How does Vanquish compare to other radio frequency devices for fat reduction?

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

The
common non-invasive energy types utilized to create non-surgical body
contouring include RF, focused ultrasound, infrared, RF-coupled suction and
massage, and diode laser energy. These non-invasive energy sources that reduce
areas of enlarged fat concentrations such as tummy, hips, thighs, and the back
— reducing fat without harming other structures like nerves and blood vessels.
Some are more effective than others.  Zerona® claims
that its cool diode laser has a generalized “whole body” slimming technology by
making fat cells leaky rather than using thermal mechanisms or cavitation
energy to alter or break apart the fat cell. T

CoolSculpting® is effective but has some discomfort noted by many
patients, and the applicator paddle sizes can only treat a few areas at a time,
require several treatments (3–5), have to wait between treatments, and takes
several weeks to see the full effect and occasionally fat ridges are seen above
the treated areas.

UltraShape® by Syneron Candela uses focused ultrasound energy, can
treat at three different levels, and the different size applicators can treat
just about anywhere on the body and even do lipo-sculpting. It is painless and
the results are seen quickly with treatments a few weeks apart (series of 3 is
typical, more depending on desires may be recommended). It is great for
localized areas.

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Vanquish uses RF energy to
heat the fatty layer precisely, painlessly and selectively to a temperature
that causes fat cells to undergo early cell death (apoptosis) by destroying the
integrity of the fat cell. Like other techniques that accomplish the same
effect, the body then clears the remnants by the lymphatic system.

The VelaShape
III, is new technology and much more effective than its predecessors
(VelaShape I and II). It is a non-invasive body shaping device used to reduce
cellulite, and reduce (slim) the area around the tummy, back, hips and thighs.
The machine combines four different technologies — infrared, bi-polar RF,
pulsed vacuum, and massage rollers — to improve skin texture and reduce the overall
volume of the treated area. Deciding between these options should be done on a case-by-case basis between patient
and physician.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Vanquish uses RF energy to heat the fatty layer precisely, painlessly and selectively to a temperature that causes fat cells to undergo early cell death (apoptosis) by destroying the integrity of the fat cell. Like other techniques that accomplish the same effect, the body then clears the remnants by the lymphatic system. See the below link for comparison to other non-invasive fat reduction technologies.

Roy A. David, MD · Answer

Vanquish is from the same company that makes Exilis, a well-known and effective fat reduction device. The differency is Vanquish is non-contact and completely pain free, and also treats the largest surface area of any device.

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