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Liposonix™
- Ultrasound fat removal
- Ultrasound
removal of fat without surgery or anaesthetic
- How does it work?
Liposonix™ uses High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to destroy
fat and fat cells, deep under the skin. Ultrasound passes easily
through the skin – as most people know who have had ultrasound scans
for babies, gallbladders, varicose veins etc. These scans use low dose
ultrasound just to get a picture.
 HIFU
focuses powerful ultrasound on one point, deep under the skin. At this
point, the fat cells are destroyed and the fat melted. The body then
removes the dead cells and the liquid fat over 8 – 12 weeks.
The Liposonix™ machine is programmed to move the ultrasound beam in a
set way, melting a row of fat cells about 1 cm high and 3 cm long and
3 cm wide. The operator then moves the Liposonix™ head to treat the
next section of fat – and so on until a whole layer of fat in the
target area is melted.
- What areas of the body can be treated?
Liposonix™ is still very new and has be proven to work on the tummy
(abdomen). As experience of it grows in the UK, we will be moving on
to using it on the bottom, thighs and back.
- Is there any pain?
There is no pain. There can be a mild discomfort, especially when the
body starts to remove the fat over the first few weeks after the
procedure.
- Are there any injections or
incisions?
No –
Liposonix™ is totally non-invasive, just like an ultrasound scan.
- Is there an anaesthetic?
No –
there is no need for an anaesthetic.
- How much fat can be removed?
The
amount of fat removed varies from patient to patient. However,
research has shown that on average, after just 1 treatment patients
lose 2.8 cm (just over an inch) from their waistline after 8-12 weeks.
This is equivalent to one dress size for ladies or one belt notch for
men.
- Does the fat come back?
If you
don’t put on any more weight, the fat has been destroyed and stays
away. However, if you do put on weight, then fat will accumulate in
all areas including the areas treated.
- Can it be repeated in the future?
Yes –
one of the beauties of Liposonix™ is that there are no scars. As such,
it can be repeated in the future if it is ever needed.
- How much does it cost?
Costs
will vary depending on the area to be treated. However, a treatment
for the tummy (abdomen) is about £2,000.
Useful links to look up about Liposonix™
ultrasound fat removal:
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