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Does I-lipo Ultra Work?

I've been hearing a lot about i-lipo where 8 sessions over a period of 4 weeks is supposed to be equivalent to liposuction. I've seen it advertised heavily in the UK and now it's being offfered in NYC and Canada. I can't find any expert commentary or reviews from people who have had it. According to marketer Zonelife's description: "The i-Lipo uses a low level light laser to stimulate the body’s natural processes emptying stored fat contents from the fat cells"...

9 Doctor Answers | Asked by Labelwhore in New York, NY
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I Lipo yes it works, yes it is immediate! No its not for everyone! iLipo i-Lipo

I own an i-lipo machine because it is the best in class. There is no technology that can replace well planned and executed body contouring surgery, however many patients simply do not want to entertain surgery. This technique should only be administered under the direction and supervision of a qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. There is absolutely no question that there is a measurable change in waistline in patients with excess subcutaneous fat. I do not... more
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Treatment is not what you think.

Dear Labelwhore Nice name.  Louis Pasteur said to a graduate student looking through a microscope: "Be careful what you look for, you might find it."  Wouldn't it be great if shining a light on your skin would get rid of fat.  No even better, we will make a really big show and shine a laser on the skin.  If you carefully read the i-lipo site, post treatment exercise is needed to make the treatments work!.  I assure you that it is more cost... more
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Does i-Lipo work?

Dr Steinsapir summed it up very well. But looking at the i-Lipo website: The i-Lipo emits low levels of laser energy, which creates a chemical signal in the fat cells, breaking down the stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol and releasing them though channels in the cell membranes. The fatty acids and glycerol are then transported around the body to the tissues that will use them during metabolism to create energy. This process of fatty acid release is a natural... more

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Does I-Lipo Work

I-Lipo Ultra does not work. There is no data to support that it is anywhere near equivalent to anything like liposuction. This is another marketing hype.
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Liposuction with external laser

There have been attempts to reduce fat with external ultrasound and laser but there is a question as to the safety of releasing triglycerides in the body without liposuction removal. There may not be a long term reduction of fat cells as the fat can build up again. These type of new treatments deserve a good scientific study. Zeltiq involves the non-surgical reduction of fat by a one hour external cooling and killing of the fat cells which then get metabolized. This is a different... more
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I-lipo

I have not seen any studies on the iLipo system, proving that it really works. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is".  Save your money!   All the best,
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I-lipo

Be careful with these marketed named procedures or machines.  Good old traditional lipo usually provides the safest results and is very reliable.
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Liposuction vs. non invasive lipo.

You can some improvement from non invasive techniques, but nothing like the results with traditional liposuction. You get the results in one session and the recovery is minimal with liposuction. I feel it is vastly more cost and result effective.
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Does I-lipo Ultra Work?

Add my vote to why waste your time and $??? Best to have some form of invasive liposuction/ From MIAMI DR. Darryl j. Blinski
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Comments (4)

eurolipo 19 Nov 2012
"Why wouldn't I just work out?" The answer: It seems perfectly reasonable to assume that the fat you burn while exercising comes from the area around the muscles you are using. The fat contained in fat cells exists in a form known as triglycerides. Muscle cells, however, cannot directly use triglycerides as fuel. Instead, the fat must be broken down into glycerol and free fatty acids, which then enter the bloodstream. As a result, the fat broken down to be used as fuel during prolonged exercise can come from anywhere in your body, not just the part that is being worked the most. CONCLUSION: You cannot SPOT TARGET fat cells by working out. Yale Scientific Magazine is where this information was obtained. You can read the full article with case study information about why WORKING OUT ALONE WILL NOT CAUSE ADIPOCYTE CELLS TO SPILL OUT THEIR CONTENT AND COLLAPSE IN A TARGETED AREA.. http://www.yalescientific.org/2011/04/targeted-fat-loss-myth-or-reality/ So why do you need to work out after a treatment using Low Level Lasers. You are asked to do a form of cardio for 20 to 30 minutes to help your lymphatic system move the contents the LLLT emulsified such as the glycerol and free fatty acids into the bloodstream where it is then broken down by the liver, and naturally secreted. LLLT can spot reduce fat cells. This is why the term SPOT REDUCTION is often used to describe a benefit of using LLLT. The purpose of using LLLT is to target the areas that you cannot get rid of from traditional workouts. Almost everyone has at least one area that is stubborn and no matter how well you eat or how hard you work out you just simply have a hard time reducing fat or tightening and toning a specific area. Conclusion: (LLLT) Low Level Laser therapy provides the medical community with an alternative therapeutic regime for the reduction of subcutaneous tissue volume. Histological studies clearly and effectively identify the formation of the transitory pore and subsequent cell collapse immediately following laser irradiation. Low Level Laser Therapy can spot reduce the contents and emulsify subconscious adipose fat cells.
Michael San66962 18 Dec 2012
Are there blood panel studies showing increase of lipids after the procedure?
siro 25 Sep 2012
Hard to say if the procedure itself is any good and if so how good. Here is why – while performing procedures you need to exercise heavily (twice a day, metabolism boosting style – 1 min fast, 1.5-2 min slow, 1 min fast again and so on ~8 to 10 times at least) and adhere to a strong diet limiting carbohydrates to 25g a day, including fruits. None of this will be told to you until after your first procedure when you have already paid. With such exercise and diet anyone will lose a weight. To make a fair comparison the study should be done with two focus groups – one doing all above and the other doing diet and exercise but no i-liop. To me so far it seems to be hype and kind a scam. Sure class action is coming sometime soon. Good luck!
subbalaxmi 17 Aug 2012
The i-lipo uses LLLT which works to empty the fat contents of the target treatment area. These cells remain undamaged and can therefore be re-filled in the future if your calorie intake should exceed calorie use.

The i-lipo Ultra vacuum massage combined with LLLT encourages a localized improvement of blood circulation to stimulate and restore healthy cell activity. Physical manipulation of tissue layers promotes increased circulation, to bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells and lymphatic drainage to remove excess toxins and excess fluid that might damage the cells. Temperature increases and the use of specific laser wavelengths initiate fibroblast activity to create brand new connective tissues fibres increasing tissue flexibility.

The vacuum massage handpiece captures tissue drawing it into the aperture and positioning it for optimal laser penetration. Vacuum and massage encourages optimal circulatory and lymphatic flow.

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