How Therapeutic Ultrasounds Became Used to Remove Fat
From the instant fat reduction is very attractive, liposuction has become the most common cosmetic procedure that is practiced around the world. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the number of liposuction procedures increased 386 percent between 1992 and 2000. More than 450,000 liposuction procedures were performed in 2005. Interestingly, 21% of these procedures were ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL). The U.S. public spent an estimated $ 2 billion for these operations. The basic technique involves inserting a narrow tube (cannula) under the skin through small incisions and manipulation of the cannula to break the suction and fat cells. The process damages the local tissue, causing a temporary loss of bruising, swelling and blood. The most commonly treated areas are the outer thighs and abdomen in women and on the flanks or “love handles” in men.
Liposuction can remove unwanted fat from the hips, buttocks, knees, arms, chin, cheeks, neck and other areas. The concept behind liposuction seems almost too good to be true, however, is no easy solution. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) cautions that liposuction is a surgical procedure that is seriously a potentially painful recovery and risks of rare but serious complications. The decision whether to undergo liposuction, according to the U.S. Mayo Clinic should be considered carefully. However, liposuction is a popular choice. But now there is a new ultrasound method to remove body fat that no risk to the patient. This new method called UltraShape ® uses only G-Nius (TM) (non-invasive focused ultrasound-guided selective) technology effectively and safely break down fat cells. The use of external ultrasound means that the patient does not even have to undergo any invasive surgical procedure. The UltraShape procedure has the potential for redefining aesthetic medicine by developing a non-invasive fat removal.