LIVE24SEVEN // Fashion, Health & Beauty AE S THE T I C S E X P E R T – DR C LAI R E OL I V E R R E V I EWS Innovative ways to beat
Aesthetics expert Dr Claire Oliver looks at the traditional and innovative alternatives to fat reduction. While the summer months are undoubtedly filled with the joy of holidays in the sun and al fresco parties with friends, they’re also filled with a certain sense of dread.
Whether it’s lazing on the beach or sipping Champagne on the terrace, there’s no escaping the bikinis, vest tops and revealing dresses. For many of us, the idea of showing off our lumpy winter bodies can cause real anxiety; after all, who wants to see those wobbly bits that we have been neglecting?
FAT REDUCING FACTS
Figures reveal that May and June are the key times for online searches for fat reduction treatments, yet at the same time the number of Britons undergoing the surgeon’s knife to correct this weighty issue is at the lowest for a decade.
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BAAPS* President and consultant plastic surgeon Simon Withey believes the downturn should be seen as positive; I have to agree as it clearly shows people are taking time to think about the serious impact of surgical procedures. “At the very least, patients seem to be getting the message that cosmetic surgery is not a ‘quick fix’ but a serious commitment,” explains Mr Withey. “As a result, they are carefully evaluating risks as well as benefits surgery may offer. If it means people are taking their time to be truly sure a procedure is the right investment for them, then this can only be a good thing.”
SURGICAL OPTIONS
Developed in the 1980s, liposuction has been the traditional surgical go-to for those looking to shift excess fat. It can be performed under local aesthesia, under sedation, or with full general aesthetic depending on the size of the area to be treated and the amount of fat to be removed. Of course there are the effects of surgery – both physical and mental. And while the incision is typically less than ¼ of an inch, and scarring is minimal, there is a prolonged recovery period and patients can suffer painful bruising and swelling for a few weeks afterwards.
Alternatively, abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck", involves the surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle of the abdominal wall. The surgeon makes a cut just below the bikini line, the skin is lifted and the required amount of fat is removed. The operation is carried out under general anaesthetic, meaning you will need to spend at least one night in hospital. Patients need to take two weeks off work to recuperate and give their body the chance to recover properly. Strenuous activity of any kind will need to be avoided for several weeks after that.
NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS
Over the last few years we have witnessed a rise in the number of non-surgical aesthetic procedures that offer great results – but without the pain, recovery and expense.
At the forefront of these is CoolSculpting®, a results-driven, breakthrough procedure to help shift those stubborn bulges. By harnessing Cryolipolysis technology, CoolSculpting® uses extremely low temperatures to eliminate the fat cells without damaging the skin above. The treatment involves no needles, no scalpels, no downtime and no scarring. With more than 3 million treatments already conducted worldwide, CoolSculpting® uses patented and FDA-cleared technology to permanently remove on average 25% of unwanted fat cells in a safe, natural way. The procedure takes around an hour and results can be seen in just 30 days, with the most dramatic results evident at 90 days.
Another option is Vanquish, which uses high-tech radio frequency waves to destroy fat cells without damaging any skin or muscle. As the only contactless device on the
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