Consultation information · Margate, Kent

Fat-dissolving treatment enquiries

A considered conversation about a specific area of concern, with suitability and realistic expectations at the centre of the decision. Sian completed fat-dissolving injection training with Serene Skin on 16 March 2022. Appointments and any proposed treatment take place at the Margate clinic, welcoming clients from Thanet and across Kent.

Product: Lemon Bottle fat dissolver. Guide prices, per session:

• Chin, 30 minutes: £120
• Chin, additional session booked within two weeks of the last: £100
• Larger area, 40 minutes: £210. One area from lower stomach, upper stomach, arms (both), inner thighs (both) or outer thighs (both)
• Larger area, additional session booked within two weeks of the last: £190

One to three sessions may be needed, depending on the area. A booking fee (deposit) is taken when you book. Your individual plan and full cost are explained before you decide, and a consultation may lead to another approach or no treatment.

All treatments requiring a prescription only proceed after a one-to-one consultation with a registered prescriber. A booking does not establish suitability or guarantee a prescription.

Lemon Bottle’s regulatory status

We want you to know this before you decide. Lemon Bottle is not a licensed medicine or an approved medical device in the UK. That means it has not been assessed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for safety, quality or effectiveness in the way a licensed medicine is. In April 2025 the General Pharmaceutical Council described products of this kind as non-medicinal, unregulated and unlicensed.

At your consultation Sian explains what this means for you: what is and is not known about the product, the risks, how your response would be reviewed, and the alternatives, including having no treatment. If you would prefer only licensed or approved products, say so and that preference will be respected.

Start with the concern, rather than the treatment

If a localised area of fullness concerns you, a consultation is a chance to explain what you would like to change and understand whether an injectable treatment is appropriate. The assessment should consider the area itself, your medical history and the outcome you have in mind. A course certificate alone does not determine whether a particular product is suitable for you.

Bring questions and explain any previous procedures in the same area. Tell Sian about changes in your weight, current medications and any other treatment you are considering. The discussion may identify a different approach, a referral or having no treatment as a better option. You should feel able to take time and decide after the consultation.

What would the proposed treatment involve?

The exact procedure depends on the named product and its intended use. Before giving consent, ask for the product name, which area would be treated, whether that use follows the product instructions, and who would assess and perform the procedure. The answer should relate to your own proposed plan rather than a general description of “fat dissolving”.

Ask how the area would be assessed and prepared, how discomfort would be managed and how long the appointment would take. Discuss whether a series of appointments is proposed and when the response would be reviewed. Any prescription or additional assessment required for the actual product must be arranged before treatment, not assumed from a booking.

Who may be suitable?

Suitability requires an individual assessment. Explain your goals, medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, medicines and supplements, and previous treatment or surgery. Mention any skin problem, infection, unexplained lump, altered sensation or healing difficulty affecting the proposed area.

These questions are not a self-screening checklist that can confirm eligibility. The product information and clinical assessment determine whether treatment can be considered. If a concern needs a medical diagnosis or a different practitioner’s opinion, resolve that before proceeding. A consultation should also establish whether your expectations are achievable.

Recovery and downtime

Plan recovery around the specific product and area. Injectable procedures can involve discomfort, swelling, redness or bruising; the anticipated pattern and duration must be explained for the proposed treatment. Ask how these effects might affect work, exercise, travel and an upcoming occasion.

Do not assume that an injection appointment means no downtime. Ask when you should expect a review and what to do if symptoms are getting worse rather than improving. A generic timeline should not replace instructions based on your own treatment. Keep the clinic’s contact information available and understand who provides support outside appointment hours.

Realistic expectations

Agree what a worthwhile result would mean before treatment. Ask which change the product is intended to produce, what evidence supports that use, and what it cannot address. Fullness, loose skin and changes in body shape can involve different issues; the same treatment will not necessarily address all of them.

Results and the response to a treatment plan can vary. Photographs of another person cannot establish the result you will obtain. Discuss how the outcome would be assessed, whether further appointments might be recommended, and the point at which the plan should be reconsidered. Avoid making an irreversible decision on the assumption of a guaranteed change.

Risks and important questions

A clear explanation of product-specific risks is essential. Ask about common effects, uncommon but serious complications, the response to an adverse reaction and when medical care would be needed. An injectable treatment may carry risks associated with the injection and with the substance itself; knowing the exact product matters.

Ask about the practitioner’s relevant training, insurance, emergency arrangements and follow-up. Understand the alternatives and the option of declining treatment. Do not stop prescribed medicines or change your usual care solely to fit an aesthetics appointment without appropriate advice.

Aftercare and follow-up

Follow the written instructions for the actual product, treatment area and individual plan. Ask about washing and touching the area, skincare, exercise, heat exposure and any other activity relevant to you. If instructions are unclear, have them explained before leaving.

Know which symptoms need prompt review and which need urgent medical attention. If you develop severe symptoms or feel acutely unwell, seek appropriate medical care rather than waiting for a routine message response. Keep the treatment details, including the product name and appointment date, available for any healthcare professional who needs them.

Questions before your consultation

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General information updated 8 October 2026. Product-specific advice and written aftercare are provided for your individual plan.