You may have heard of treatments that melt fat away without surgery but wondered if they are actually real. Yes, they are quite real though they have their own pros and cons, however, the benefits far outweighs the limitations. One of such treatment options is the now popular non invasive lipo. This is among the best non invasive choice if you want to avoid going through the knife.
How the techniques work
The commonly used techniques in this non invasive procedure are the Zeltiq and Liposonix, though the traditional liposuction remains to be the best and the most effective method of treatment. These techniques use different mechanisms for destroying the unwanted fatty cells. Zeltiq which is also termed as cool sculpting uses the freezing method in destroying the fat cells while Liposonix work by application of a sonic technique to destroy the fat. In weeks, you will notice some reduction of fat from your body.
All these techniques work by naturally encouraging the elimination of dead fat cells via the liver. Between a few weeks and one month, a candidate is able to notice some fat loss. Some mild pain may be felt and at times bruising or swelling that is accompanied by reddening, however, the end results by far outweighs the said discomforts. Further, you do not need to be afraid since your plastic surgeon can prescribe some painkillers before the procedure. The actual results are noted within 6 weeks to 12 weeks after a single treatment.
Effect of removing excess fat
Many questions may be running through your mind right now in regard to what happens if excessive fat is removed from one area or less is destroyed. Well, the doctors have no control on the amount of fat to be removed. Furthermore, though this treatment corrects your weight issues, it does not rid cellulite or prevent more weight gain. Many people have gone through or for this treatment with the wrong conceptions only to come out disappointed. Note that excessive removal of fat from the body may have adverse effects on your health. It is also good to remember that this procedure is only meant to remove fat that is stubborn to melt through exercising and dieting. And since results are noticed after the first treatment session, avoid going for many extra sessions so as to avoid possibility of serious health complications.
The treatment is not a replacement for exercising
If you don’t exercise or use the right diet after a successful removal of fats from your body, note that even after the procedure, the same fat may start to accumulate. Many people think that the fat removal is permanent, however, it is not. Simply put, it is true that the original fat cells will be fully removed; however, new fatty cells are apt to grow if do not take the right early measures of maintaining your body weight.