Hydrolipoclasia in Medellín
Hydrolipoclasia is an in-office medical procedure for localized fat that doesn't respond to exercise or diet. Saline solution (sometimes with other components) is infiltrated into the fatty tissue and then ultrasound is applied: the combination breaks down fat cells, which the body eliminates naturally over the following weeks. It's not surgery and doesn't replace liposuction; it's an alternative for small to medium volumes.
price
from $500.000
List price per session. The total depends on the number of sessions defined at the consultation.
who it's for
- Localized fat in the lower abdomen, flanks ("love handles"), inner thighs or arms.
- People close to their weight, with a specific deposit that won't budge.
- Anyone looking for an alternative without surgery or time off work.
- As part of the Definition process (body sculpting).
how it works
After the medical assessment, the area is marked and local anesthesia is applied. The physician infiltrates the solution with a needle or microcannula (samaar offers both options) until the tissue is hydrated, then ultrasound is applied over the area for a few minutes. It can be complemented with lymphatic drainage or slimming sessions in the following days, which is what the slimming package combines.
- session length
- 45 to 60 minutes per area.
- downtime
- Swelling, tenderness and some bruising in the area for several days; a compression garment is used as directed by the physician. You can return to your routine the next day, avoiding intense exercise for a few days.
- how many sessions
- Usually 2 to 4 sessions per area, 3 to 4 weeks apart. samaar's slimming packages combine 2 or 4 hydrolipoclasia sessions (see prices on this page).
- device and product
- Needle or microcannula infiltration + ultrasound.
what to expect
The reduction in volume appears progressively over 3 to 4 weeks per session, as the body eliminates the released fat. Results depend on the area, the initial volume and habits; they are planned at the consultation and not guaranteed.
when it's not recommended
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Hernias in the area, depending on assessment.
- Clotting disorders or anticoagulants.
- Liver or kidney disease, depending on medical assessment.
- Active infection in the area.
who performs it
Aesthetic medicine
Dr. Daniel Alejandro Pimiento
General practitioner and aesthetic physician
- Health license: DHSS0776967 · Outpatient care · General medicine
General practitioner and aesthetic physician. He sees aesthetics as part of caring for your health: behind every treatment there is a medical assessment that takes into account how you are and what you need. He looks at the whole person — skin and hair also tell how the body is doing — which is why hair diagnosis and treatment are part of his practice. His goal is not to change your essence, but to enhance what makes you feel good, respecting your individuality.
Doing what you want when it is right for you, and telling you honestly when a treatment is not — or when there is a better alternative.
technology and safety
The brands and devices we work with, by name: ask about any of them at your consultation.
- Sculptor:
- Muscle-sculpting device (Emsculpt-type): contracts the muscle with electromagnetic stimulation.
- Hidrolipoclasia:
- Infiltration + ultrasound for localized fat, in-office.
- Carboxiterapia:
- Micro-injections of medical CO₂ that activate circulation and oxygenation.
- Health service licensed by Colombia's Ministry of Health (license DHSS0776967, verifiable on its website). minsalud.gov.co
- Medical procedures are performed or supervised by the team's physician.
- Sterile single-use materials for everything that pierces the skin. Ask us about the INVIMA (Colombian health authority) registration of any product or device: we show it to you at the consultation.
frequently asked questions
Does it replace liposuction?
No. It's for small to medium deposits in people close to their weight. For large volumes, the physician will tell you honestly at the consultation.
Needle or microcannula?
The microcannula is blunt and flexible: it usually leaves fewer bruises and is more comfortable. The physician chooses based on the area and your tissue.
Does the fat come back?
The eliminated cells don't regenerate, but the remaining ones can grow if habits change. The result is maintained with nutrition and movement — that's why samaar combines the medspa with The Club.
What does the slimming package include?
There are two: with 2 or with 4 hydrolipoclasia sessions. Prices are on this page and under offers. At the consultation we define which one fits your case.
Every process begins with a conversation: tell us what you're looking for and the medical team will tell you whether this treatment is right for you.
Results of aesthetic procedures vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. All information on this page is for guidance; the indication is given by the physician at the consultation.