10月10 Comparison Table of Available Lipo Procedures
The choices for fat reducing technologies are plentiful. This makes it difficult to know what treatment will give you the result you desire for the price you can afford. Below is an overview of the technologies available in the market. This should help you to decide what treatment is right for you.
Traditional Liposuction
Traditional liposuction can be a little scary as it is quite invasive in nature. It usually requires the use of general anesthesia which provides its own risks. The large tubes and mechanical force used during traditional liposuction can often lead to excessive bruising and sometimes further complications including lumpy and unnatural results. This has spurred the development of newer technologies that can create better results with less pain and a shorter downtime.
Laser lipoilysis
Laser lipolysis was invented at the later part of the last century with the original Smartlipo. Laser lipolsysi is the newest of the systems, incorporating three frequencies for melting fat and tightening skin. The Thermaguide sensor monitors temperatures throughout the treatment to ensure that no burns occur on the skin surface or under the tissue. It can be performed under local anesthesia (though some surgeons are still using general anesthesia).
Coolsculpting
Also known as cryolipolysis, Coolsculpting destroys fat cells through freezing the fat cells. It is FDA approved for treatment of the abdomen and flanks. Though patients may experience an initial pulling sensation for the first 10 minutes of the procedure, there is rarely any discomfort during or after. Patients can expect to see a 20 to 25% reduction of size in the area treated over a 3 month period.
Ultrasonic Cavitation
Liposonix is a non-invasive and non-surgical procedure using high-intensity focused ultrasound to eliminate stubborn fat. Results are typically seen in 8 to 12 weeks. The head of the Liposonix system is moved around the area to be treated for 30-60 minutes. During treatments patients can feel discomfort, cold, prickling, tingling, or burning. Over the next 8 to 12 weeks, the body naturally processes and removes the destroyed fat tissue. After the treatment patients complain of discomfort (pain), bruising, redness, and swelling.
Radio Frequency
Non-invasive, non surgical technique- uses radio frequency technology to tighten and contour skin. This is a single session treatment. Heats deep skin layers while cooling the surface. Typically used for face and hands but can also be used in other areas to treat cellulite. The most frequent complaint is pain.
3D Lipo Laser
Uses low level laser technology to stimulate the body’s natural process for releasing its stored energy from adipose tissue, shrinking fat cells. Non-invasive approach to reducing body circumference and cellulite reduction. Two treatments per week for four weeks are recommended. Any area with fat pockets can be treated. It is FDA approved for circumferential reduction.
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