Fat Dissolving Injections: Aqualyx, Belkyra/Kybella) Key Indications: Aqualyx or Belkyra are indicated for localised fat deposits such as under-chin fat, small pockets of fat on the body, such as the lower abdomen, inner or outer thighs Mechanism of Action of fat dissolving injections: Treatments like Aqualyx and Belkyra/Kybella have gained popularity as non-surgical treatments for addressing localised pockets of fat
Safety and Monitoring Checklist For either route, track objective data: Fasting glucose and/or A1c IGF-1 labs Blood pressure Fluid retention/edema Joint discomfort or carpal tunnel-like symptoms Sleep quality and recovery markers If stacking GH-axis compounds, increase lab frequency and lower starting doses
In addition to these canonical signaling pathways, recent single-cell transcriptomic studies have revealed marked heterogeneity in ferroptosis susceptibility among chondrocyte subpopulations in OA cartilage
Protocol 3: disc herniation or bulge (intermediate-advanced) Goal: Support disc healing and reduce nerve irritation from herniated or bulging discs Peptides: BPC-157 : 500mcg twice daily, emphasis on lumbar subcutaneous injection TB-500 : 2.5mg twice weekly loading, 2mg weekly maintenance GHK-Cu : 1-2mg daily for collagen and tissue support Duration: 12-16 weeks minimum for disc healing Why this works: BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis that may improve disc nutrition