Ultrasonic Cavitation
In keeping up with the increasing demand for other alternatives to liposuction, a number of body sculpting procedures have popped up in many places. One of the latest of these treatments is ultrasonic cavitation. A virtually painless, non-surgical procedure, ultrasonic cavitation is a process that employs ultrasonic waves to convert targeted fat cells into fatty acids that can be easily flushed away by the body. Available at Star Body and typically used as an alternative to liposuction, the procedure targets the thighs, midsection, upper arms, hips, and chin area.
How It Works
Ultrasonic Cavitation is not a weight-loss treatment; rather, it’s a circumferential reduction technique. What this means is, the measure of success of the treatment is not in how much fatty tissue you’ve lost but by how many inches the treatment area has shrunk. It will help you slim down the love handles and thighs, lift sagging skin, reduce stretch marks, and wrinkles.
The term cavitation is a scientific process that takes place when ultrasound is used to break down fatty tissue under the skin. The released ultrasonic energy combines cyclical pressure with a thermal effect to target the interstitial fluids of the fat cells, a process referred to as “the cavitation effect”. The contents of the fat slowly alternate between contraction and expansion, in response to the energy. Eventually, they implode, dispersing their contents into the surrounding tissue.
The Procedure
The procedure uses three modalities to target fat tissue. First, it employs ultrasound, which uses low-frequency sound waves to destroy the fat cells. Secondly, it uses radiofrequency waves which use a gentle thermal effect to heat the skin, causing the collagen tissues to contract and regroup, creating a lifting, tightening effect. Third, it uses microcurrent, which repairs the skin at the cellular level by employing low levels of energy.
The low-frequency ultrasound waves penetrate the skin, creating bubbles around the fat deposits. When the bubbles burst, the body naturally gets rid of them as waste through the lymphatic and urinary system. The machine fragments the fat tissues while leaving the rest of the tissue structures intact. It tightens and tones the skin, without causing any pain or injuries, by strengthening and restructuring the existing collagen.
Preparation and Care
For optimum results, most patients will need to undergo between 10 and 12 in-office treatments, with each treatment lasting about half an hour to 1 hour. However, people can start seeing up to 2 inches reduction in fat after only five treatments. Your doctor will recommend exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet and drinking water in-between sessions to get the most out of your treatments. Drink no less than one and a half liters of water, just before the treatment to help with the expulsion of fatty acids. Start consuming a low-calorie, low-carb diet at least a day before the procedure, to help the body burn the fat. Ultrasound cavitation ensures that the treated fat cells will not return, making the procedure worth your money.
Interestingly, it’s quite possible to perform ultrasonic cavitation at home as long as you have all the tools and devices. These devices vary in price, with some costing as much as $700, and others as little as $125. No matter where it’s performed, the procedure has virtually no downtime and zero to negligible side effects. There is no pain or discomfort during the treatment and some patients even find it a little relaxing.
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