Non Invasive Liposuction

Non Invasive Liposuction, also known as Smartlipo or Laser Lipoysis, is the latest trend in fat removal, and can be done in your lunch hour with no stitches or general anaesthetic. The results can take up to 6 months to show, but many women have reported losing 2 dress sizes thanks to having the procedure. Thanks to shows such as ‘Ten Years Younger’, people are increasingly put off by the techniques used in Liposuction, as it appears to be quite an aggressive procedure. A non-invasive method appeals to the masses, however, especially when it can be done in as little as 20 minutes. Smartlipo can cost around £2000-£4000, which is hardly cheaper than regular Liposuction, yet more and more people are opting for this treatment.

How do Smartlipo & Laser Lipoysis work?

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is used to destroy fat cells in a targeted area. Ultrasound is used as it can pass through the skin without harming it, and only affect the targeted areas. A local anaesthetic is applied to the problem area, and then tiny incisions are made through which the ultrasound can be introduced. The incisions are so small that they don’t require stitches and heal quickly. The ultrasound beam destroys the fat cells and they are then absorbed by the body to be disposed of naturally through the liver. To ensure the liver isn’t overwhelmed, the maximum amount of fat to be disposed of in one sitting in 500ml. The gradual disposal of the fat can take up to 12 weeks which means that the results may not be seen immediately. However, it is a permanent fat removal technique, so providing you maintain a healthy lifestyle, regrowth of fat cells in that area should be minimal.

PC Lipo Injections

There are other alternatives for non-invasive liposuction, which don’t require laser technology. Phosphatidylcholine-based (PC) injections were one of the first non-invasive weight loss options to appear on the market, and now encompass a wide range of injections designed to dissolve targeted areas of fat cells. Weight loss injections may contain a range of chemicals and enzymes depending on the brand and technique, but all target fatty areas just like traditional liposuction. Patients may experience minor pain or discomfort from liposuction injections, as well as the possibility of complications resulting from the chemicals themselves. Another popular liposuction alternative is the weight loss or liposuction pill. Liposuction pills are non-invasive and do not need to be administered by a doctor. Liposuction pills work by cutting off blood flow to the fat cells, which results in significant initial weight loss and mixed results in the long term.

Before you consider any weight loss procedure you should always consult your doctor. Some weight loss tablets, for example, are not approved by the FDA, so it is always best to get a professional medical opinion before starting yourself on any weight loss programme.