With Vanquish, after fat cells get killed off, does fat just grow more in other places of your body?

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I've had 2 Vanquish treatments on my tummy & flanks in the last 2 weeks. While I've noticed those areas are slimmer, my inner thighs also appear fatter. My wt hasn't changed since I started the treatment so I'm wondering if fat just grew more in other places of my body (my inner thighs)? My inner thighs don't usually get big when I gain weight so I was surprised to see that they appear fatter. Can happen with Vanquish? I've heard this happens to liposuction patients.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Any areas that are treated should get smaller and areas not treated have the ability to grow, if you do not change your diet or exercise.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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

The answer is no. Its not that you are growing fat in other places, you can just no longer accumulate fat cells in the area treated. But enough about how it works, what we really want to know is, does it work? A study done by the manufacturer, BLT Aesthetics, revealed that patients saw visible results after one session. After all four sessions, 59 percent of the abdominal fat was destroyed and patients lost either two or three inches around their waist. Even better, these results are also long lasting because the device kills the entire fat cell instead of just the fat in the cell like other devices. Did we mention it’s also pain-free? Those who have already experienced the device have said that it just gives a warm sensation. Tests revealed no evidence of nerve pain or damage to the skin, hair follicles, muscles or organs. So besides the fat loss, the only side effect is just a few days of mild redness and swelling.#fatcelldeath   #vanquish   #fat

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

The fat is permanently killed with the Vanquish. The fat cells which remain can enlarge with weight gain. If weight is stable, you won't notice any changes. If fat is accumulated, it will potentially go to other places, just as seen with liposuction.

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