Non surgical liposuction is now possible with advances in medicine. Many people long for the results of liposuction, but are wary of undergoing a surgical procedure. Surgery can be expensive and carries with it many risks. It also requires a substantial period of recovery. Fortunately, there are options with non surgical liposuction, although they are not necessarily cheaper than surgery.
With progress in the field of body contouring, these non invasive liposuction offer amazing results. Doctors can offer patients a choice between several non surgical liposuction alternatives including, mesotherapy, Thermage®, Lipodissolve™ and Ultrasonic Sculpting.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy has been popular in Europe and South America for many years. This non surgical liposuction alternative has also been used in these countries as a way to reduce cellulite. During the procedure, doctors use tiny injections of medications, holistic compounds and amino acids to dissolve the fatty tissue. This procedure is almost completely painless due to the needle size. Patients often see results after only one session.
Thermage®
This non surgical liposuction procedure is probably the most non-invasive of the body contouring options offered. Thermage® uses a heated laser to literally melt away unwanted fat, as well as causing the patient’s own collagen to tighten. Because of this skin tightening effect, it’s often used as a non-surgical alternative to a face lift procedure. This is definitely a procedure to consider for patients looking for the effects of liposuction without the surgical risks.
Lipodissolve™
Lipodissolve™ is the latest advance in non invasive liposuction alternatives. During this procedure enzymes and mild medications are injected into areas of unwanted fat. This combination of chemicals causes the fat to dissolve. Once dissolved, it’s flushed from the patient’s system through urine. Lipodissolve™ is especially effective for toning the chin and neck area of the face, as well as other parts of the body. It too is also effective in the reduction of cellulite. Although similar to mesotherapy, this procedure uses different medications and offers a shorter recovery time. It’s the more popular non-invasive body contouring technique here in the US.
Ultrasonic Sculpting
This non surgical liposuction procedure is the process of removing areas of fat using ultrasound. First the fatty tissue is injected with a compound. Then the area is treated with ultrasonic waves via a tool applied to the outside of the skin. This procedure dissolves the fatty tissue in that area of the body.
No matter which option you choose, always look for a board certified plastic surgeon to perform the procedure. Non surgical liposuction is still, technically, a medical procedure and should be treated as such.