Should I Wait for Liposonix to Get Rid of Cellulite?

As of Dec. 2011, I'm one of the first U.S. centers to offer the Liposonix, the first FDA approved fat melting device. It uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to cause lysis or destruction of the fat cells. There is no other device that can make this claim in the U.S. It is nonsurgical liposuction, a revolutionary technologic breakthrough. It is not a replacement for liposuction because you cannot remove the high volumes of fat possible thru liposuction but... more

I echo many of my colleagues skepticism regarding present methods for getting rid of cellulite. Some might work slightly, not nearly as well as the marketing hype would indicate, but are hardly worth the money. As you probably know Liposonix has not been cleared by the FDA. This machine uses ultrasound technology and maybe it will be better than its superiors in treating cellulite. The company was acquired by Medicis and if/when approved expect it to be marketed with Reloxin and... more

There are very few effective options for cellulite and when they work, the results tend to be temporary. Some people believe that Endermologie is the best option but I am not convinced.