TREATMENT GUIDE |
transfusions after lipoplasty have
become a rarity thanks to tumescent anaesthesia, proper preoperative evaluation, and adherence to safe practice guidelines for fat removal limits. Aesthetic irregularities, asymmetries, and depressions remain the most common unwanted complications. The use of smaller diameter cannulae and criss-cross liposuction techniques have helped to reduce these aesthetic problems.
Recovery Generally, patients can resume walking on the evening of surgery and more demanding exercise within 1 week. Bruises usually resolve over a period of 2–4 weeks, and swelling, lumpiness, numbness and firmness slowly dissipate over 4–6 months. Most surgeons use compressive garments for 3–6 weeks following the procedure.
Costs Lipoplasty fees can range between $3500 and $10000 depending on the number of areas treated and the type of anaesthesia used.
Non-surgical alternatives In 2010, two non-invasive technologies were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the reduction of fat or adiposities. Low-level diode laser (Zerona) and cryolipolysis (ZELTIQ). Both are non-invasive and can be performed without anesthesia. Zerona areas up to 1 m2
can treat . Low-level laser exposure
has been demonstrated to ÔemptyÕ fat cells after a series (6–9) of treatments. ZELTIQ actually ruptures fat cells through cryolipolysis, but is more localised in its treatment parameters (10 cm2
Steven B. Hopping, MD, is Medical Director, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Washington, DC, USA
Lipotransfer Fat transfers or grafting is the newer offspring of lipoplasty. Autologous fat cells can be ÔharvestedÕ during lipoplasty and re-implanted into facial depressions, cellulite and body contouring irregularities. State-of-the-art lipoplasty often includes fat transfers to fill contour depressions and even enhance breasts and buttocks (Ô Brazilian Butt LiftÕ ). Such practices are growing in popularity and gaining acceptance in plastic surgical societies.
). A number of studies of both
treatment methodologies have reported variable positive responses of 70–80%.
CELLACTOR SC1 Èu ltraÇ Storz Medical AG
Description The new CELLACTOR® SC1 »ultra« enables both new users of Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT®) as well as experienced therapists to use the diverse functions offered by the system according to the requirements of their specific aesthetic or cosmetic applications. The high energy acoustic waves penetrate the adipose deposits and mobilise the metabolism activity in the subcutaneous fatty tissue. The upper layer of skin becomes smoother in appearance and the circumference of the treated body regions is reduced.
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Indications The non-invasive Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT®) is used with great success for body shaping, skin elasticity improvement, wrinkle smoothing and post-liposuction treatments. Aesthetic and dermatological disorders such as cellulite, scars or oedema can be treated effectively.
Contact
www.storzmedical.com;
www.cellulite-therapy.com
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