NON SURGICAL FAT REDUCTIONS

Individuals who are not willing to undergo the knife yet want to stay in shape non-surgical fat reduction is an excellent technique. This is a minimally invasive option that uses heat, cooling, or an injection to reduce the fat cells. 

The Non-Surgical Fat Reductions!

Patients who are unwilling to undergo a surgery can opt for non-surgical fat reduction options and they utilize techniques like;

  • Radiofrequency
  • Ultrasound
  • Infrared light
  • Injectable medication
  • Vacuum massage

Approaches of nonsurgical fat reduction include;

  • Cryolipolysis such as CoolSculpting
  • Radiofrequency Lipolysis
  • Injection Lipolysis
  • Laser Lipolysis 

CRYOLIPOLYSIS

With this approach, the doctor uses cold temperatures to break down the fat cells and the fat cells are particularly susceptible to the effects of cold. This is the commonest nonsurgical fat reduction approach used worldwide. 

Patients normally use this approach in case diet measure and physical exercises fail to produce the desired results. 

RADIOFREQUENCY LIPOLYSIS

With this technique, a radiofrequency is used to heat the fat without physical contact with the patient. The unwanted fat is heated without impacting the rest of the fat cells and nearby structures. 

With this approach, patients with loose skin or a poor skin tone may not benefit from it.  

Mild erythema is reported with this technique, however, there are no downtime or activity restrictions. 

INJECTION LIPOLYSIS 

This FDA-approved technique uses a chemical normally injected into the intended region to disrupt the fat cells and also kill them. 

It is usually utilized to treat the area underneath the chin. 

This procedure is conducted under local anesthesia and it is an outpatient treatment. 

LASER LIPOLYSIS

During this technique, laser energy is delivered using an applicator and the fat cells are preferentially heated without damaging the rest of the cells in the skin. A common type of laser lipolysis used is known as SculpSure. 

The reason as to why this technique is used is mainly to reduce the volume of fat in a fatty bulge. It is an outpatient procedure and it is done without anesthesia. 

Some of the risks include;

  • Tenderness.
  • Temporary redness.
  • Swelling. 

Visit AG Clinics for a consultation about Non-Surgical Fat Reduction!