Burning Fat With Sound

October 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

In all probability, you are most likely aware of ultrasound technology. It is most commonly associated with sonography, and it enables doctors to observe fetal growth in the mother’s womb. Ultrasonic pressure is found useful for its ability to penetrate different mediums and in providing focused energy. It is perhaps lesser known that ultrasound technology is also applied to many other fields as well.

Now, ultrasound technology has also been used in the world of cosmetic surgery. The use of ultrasonic pressure in cosmetics is particularly geared towards the reduction of body fat. Recently, VASER liposuction–which is a new form of ultrasound liposuction–has garnered much attention and favor from patients looking to lose their excess fat permanently.

How ultrasound burns fat

To better understand how this cosmetic procedure works, it may be helpful to explain a few things about ultrasound technology first. Ultrasound are cyclic sound waves that can focus pressure on a targeted matter to the point of fracture. You may have heard of opera singers who can break glass with a high-pitched note; well, this is just like that. Ultrasonic waves that are well above the hearing capacity of human beings, are very powerful. Energy from these ultrasonic sound waves are able to disintegrate matter even on the microscopic level.

Now, when applied to the task of removing fat from the body, ultrasound has been found to be capable of disintegrating fats. And this is the basic principle behind Vaser liposuction. This procedure is a form of external ultrasonic liposuction which involves the injection of a certain chemical that works with the application of ultrasonic pressure in order to break down fat.

More about Vaser lipo

It can be said that this new method of liposuction is a kind of hi def lipo procedure. This is because ultrasound Vaser technology enables surgeons to effectively remove fat found in ‘hard-to-reach’ areas. Fat from such areas are hard to get rid of despite strict diets and severe exercise regimes. Parts of the body, like the arms, hips, chest, breasts, knees, ankles, waist, stomach, chin, back, buttocks, neck, and thighs, are really inclined to store (and keep) fat on them. This predisposition is caused by one’s genetic make-up, and so there is virtually nothing exercise and diet can do about it.

However, experts now offer Vaser lipo for patients looking to get their bodies more toned and their assets more defined. By this procedure, focused ultrasonic energy allows for the elimination of fats in specifically targeted areas. Thus, not only does the patient lose excess fat, his/her body is also finely sculpted and contoured as well.

Benefits of Vaser liposuction

Vaser liposuction is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure. As such, it is much safer than the conventional forms of liposuction which require the patient to risk open surgery in order to extract fat. In fact, because Vaser lipo uses ultrasound technology, the results of this procedure with the patients’ overall appearance are better than results yielded by past liposuction methods.

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Tickle Liposuction

October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Nutational Infrasonic Liposculture (NIL) is a FDA approved body sculpting technique which can also be used as another effective way to reduce or transfer fat. It uses a liposuction system created by EuromiTM. The procedure is primarily done by using vibrations that removes body fat without affecting the surrounding tissues. The vibration also reduces the accuracy of the nerve fibers within the area, often translating into a ‘tickling sensation’ to the client. Thus, the procedure is nicknamed ‘tickle lipo‘. The results often show a smoother shape and a more rapid recovery than the traditional or laser liposuction techniques.

The vibrations is caused by a cylinder which rotates and vibrates due to air pressure. It uses low frequency acoustic infrasonic waves which is proven to effectively break down fat. It has a whirling nutational pattern that has various advantages in areas of fibrosis since it produces minimal heat. The fat is aspirated the same time as the device gyrates. The design allows precision contouring with reduced edema and bruising. The procedure itself experiences nothing but mild discomfort.

Another good point in tickle lipo is that the trauma left by the vibrations stimulates collagen production, which helps tighten and smooth the skin. A supplementary effect to the skin is that it will naturally produce these hormones and promote a healthy glowing look.

The custom acoustic operation starts with the administration of anesthesia. Depending on the site of reduction, the patient can be given local or general sedation. If the client decides to get multiple areas done, they may choose to use an IV or an oral anesthesia. The site of treatment is then lacerated then inserted with a NIL device that automatically shuts off when approaching the skin or nearby muscles. Once the desired amount of fat has been taken out, it is closed by sutures.

The procedure is actually designed to mold the body shape rather than to remove fat. However, in cases that it becomes a substitute for reducing large fat deposits, patients are advised to get skin tucks and other skin tightening procedures. In fact, persons with healthy and elastic skin are great candidates for tickle lipo.

Clinically speaking, tickle lipo is an out-patient operation, meaning the patient experiences no or minimal downtime and may return to their usual activities right after leaving the clinic. This also proves itself worthy of consideration by reducing the price of the operation because unlike other techniques, it requires no sedation and huge operating rooms.

While the procedure may be deemed too good to be true, there are a few drawbacks in getting a tickle lipo such as blood clots and injury if not done properly. There is also a risk of infection, one of the reasons why some physicians prescribe antibiotics after the procedures as well. Aside from these possible disadvantages, the operation can sometimes leave bumps and small nodulations but can easily be countered by massages and other body shaping methods.

