Is Ultrashape As Effective As Liposuction Surgery?

Liposuction certainly remains the gold standard in body contouring, because it allows you to address various depths of fat under the skin circumferentially in the body. However, if you are interested in a non invasive modality which has absolutely zero downtime with no pain and no scars, Ultrashape is a great alternative which will give you a viable difference and change without any negative sequelae of an invasive procedure. 

As the other doctors have mentioned, liposuction is much more effective at removing fat.  Ultrashape is effective however in removing some fat and contouring the body and is great for those patients who do not want surgery or do not have enough fat for surgery.

Ultrashape is a non-invasive method for body contouring and as such should not be considered in the same category as liposuction. Ultrashape is excellent at contouring mild to moderate localized areas of excessive fatty tissue in a pain-free, non-surgical, and zero-downtime manner, but typically requires a series of sessions to achieve the final result. Liposuction has the potential to remove far more fat in a single session but is a surgical procedure with all that entails. Often, the two modalities can both be used in order to maximize the advantages of each. Combination approaches are now becoming standard of care, and expert body shaping clinics should have proficiency in and access to a multitude of different skills and technologies.

UltraShape is a non-invasive fat reduction device that targets and destroys fat cells through targeted pulsed non-thermal ultrasound technology. It is FDA approved and requires no downtime, but 2 - 3 treatments may be necessary for a 25% reduction. Tumescent Liposuction is more invasive, but requires little recovery time, and the results tend to be more dramatic, with approximately 75% of fat reduction seen following a single treatment. Whether UltraShape is a better alternative depends on you and your lifestyle and goals. I recommend visiting a board-certified dermatologist experienced in both tumescent liposuction and UltraShape procedures who can evaluate you in person and discuss both options to find out which is best for your individual case.

Ultrashape is a safe and effective procedure utilized to reduce fat volume but unlike liposuction, which is a one time procedure, Ultrashape is typically done as a series of three treatments.  Liposuction removes at one time, the fat which is desired to be reduced, and is an invasive procedure that requires local anesthetic and involves some swelling and bruising for a couple of weeks after the treatment, but Ultrashape destroys some of the fat and relies on the body to degrade the damaged fat, so this takes weeks but its effect seems to be seen sooner than CoolSculpting.

Ultrashape is a non-surgical treatment with minimal discomfort and practically no down time. It however is not as effective as liposuction and requires a series of treatments. For smaller isolated areas of excess fat it is worth a try for most. 

Unfortunately, this mini procedure gives mini results. If you have more than a very small amount of fat, you will get much better results with liposuction. This is why liposuction is one of the most performed operations in the U.S. The fat cells are removed and won't come back. The discomfort of liposuction is minimal and our patients return to work in 4 days.

None of the non-invasive fat reduction treatments on the market today are nearly as effective as liposuction. UltraShape or even CoolSculpting are great options for individuals who do not want to undergo a surgical procedure due to the risks and/or recovery. Non-invasive fat reduction is a great alternative, but will not be able to remove nearly as much fat. 

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The Ultrashape Power is an effective alternative, where you do not want surgery /anything invasive/ downtime/ scars/ excessive skin laxity that comes with the sudden removal of fat. The disadvantage is that, yes it does take time to see results, as compared to liposuction where the results are instantaneous. But if you take a look at those who failed with either liposuction or Ultrashape Power - the culprit has always been a lack of a plan to bust visceral fat. As long as it is only subcutaneous fat that we are talking about, the Ultrashape Power is as good as a lipo, weighing in the invasive nature of the latter against the time required for results for the former. 

The answer to your question depends on what you want. If you are looking to remove stubborn pockets of exercise-resistant fat, then UltraShape is as effective as liposuction, though it will take more than one treatment session to get optimal results. If you are looking to sculpt your body by removing fat around the muscles to define them, then liposuction is still the best solution. However, most people are simply looking for a way to re-contour their body and make it look fitter and more athletic. UltraShape Power is a great solution for that. It uses pulsing ultrasound waves to zap and vaporize fat on the spot. Your body then eliminates the destroyed fat cells over a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after which your results are visible. A board-certified dermatologist who has experience with UltraShape will be able to tell you if you are a good candidate for permanent fat removal with this highly effective nonsurgical treatment.