I'm not overweight (BMI 20), and work out regularly, but can't lose a pocket of fat on my lower abdomen. I can't afford to spend thousands on something that doesn't work. Also, does Liposonix result in permanent fat removal?
August 30, 2016
Answer: CoolSculpting vs ultrasound, laser, radio-frequency, heat and other non-surgical fat reducers Dear MelbourneMama:Congrats on such a great BMI! Non-Surgical Body Fat reduction is based on the transfer of energy across the skin into the fat to selectively destroy or fatally alter fat cells. These energy devices since the creation of them some 20 years ago have been mostly disappointing. Their down fall is that they: hurt too much or injure the skin to accomplish their goals or they do not deliver the energy required due to the patient's inability to tolerate the pain.The energy's used are:laser ie focused light waves (eg. Sculpsure)ultrasound ie focused sound waves (eg. Liposonix)radio-frequency (eg. ThermiSMOOTH)direct heatcooling (eg. CoolSculpting)Other than CoolSculpting, the others depend on heat. CoolSculpting is tried and true. It cools the fat to a non-frozen temperature that it selectively turns off the cells ability to function and dies (apoptosis). Other than Zerona, a laser device which as fallen from use, the injured cells from the above die and do not come back. That is not to say that ALL the cells die so those remaining and those distant from the machines "reach" remain active and able to absorb redistributed calories to become bigger. Cost is an issue due to the expense to purchase these machines, the on-going costs of supplies, maintenance and training of personnel. Good luck in your quest to find the "perfect" option for yourself. I wish you the best.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: CoolSculpting vs ultrasound, laser, radio-frequency, heat and other non-surgical fat reducers Dear MelbourneMama:Congrats on such a great BMI! Non-Surgical Body Fat reduction is based on the transfer of energy across the skin into the fat to selectively destroy or fatally alter fat cells. These energy devices since the creation of them some 20 years ago have been mostly disappointing. Their down fall is that they: hurt too much or injure the skin to accomplish their goals or they do not deliver the energy required due to the patient's inability to tolerate the pain.The energy's used are:laser ie focused light waves (eg. Sculpsure)ultrasound ie focused sound waves (eg. Liposonix)radio-frequency (eg. ThermiSMOOTH)direct heatcooling (eg. CoolSculpting)Other than CoolSculpting, the others depend on heat. CoolSculpting is tried and true. It cools the fat to a non-frozen temperature that it selectively turns off the cells ability to function and dies (apoptosis). Other than Zerona, a laser device which as fallen from use, the injured cells from the above die and do not come back. That is not to say that ALL the cells die so those remaining and those distant from the machines "reach" remain active and able to absorb redistributed calories to become bigger. Cost is an issue due to the expense to purchase these machines, the on-going costs of supplies, maintenance and training of personnel. Good luck in your quest to find the "perfect" option for yourself. I wish you the best.
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August 24, 2016
Answer: Best Treatment for my stubborn fat? Dear MelbourneMama,Thank you for your question. Both CoolSculpting and Liposonix are effective at selective fat reduction in an intended treatment area. Both result in permanent fat removal but accomplish this via different modalities; CoolSculpting using cold (freezing) whereas Liposonix uses heat via focused ultrasound waves. The best way for you to know which is best for you is to seek consultation with a professional who is adept at fat reduction procedures (invasive and non-invasive) to gain greater understanding of which would be a better fit for you and your desired outcome. This is best accomplished with an actual examination/discussion and not with pictures or descriptions.
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August 24, 2016
Answer: Best Treatment for my stubborn fat? Dear MelbourneMama,Thank you for your question. Both CoolSculpting and Liposonix are effective at selective fat reduction in an intended treatment area. Both result in permanent fat removal but accomplish this via different modalities; CoolSculpting using cold (freezing) whereas Liposonix uses heat via focused ultrasound waves. The best way for you to know which is best for you is to seek consultation with a professional who is adept at fat reduction procedures (invasive and non-invasive) to gain greater understanding of which would be a better fit for you and your desired outcome. This is best accomplished with an actual examination/discussion and not with pictures or descriptions.
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