All in all, this gentle non-thermal infrasound operation is a good economical alternative to people who want to have a speedy recovery despite having a fat reduction.

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What is Rhytidectomy?

October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

People grow old. It’s a fact that we will all have to deal with, eventually. Aging does a lot to our body and most of these involve drastic changes in our appearance. Our facial skin will begin revealing signs of aging, wrinkling little by little until it reaches the jawline.

Most of the contributing factors to the aging of our face include the environment, sun exposure, lifestyle, and the pull of gravity.

Aging contributes a lot to a person’s self-esteem. As a matter of fact, the older you look, the more your self-confidence starts dwindling. Thanks to modern medical science and dermatology, however, avenues for keeping the signs of aging away have been created. One such procedure is rhytidectomy.

Rhytidectomy?

Probably one of the oldest facial surgeries ever known to plastic surgery is the face lift, although this procedure is technically called the rhytidectomy surgery. This is a type of cosmetic surgery operation that involves the removal of facial skin, either tightening or loosening the tissues beneath, and fixing the skin on the face and the neck of the patient. Basically, it simply aims to remove the signs of aging from the face, such as wrinkles.

Through this procedure, millions of individuals have been able to bring back youth to their faces, helping them look closer to the way they did several years before. This is the best procedure that can be used to correct many facial blemishes and flaws, plus premature aging.

The Process

Rhytidectomy surgery is a tedious process. The surgeon initially lifts your skin by making an incision the hairline in the temple, circling around the ear, and going back to the original point. The skin is then lifted outward as the surgeon shifts the position, and tightens muscles underneath, as well as the connective tissue, all the while removing fat and excess skin.

Beard lines are considered for men, but all the same, incisions are positioned throughout the skin’s natural creases. The skin is closed with the use of fine metal clips or sutures after trimming the skin. When all is complete, bandages will be applied to protect the incisions made.

Is Rhytidectomy for You?

The most basic thing that you need to think about before considering this surgery is whether or not you really need to go through with it to enjoy your life even more. You should be able to understand the limitations of rhytidectomy, and your composure if the results are not exactly what you wished for.

The objective of this treatment really is to improve the appearance of your skin. A lot of factors such as ethnicity, skin type, skin elasticity, body healing mechanics, bone structure, and attitude are considered prior to this surgery, and can become points of concern during your consultation with your plastic surgeon.

Although it can be performed on patients in their thirties, rhytidectomy is most successful among patients with advanced years, since the likelihood of wrinkles are bigger then. It must be remembered that this will not stop aging; it can only help your face look healthy and more youthful.

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Travel for Better Health

October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

There has always been a common conception amongst people that travel in general does a person much good. Lately, this has been taken into the literal with the advent of medical tourism. This refers to traveling across borders for the purpose of health care.

A medical tourist may avail of any kind of procedure. The most common procedures medical tourists have include bypass surgery, joint replacement, and cosmetic surgery.

Facts and statistics

It was reported that in 2008, about 1.3 million Americans went overseas seeking medical attention, and current estimations show that the medical tourism industry is worth approximately $20 billion. By 2012, it is predicted that the industry will become a $100 billion market.

The four most common reasons people give for going abroad in order to seek medical attention are:

• that facilities in other countries are more technologically advanced;
• patients believe that healthcare quality is better elsewhere;
• it is their opinion that their medical needs will be attended to more quickly abroad; and
• medical services in other countries are cheaper.

Parts of the globe that are currently doing well in the medical tourism industry include; Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, India, South Africa, Latin America, and Mexico.

Planning out your vacation

Due to the growth of the industry, companies and associations have been founded to offer the patient information on global medical resources as well as reasonable medical tourism vacation packages. These vacation packages typically include the following services; counseling on what kind of procedures the patient needs, guidance in choosing the appropriate destination, finding a suitable doctor for the patient, a concierge during the trip, as well as planning and overseeing the patient’s recuperation.

Concerns regarding medical tourism

With the people’s show of interest in cosmetic procedures today, concern for patients’ safety and security has been growing in professional medical communities around the globe. Medical tourists can be easy targets for fraudulent healthcare providers. Some cosmetic procedures are fairly easy to perform, and such may be offered by non-certified doctors in exchange for a cheaper deal. Such examples of medical tourism pit falls are likely to jeopardize the patient’s health, or worse; endanger the patient’s life.

International associations

In order to prevent these kinds of situations from happening, doctors all over the world have formed associations that aim to provide patients with extensive information about their medical options. One such association is the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

ISAPS has been around for over 25 years. It aims for the homogenization of plastic surgery standards world wide. ISAPS has been responsible for facilitating the exchange of new knowledge in the field of cosmetics, particularly in the area of disseminating new technological know-how to developing countries involved in medical tourism.

The ISAPS website offers people information on all kinds of cosmetic surgery. It educates patients on the benefits as well as the possible risks of undergoing a certain procedure.

Besides this, ISAPS ensures prospective patients of the qualifications of its members. Doctors and surgeons that are part of the organization are guaranteed to be trained and certified medical practitioners in their respective countries.

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