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Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) and Deoxycholate (DC) are two compounds often used together in injectable treatments aimed at reducing localized fat deposits, especially in aesthetic and cosmetic medicine.
1. What is it– A natural phospholipid and a major component of cell membranes. It is derived from sources like soy lecithin.
1. What is it– A bile salt naturally produced by the body to help digest fats.
2. Mechanism of Action– When injected, PPC is believed to help emulsify fat- essentially breaking down fat into smaller components that the body can easily metabolize or eliminate. It disrupts adipocyte (fat cell) membranes and helps dissolve fat into the lymphatic and circulatory systems.
2. Mechanism of Action– DC acts as a detergent and disrupts cell membranes. When injected, it directly destroys fat cells by breaking their membranes, leading to fat cell death. This is an irreversible process- once a fat cell is destroyed, it cannot regenerate.
1. How it works: The combination is synergistic. PPC emulsifies and mobilizes the fat, while DC ensures the destruction of the adipocytes. This makes the treatment both effective at targeting fat and permanent, provided the patient maintains a stable weight.
2. Target areas:
Submental fat (double chin)
Jowls
Abdomen
Thighs
Love Handles
Bra Bulge
3. Procedure: Typically administered through a series of small injections into the subcutaneous fat layer over multiple sessions spaced weeks apart.
PCDC 100mg/42mg/1mL (30mL Amber Vial)
Seal Color: White
PCDC 100mg/84mg/1mL (30mL Amber Vial)
Seal Color: Royal Blue
Individualized dosing given by provider prior to procedure
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