Be precise about the part of the thigh
Say whether you want to discuss an inner fold, an outer contour, a difference between legs or skin texture. A single procedure may not address all of these.
No thigh gap, particular leg shape or clothing-size reduction is guaranteed.
Pain and swelling belong in a medical conversation
Pain, tenderness, heaviness, easy bruising or persistent swelling should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional. The NHS describes these among possible lipoedema symptoms.
This guide does not diagnose lipoedema or offer Aqualyx as its treatment. Cosmetic treatment should not delay investigation of a health concern.
Evidence: NHS — Lipoedema
Separate contour, texture and skin
Ask what the practitioner proposes to change and what would remain. Dimpling, loose skin and local volume should not be treated as the same concern.
If both legs are involved, agree the boundaries and whether each is included in the quote. A menu label is not a complete treatment plan.
Plan around walking, clothing and activity
Discuss standing at work, walking, exercise, fitted clothing and travel. Request guidance about your routine and avoid booking around a guaranteed recovery date.
Massage, compression or activity instructions must come from the practitioner responsible for your actual procedure.
Do not borrow results from another body area
A study of inner-knee treatment does not predict a thigh result or establish the Leeds protocol. Ask how your starting point and progress will be assessed.
The practitioner assesses the specific thigh concern and proposed treatment boundaries. Further treatment should follow a review, not an assumed course length.
Evidence: Mlosek et al. (2020) — ultrasound-guided injection lipolysis of inner-knee fat
Confirm the exact scope before paying
The owner-approved minimum Aqualyx Body charge is £99 for an eligible area up to 125 cm², with £19.99 for each additional 25 cm² or part thereof. The £30 booking deposit is deducted from the total. A practitioner confirms suitability, actual scope and the final charge; surface area does not determine injection dosage. It is not a promise to treat both inner and outer thighs or both legs for the minimum charge; agree the exact measured scope first.
The BOOK NOW action opens the approved general Leeds Body service. WhatsApp can help with appointment questions, but suitability and a safe clinical plan require the consultation.
Your questions, answered
Is Aqualyx a treatment for lipoedema?
This website does not make that claim. Painful, heavy or swollen legs need appropriate healthcare assessment and condition-specific advice.
Does treating thigh fat also treat cellulite?
Do not assume that a change in volume will address skin texture. Raise cellulite or dimpling separately so the practitioner assesses the concern you actually have.
Does booking include both thighs?
The Body booking link does not establish that scope. Confirm the proposed zones and bilateral price before agreeing to a procedure.
Sources & editorial review
VIVO Body Studio editorial team. Updated 26 October 2026. VIVO’s owner confirms review by the Leeds practitioner. This is an owner-reported review, not an independent clinical certification. Published evidence and individual treatment advice are distinguished below.
- NHS — Lipoedema ↗
Symptoms and assessment of a medical condition; not support for an Aqualyx indication.
- Mlosek et al. (2020) — ultrasound-guided injection lipolysis of inner-knee fat ↗
Small study of seven women, at a different anatomical site. Historical research, not the current Leeds protocol; no study photographs or outcome percentages reproduced.