(A) Before treatment with Liposonix, and (B) 12-weeks post treatment showing a 4.05 cm reduction. (Images courtesy of Solta Medical Aesthetic Center.)
pivotal study that lost much more than this amount. I recently treated a 65-year-old female patient who lost 7.5 cm in waist circumference.
on a massage table. They are provided with modesty garments and are turned from side to side as needed during the treatment. With the lower-energy settings, the patients report minimal discomfort. Occasionally, a ‘zinger’ occurs when the HIFU beam irritates a small sensory nerve within the treatment zone. Some patients report subjective feelings of warmth. Patients do not have significant post- treatment discomfort.
How do you ensure patient comfort during the procedure? Do you recommend any distraction techniques or pain medications for patients? Patient comfort is very important. Within our clinic, we generally start with lower-energy settings and slowly increase the settings. In most cases, we will start at 30–35 Joules and increase up to 40–45 J as a maximum. Higher-energy settings are associated with more procedural discomfort. We also use distraction techniques, such as a squeeze ball, if necessary, and a vibrating massager that my assistant rubs over the bottom of the patient’s feet. I find that it is not necessary to sedate or medicate patients, although this is an option. Patient comfort during the procedure is an important
marketing consideration, as we want patients to tell their friends that a Liposonix treatment was an excellent experience.
How long does it take to treat an average abdomen and flanks? Treating an average abdomen and flanks with Liposonix generally takes approximately 1 hour. This includes measurements, photography and the treatment.
How do patients feel after the procedure is complete? Is there any downtime? Patients are comfortable after the Liposonix treatment and report only minimal side-effects. Patients may experience occasional bruising that clears within 12–14 days. There is no downtime and patients can even go to the gym for a workout after the treatment.
How long does it take to see significant results after a single treatment? Results from the Liposonix treatment are noticed as soon as 1 month after treatment and the final outcome is at 8–12 weeks. The clinical outcomes from the pivotal study indicate, on average, patients can expect to lose 2.5 cm of waist circumference at 8–12 weeks. There were individuals in the
“Patients are comfortable
after the Liposonix
treatment and report only minimal
side-effects. There is no
downtime and patients can
even go to the gym for a
workout after the treatment.
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Further information
www.solta.com;
www.liposonix.com
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Business benefits What benefits does Liposonix bring to your practice? In my opinion, the Liposonix device offers the option of a great non-invasive body contouring treatment, in addition to surgical options.
Why should other practices add the Liposonix system to their practice? If you are a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who performs liposuction or excisional body contouring, the Liposonix system is a must for your practice. With the Liposonix treatment, I can now offer my patients the complete body contouring portfolio, which includes non-invasive body contouring, surgical liposuction and excisional body contouring (abdominoplasty). Also, by owning the Liposonix system, you will not be disrupted by other practitioners who offer non-invasive, body contouring procedures. The most important consideration is the patient came into your office versus going elsewhere.
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