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Get the Skinny on LipoDissolve
3 May 2012, thriveportland on the topic of Lipo Dissolve Portland, Lipodissolve Portland, Portland Medspa
We’ve written before about the weight loss alternatives offered at Thrive, but LipoDissolve receives a lot of press coverage. For all its popularity it deserves more attention than one short paragraph in a blog post. As swimsuit season approaches and the limitations of diet and exercise become more apparent, many of our patients want to know about the treatment. Since it emerged as an alternative to liposuction, patients, bloggers, and doctors have begun researching LipoDissolve for themselves. If you have small stubborn fat stores you want to shed before summer, LippoDissolve may be right for you, but it’s good to know the facts first.
“Dissolving” Fat
Contrary to its name, the treatment doesn’t actually dissolve fat. Through a series of microinjections, doctors precisely target small fat stores with a unique chemical compound. The actual ingredients will vary, but most consist of natural enzymes, multivitamins, and phosphatidylcholine—which is used as an FDA-approved treatment for breaking down blood fats. Instead of “dissolving” fat stores, the injections will kill fat cells, which the body then naturally flushes out.
Benefits
Because LipoDissolve isn’t actually surgery, it doesn’t require the downtime of liposuction. Some patients have noticed swelling and mild to moderate discomfort which is commonly relieved by Tylenol. The precise targeting of the injections can eliminate fat in areas like the chin where treating with liposuction isn’t always the best option. Usually within three treatment sessions, patients notice results, which become more pronounced as the series of LipoDissolve treatments progress.
Risks
There have been no documented risks related to LippoDissolve treatments. Because it’s new, studies are still underway, and the FDA has not yet approved the treatment. Initial findings from the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery, though, tested and found that LipoDissolve resulted in no serious side effects. Of course, any procedure carries risk, so it’s important to undergo treatment from a board-certified physician like Dr. Maddox.
If you want to look your best this summer but fear the surgical complications of liposuction, LippoDissolve may be right for you. Contact us for a consultation today.
Lipotherapy Portland: Get Rid of Stubborn Unwanted Fat Safely and Without Surgery
2 June 2011, admin on the topic of Anti Aging News, Before and After Photos, Cellulite Treatment Portland, Featured Services, Lipo Dissolve Portland, Lipodissolve Portland, Liposuction Portland, Lipotherapy Portland, Thrive Portland, Weight Loss Portland
Getting rid of stubborn fat can be frustrating and put a damper on self-esteem. It’s no wonder liposuction is the number one sought after cosmetic surgery in the country. But what if you could remove fat and improve your body’s contour without undergoing a surgical procedure?
The newest in lipotherapy offers a safe and non-invasive way to help you look slimmed and revitalized without the need for heavy anesthesia or recovery time. Lipotherapy is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses an injection to dissolve fat deposits that are not affected by diet and exercise. LipoDissolve® is one such revolutionary treatment used at Thrive that has received much media attention and interest from our patients.
LipoDissolve® consists of phosphatidlycholine (PPC) and deoxycholate, both of which are naturally occurring substances within the body. PPC facilitates fat transport through the cell membrane and is most commonly derived from soybeans.
How Does it Work?
A series of microinjections are delivered to the treatable area and the two compounds work together to break up fat cells causing the fat to liquefy in the body. An inflammatory response allows debris clean up and tissue retraction. This fat and cellular debris is then picked up naturally by the body and eliminated through the normal metabolic pathways. New collagen is then deposited in the area, causing denser, firmer skin.
What Areas Can be Treated?
Ideal treatment areas include lower eye pads, chin, jowls, cheeks, abdomen, upper/lower back, upper arms, hips, thighs, knees, buttocks, and love handles. The frequency of treatment depends on the body area and how much fat needs to be dissolved. Typically, patients will return every 2-4 weeks for 4-6 treatments.
Thrive Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Center is Oregon’s leading authority on LipoDissolve, as well as other non-surgical fat removal procedures such as Mesotherapy and Med Sculpt. Since 2004, our center has performed hundreds of treatments to help our clients look and feel their best.
For more information on lipotherapy or any of our other anti-aging treatments, please visit our website at http://www.thriveportland.com. We are always happy to answer your questions through our blog, Facebook, or Twitter or in person at our beautiful NW location.