subject: Noninvasive Liposuction Allows Impressive Results [print this page] Noninvasive liposuction is a new technique that has shown impressive results with patients. Most people want to look their best but not everyone wants to go through invasive procedures to obtain the end result. More and more patients are opting for the less intrusive techniques to look great but not have major surgery.
When a procedure is classified as invasive, this means that a surgeon cuts through outer skin and internal tissue to obtain an end result. In the case of fat removal, this could include abdominoplasty, also referred to as a tummy tuck, as well as other surgeries that would include scalpel, tissue removal, and stitches. While many of these surgical operations are effective in ridding a body of excess bulges, there will be substantial scarring and lengthy recovery times.
A classification that's in between a full scale surgical operation and those that aren't in the least intrusive are referred to as minimally-invasive. In order to shorten recovery times and have less noticeable scars, surgeons perform procedures through tiny incisions or through orifices in the body. One example of this would be an open vs. closed rhinoplasty, also referred to as a nose job. With an open procedure, the surgeon would cut the tissue between the nostrils and pull the skin back to have full access to the nasal bones in order to rearrange them. With the minimal approach of the closed operation, the rearrangement would take place through the nostrils, requiring one less incision.
Noninvasive liposuction techniques have recently been developed by a team of scientists at Harvard. These researchers created a hand held device that can be held outside a person's body to freeze fat cells. By using this new approach, patients are able to get rid of excess fatty deposits without lengthy recovery times, pain, or scars. In fact, the procedure is painless so requires no recovery time. The end result will occur over a matter of weeks as the body naturally sheds the frozen fat cells. During the process, no healthy surrounding tissue is damaged. Individuals who have tried everything to get rid of the excess chubbiness on their bellies, hips, upper thighs, and buttocks are thrilled with the possibilities of this revolutionary procedure. Dieting and exercise can drop pounds and tone bodies but stubborn trouble spots often need this extra boost.
Depending on a patient's body and unique situation, it may take one or more noninvasive liposuction sessions to freeze all fat cells from the body. Gradually, a person's clothes will begin to fit better. Waistbands on pants may no longer bind the waist, swimsuits that had been given up on can be worn again, and clingy dresses may be brought from the closet once again. After a few weeks, the patient and his or her doctor can ascertain whether further treatments are required.
As with any slimming technique, whether it be dieting, a tummy tuck, or noninvasive liposuction, it will be important that the patient maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to stay slim. This includes continuing to follow a nutritious diet of lean proteins, whole grains, and plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Continuing to exercise will also be important to maintain a toned physique.
