Sodium deoxycholate - mechanism of action, application technique, indications, and adverse effects

Techniques for removing adipose tissue are always of great interest, and among many described, the applications of sodium deoxycholate (DS) or deoxycholic acid, known as intralipotherapy, have stood out in recent years, following approval by the FDA for the treatment. of submental fat, due to the ease of application and short downtime. The objective of this study was to elucidate, through the available literature, the most frequently asked questions in this regard, and demonstrate that it is an effective and safe alternative for the treatment of localized fat.

Keywords: Atrophy; Adipose Tissue; Fat Body.