Liposonix: Hype or Reality?

Liposonix is a new FDA approved non-surgical and non-invasive procedure for the removal of unwanted fat. It uses high intensity focused ultrasound to permanently remove fat. After the procedure, most patients will notice results in about 3 months. The procedure takes about 1 hour in the office. There is no downtime and you can go back to work the same day!

Liposonix is an alternative to liposuction. It is not a weight loss procedure or replacement for healthy diet and exercise. The new liposonix is much better than the older version. There is a huge difference.

We use the Liposonix in our practice and have been good good results. The important thing to remember is that it is not a replacement for liposuction because it does not remove high volumes of fat. Liposonix is High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU).  Typically if takes about 3 months to see the maximum results.

I currently am the only plastic surgeon that offers Liposonix in Houston.  I believe in the HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) technology and I do think it works. I see it work in our patients.  I think it is head and shoulders above its competitors in the arena of nonsurgical body contouring.  We are seeing closer to 2 inches (5 cms) reduction at 8 - 12 weeks after the procedure. The treatment typically takes 1 hours; however, depending on the number of areas that are treatment it can be up to 1 1/2 hours.  I do not personally add new technologies to my practice that I do not "academically" evaluate.  I not only researched the liposonix quite a bit prior to purchasing the tecnology for my practice, but I also personally underwent a "demo" on myself - so I can say that it really does not hurt.  There is only minimal discomfort that I would consider mild.  I hope this helps!