I have cellulite issues with my thighs and hips aka saddlebags.Not sure which treatment plan is better for this part of the body: Liposonix or CoolSculpting? I want to sculpt/shape my thighs and buttock area to look good in a bikini. I've a tendency of getting stretch marks so does this make a difference? I have heard CoolSculpting is more expensive so does that mean it is more effective or potentially poses less risks/complications and bruising versus Lipsonix?
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The best results with Liposonix occur when a total of 180 j of energy are delivered to each "site" . You need a minimum of 140 j for a good result. A site is about 2 by 2 inches in size and the average tummy is 12 sites. There are multiple techniques to ensure that enough energy is...
Liposonix is a FDA cleared medical device that uses focused ultrasound to specifically target fat cells and reduce waist circumference. There are several peer-reviewed scientific publications documenting results after a single treatment. Cavi-lipo appears to be a spa treatment, with no...
Liposonix is not the most pleasant treatment you will have, however, that gives you the piece of mind that it actually works. In my practice, I inject my patients with small amounts of local anesthetic which helps to take the edge off. Pain medication does not provide much relief,...