subject: For Those Who Need It, There Are Alternatives To Liposuction [print this page] Liposuction is not an option for all peopleLiposuction is not an option for all people. Health issues and medications, skin elasticity, and excess weight can all disqualify someone for the procedure. A person may also shy away from liposuction because of the cost or they simply are not willing to take the risks that accompany the surgery. Yet there are other alternatives for people looking to lose some extra fat, many of which are safer, easier, and cheaper than typical liposuction.
Modern science has produced an array of non-surgical liposuction alternatives. Some of the most popular options are lipodissolve, mesotherapy, and thermage.
Lipodissolve is the latest advance in non-surgical liposuction technology. This procedure involves the injection of mild medications and enzymes into the areas of unwanted fat. These chemicals dissolve the fat, which is then flushed from the body through the patient's urine. This option is very popular in the United States because its medications are weaker than those used in mesotherapy, which shortens the recovery time. Lipodissolve has great success in toning the face, such as the chin and neck area, as well as in all other parts of the body, such as the thighs, buttocks, and stomach. It can also be used to reduce cellulite, something traditional liposuction cannot treat.
Mesotherapy is more popular in Europe and South America where it has been practiced for many years. Like Lipodissolve, it also dissolves fat and reduces cellulite. To do so doctors inject tiny amounts of amino acids, medications, and holistic compounds that dissolve the unwanted fat. Because the needles used in this procedure are so small, the operation is virtually painless and some patients see results after only one session.
Thermage is the least invasive body contouring option available. This technique literally melts excess fat with a heated laser that causes the patient's collagen to tighten. Because of this it is most often used to tighten the skin on the face and other parts of the body, and is even an alternative to the face lift procedure. Like mesotherapy it is painless.
However, like traditional liposuction, these procedures are not permanent and should be accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, often involving dieting and exercise.
Exercise regimens and dieting are also in themselves alternatives to liposuction. If one diet and exercise plan has not worked there are hundreds of others to try. People looking to lose those last few pounds but who do not want to spend the money on a liposuction procedure can always consult a doctor and get advice on how to tone their problem areas.
