The Truth About Nonsurgical Liposuction
Take inches off your stomach or thighs without surgery …
This is the promise several cosmetic companies have been promoting. The problem is, patients looking for a dramatic appearance change have lofty expectations from nonsurgical options that can’t possibly deliver results comparable to surgical fat removal.
Treatments like mesotherapy, endermologie and lipodissolve present innovative-sounding methods of fat reduction, but they are not proven technologies. Most of these new nonsurgical treatments are also not FDA approved. With no long-term results to count on — and potential risks — there seems to be plenty of reasons not to invest in a nonsurgical approach.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the nonsurgical treatments available today:
Mesotherapy — injection of a special medicated solution removes fat cells
Endermologie — a motorized device is applied to skin to break down fat cells, temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite
Lipozap — uses an anti-cellulite device, infrared head and radio frequency waves to break down fat cells
Lipodissolve — a chemical injection process is used to help fat cells dissolve
Thermage — a heated laser is claimed to tighten collagen, “melting” unwanted fat
With so many unanswered questions involved in nonsurgical liposuction, why not choose a proven method of fat removal? Surgical liposuction is a widely-recognized, FDA-approved method for permanent fat reduction that has helped countless people reach their body goals. Liposuction can be used on the arms, thighs, buttocks, stomach, face and other areas to extract stubborn fat cells. While nonsurgical techniques may claim to be “instantly slimming,” remember that the results can be disappointing. To learn more about the effectiveness of liposuction, check out the Before and After photos of liposuction patients and read Patient Testimonials about the procedure.
When you are ready to discuss your body contouring options, schedule a complimentary consultation with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.
—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant
September 14 2008 12:49 pm | cosmetic surgery and cosmetic surgery risks and liposuction and plastic surgery myths
