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Are Their Any Spot Reduction Procedures That Do Not Kill the Fat Cells?

asked 7 months ago by I'mproudofmyaccent
Latest answer by Vincent D. Lepore, MD
Question viewed 98 times
Tags: arms, chin, liposuction alternative, options, trunk

Hi I'm just wondering are their any spot reduction procedures that do not kill the fat cells in the body similar to liposuction (which kills fat cells)? I want to gain weight more proportionate. I want to reduce fat in the mainly in the upper abdominal, obliques, lower abdominal, flanks, middle back, and lower back. i want to reduce fat on the anterior deltoid, triceps, and under the chin as well.

3 answers to Are Their Any Spot Reduction Procedures That Do Not Kill the Fat Cells?

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What happens to fat cells after liposuction, smartlipo, vaser liposuction and Zerona

Standard or tumescent liposuction works by suctioning the excess fat cells out of the body. This technique usually leaves the remaining fat cells intact and alive. With laser assisted liposuction (Smartlipo) or ultrasound assisted liposuction (Vaser lipo) an energy source is added, which causes the disruption and liquification of the fat cells. The liquified fat is then removed with liposuction. In this case, some of the remaining fat cells may be killed... more
Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon
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Reduction of Fat without Liposuction

Liposuction and a machine that freezes the fat cells will injure or remove the cell. The only technology that I am aware of that can reduce fat without permanently injuring the cell is Zerona. It is a low level laser that causes the cell wall to open temporarily to allow the fat to seep out and be absorbed. This works very well, even for small areas, in the hands of an experienced technician.
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Most of the fat shaping procedures other than weight loss remove or kill fat cells.

Liposuction removes fat cells with mechanical removal and suction. SmartLipo (laser liposuction) melts fat with a laser. Vaser removes fat with ultrasound. LipoDissolve kills fat cells with a fat dissolving solution. BodyJet washes fat out with a high pressure sprayer and suction. TickleLipo uses swirling canula to mechanically loosen the fat cell and then remove them with suction. Noninvasive procedures like CoolSculpting and heating devices destroy... more
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

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