Ultrasonic fat reduction permanently destroys and eliminates fat cells without the need for a surgical fat removal procedure like liposuction.
It has minimal side effects and can take off several inches of unwanted fat for exceptional body shaping results.
At the time of this writing the two popular forms of ultrasonic treatment, Liposonix and UltraShape are both unavailable in the United States but popular in other countries.
Ultrasound Treatment
Using a device to emit a focused beam of ultrasound waves, plastic surgeons and scientists have developed a new way to target and eliminate unwanted body fat without an invasive surgical procedure. The ultrasonic wave travels at a particular frequency which heats up and eventually causes the fat cells to break down so it can be removed naturally by the body’s lymphatic system. This is the same cleansing system by which toxins and other waste are removed by the body through urine.
Limitations and Considerations
The reliance on the body to naturally remove the broken down fat cells means that there is a limit on the amount of fat that can be treated in a period of time. That is why it is common for multiple treatment sessions to be required for an area to be completely treated to the patient’s desires. The sessions of UltraShape, for example, usually have to be spaced about two weeks apart so the body has ample time to rid the body of the treated fatty substance before a new round can begin.
Results from Ultrasonic Fat Reduction
Nonetheless, patients of Liposonix on average can lose one or two inches while UltraShape can take off anywhere from one to four inches depending on the number of treatment sessions. By reducing the fat deposits in select areas such as the thighs and buttocks, ultrasonic fat reduction is also very effective in the battle against cellulite. The heat can help tighten and smooth skin that would otherwise appear uneven and bumpy.
Final Thoughts
Both UltraShape and Liposonix are effective for the type of treatment areas they are designed to treat. There is no downtime so it will be very convenient that patients can schedule a quick session in the middle of the day and be down within an hour. The risks of this type of fat reduction seem very limited, which is a big positive. It is just matter of getting the highly coveted FDA approval for commercial use here in the United States where safety standards are quite high. These treatments are currently available and quite popular in Europe, Canada and parts of Asia
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