For anyone carrying around excess fat, especially in isolated areas of your body, liposonix treatments would probably be a good fit for your situation. But, even though liposonix is considered a safe, painless procedure that does not require surgery, it is yet to be approved by the FDA for use in the US.
Liposonix is a weight-loss treatment that attacks fat cells with focused ultrasound. Simply put, the treatment liquefies fat and removes it from the body, with no surgery needed. This innovative approach to fat removal is effective and safe, and because this is a non-invasive procedure, there are none of the risk factors that surgery poses.
Liposonix is not a replacement for liposuction, but it is another body contouring procedure. People who need to lose a few pounds but do not want to endure the pain, inconvenience, and expense of surgery will find it an attractive alternative.
The treatment involves breaking down excess fat cells beneath the skin utilizing the liposonix machine, so that the body can naturally dispose of them. It all begins with high intensity ultrasound of the adipose tissue. Neither the nerves, blood vessels, nor other tissues or organs are affected by the treatment because the waves are so focused on the adipose tissues.
The treated area is then engulfed with macrophage cells (large white blood cells) that carry the fat through the lymphatic system to the liver. The fat is then disposed of by the body naturally through the urinary and lymphatic systems. The 1 MHz ultrasound that follows combines thermal and micro massage that stimulates the lymphatic flow, encouraging up to 72 hours of fat-breaking activity.
Liposonix is not necessarily intended to get rid of cellulite, but often the result is a loss of weight as well as cellulite reduction. Reportedly, waistlines can be reduced by several inches using this treatment. One of the advantages of this method of fat reduction is that there is no hospital stay or recovery time. And, as noted above, it is completely painless.
It is important to remember that it takes up to three months for the fat to naturally leave the body after a liposonix treatment, so you will not see instantaneous results. The results, though, can be permanent as long as a sensible diet and exercise program are in place. This treatment is a viable alternative to more invasive liposuction procedures.
While all body sculpting procedures carry a fairly high price tag, liposonix is worth the cost for people who are hesitant to have surgery involving anesthesia, surgical risks, and recovery time. It is also a good choice for people who have a small, isolated area of fat to be removed. Frequently, this is around the tummy, thighs, hips, buttocks, and arms.
Unfortunately, one would have to travel to Canada or elsewhere where the treatments are available until such time as the FDA decides to give them the nod here in the states.