact JCA promptly if you experience increasing pain, spreading redness, heat, discharge, blistering, marked discolouration, fever, severe swelling or another unexpected symptom.

Alidya Prices

Cellulite Treatment Prices

Prices depend on the treatment selected, size of the area and amount of product required.

Treatment

  • Cellulite  Consultation

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  • ​

Price

  • Free

  • £

  • £

Your recommended plan and total anticipated cost will be explained before you decide whether to proceed.

A lower advertised price elsewhere may not include the same amount of product, clinical assessment, traceable product sourcing, sterile equipment, aftercare or review support.

Frequently Asked Alidya and Cellulite Questions

What is ALIDYA?

ALIDYA is a professional injectable medical device described by its manufacturer as an anti-lipodystrophic agent for concerns associated with cellulite. It is administered through multiple small injections across an appropriately selected treatment area.

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What is cellulite?

Cellulite is the dimpled, rippled or “orange-peel” appearance commonly seen on the thighs, buttocks and hips. Its appearance is influenced by skin thickness, connective-tissue structure, underlying fat distribution, genetics, hormones and age.

Cellulite is extremely common and does not mean that someone is unhealthy or overweight.

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Is ALIDYA a fat-dissolving treatment?

No. ALIDYA is not intended to dissolve a localised fat deposit or produce weight loss. AQUALYX and ALIDYA are different products used for different concerns.

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Can ALIDYA completely remove cellulite?

Complete cellulite removal or perfectly smooth skin cannot be guaranteed. Where treatment is successful, the objective is an improvement in the appearance of the selected area.

Results vary, and some patients may experience limited or no visible improvement.

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Do I need to lose weight before having ALIDYA?

Not necessarily. Cellulite can affect people of different weights and body shapes. Suitability depends on your medical history, tissue characteristics, skin quality and expectations—not simply your weight.

Significant or ongoing changes in weight may affect how the treatment area looks and could influence the timing of treatment.

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How is ALIDYA administered?

Following assessment, the area is cleaned and marked. ALIDYA is then administered through multiple small injections across the selected area according to the appropriate professional protocol.

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Is ALIDYA treatment painful?

Patients may experience pinching, stinging, pressure or tenderness during the injections. Comfort varies between individuals and treatment areas, so the procedure cannot be described as completely pain-free.

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How long do ALIDYA results last?

The duration of any improvement varies. Treatment cannot permanently change every genetic, hormonal or structural factor that contributes to cellulite.

Ageing, hormonal changes, pregnancy and changes in body weight or skin quality can all influence the area in the future.

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Will I need maintenance treatment?

Maintenance may be discussed after reviewing your response, but it should not be considered automatically necessary. Further treatment should only be recommended when it remains appropriate and worthwhile.

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Can I exercise after ALIDYA?

Strenuous exercise may need to be avoided temporarily. You should follow the personalised aftercare instructions provided by Jaime rather than general advice found online.

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Can I have ALIDYA before a holiday?

Treatment should not be arranged immediately before an important event or holiday because bruising, swelling or injection marks may remain visible.

Any long-distance travel plans should also be discussed during your consultation.

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Can ALIDYA be combined with AQUALYX?

Possibly, but the presence of both cellulite and localised fat does not automatically mean that both products should be used.

If both concerns are present, Jaime may recommend a staged plan so that the response and recovery from each treatment can be assessed properly.

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Is ALIDYA suitable for men?

Adults of any gender can be assessed. Suitability depends on the nature of the concern, anatomy, medical history and expectations rather than gender alone.

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Are ALIDYA results guaranteed?

No. Response varies between patients, and some people may achieve little or no visible improvement. Jaime will explain the uncertainties, limitations and alternatives before you decide whether to proceed.

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