What Makes i-Lipo Different from Traditional Liposuction?
Are you looking for a way to reduce the appearance of a pooching tummy, saddlebag thighs, love handles, and other areas that won’t respond to dieting and exercise? Though traditional liposuction is an effective solution, you may find that your body responds to i-Lipo.
Read more about i-Lipo in the following overview, and discover how it differs from conventional means of fat reduction.
Tools and Techniques
Unlike traditional liposuction, i-Lipo relies on laser technology to target and mobilize fat cells in the body. This technique does not destroy fat cells; rather, it facilitates the body’s natural metabolizing powers, making it far easier for you to burn fat in areas that had previously shown high resistance to exercise. The procedure itself takes about 10 to 20 minutes and does not require any incisions. Instead, the patient lies stationary while a laser beam is focused on the targeted area. The patient does not experience any sensation beyond a slight feeling of warmth at the surface of the skin.
Recovery
Because i-Lipo does not involve incisions or sutures, the procedure itself does not require any downtime. In fact, i-Lipo patients are encouraged to go straight to the gym following their appointments to encourage efficient metabolism of the fat cells. With no pain, no risk of infection, and no uncomfortable surgical swelling or stiffness, patients will discover that i-Lipo is a convenient alternative to liposuction surgery.
Results
Patients who adhere to their physician’s post-procedure instructions will enjoy immediate results. For example, most patients see a two to four centimeter difference in the tummy area with each subsequent treatment. Over the recommended eight treatments, improvement can expected to be extensive and long-lasting. Amazingly, all of this is accomplished without surgery!
Do you have more questions regarding i-Lipo and how it works? Call Blackhawk Plastic Surgery at (925) 272-4855 and schedule a consultation. Our physicians can tell you more about how this new technology compares to older liposuction methods, as well as which procedure would be best suited for you.
