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Medical day spas offer therapy called Lipodissolve. Works great, physician monitored, easy to schedule appointments and pretty cheap. No medical questions, no labs just pay & play. Around $100 a session in my area. Below is a copy/paste from a Web site offering the procedure. The cut & dry of the procedure is that the phosphatidylcholine is injected into the area of concern, the cells swell & burst and are excreted naturally. Except for injection pain, a couple days of swelling are the only draw back.
Lipo-dissolve is being marketed as an innovative alternative to liposuction that involves a simple series of medicated injections which dissolve unwanted small localized areas of fat. Fat-related problems that proponents of lipo-dissolve claim can be treated include:
upper and lower abdomen
thighs
upper arms
saddlebags
fat pads under the eyes or chin
cellulite
stretch marks
scars
residual fat deposits post-liposuction
In addition to possible small areas of fat-loss, stretch-mark, and cellulite reduction, the treatment may improve skin tone, elasticity, and increase collagen production that is impeded through the natural aging process. However, lipo-dissolve does not stop the aging process. Fat can appear again throughout your lifetime.
Liposuction is the only scientifically proven method available to permanently remove fat cells. The beauty of permanent fat cell removal through liposuction is that the fat cells are not able to grow back. Lipo-dissolve is still under investigation — permanent removal of fat has not been established, among other important considerations. Some plastic surgeons believe that there is no reason to use lipo-dissolve since liposuction has been proven to be safe and effective at permanent fat cell removal. At the same time, these practices may feel that lipo-dissolve is worthwhile for investigation because there is no strong solution for cellulite or stretch marks. Still other practices believe that lipo-dissolve holds promise for treating many areas of localized fat.
Awaiting FDA Approval
At the core of lipo-dissolve is another term called mesotherapy. The strict definition of mesotherapy is: Injections that are located beneath the surface of the skin in the mesoderm. Mesotherapy has been used since the 1950s and widely throughout Europe to reduce fat and treat physical ailments such as circulatory problems, inflammatory conditions, and skin or vascular disorders. But lipo-dissolve for cosmetic use is not yet FDA approved in the United States.
The FDA requires much more supporting data than is required in Europe. The lipo-dissolve treatment will need to be standardized and researched. The data will have to demonstrate the medication's effectiveness and safety before being approved for cosmetic use in the United States.
In the meantime, there are medical practices that offer lipo-dissolve and that are working to establish the right protocols for the procedure.
What is Lipo-Dissolve?
The ingredients used in lipo-dissolve may vary depending on the doctor and the area being treated. The ingredients may include phosphatidyl choline, multivitamins, alpha lipid acid, enzymes, and plant extracts. Ingredients may also include chemical agents such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, and hormones.
When Lipo-Dissolve May Not Be Appropriate
Lipo-dissolve should not be used for pregnant women, nursing mothers, obese patients; or people with diabetes, autoimmune diseases, vascular complications, or infections of any kind. It is important to note that lipo-dissolve is not an appropriate treatment for large areas of fat. In addition, it is recommended that all lipo-dissolve candidates participate in a proper diet and regular exercise program.
The Lipo-Dissolve Procedure
During lipo-dissolve, the medication is injected into the fat layers and connective tissue. The injection is relatively painless, with no need for anesthesia. The medication produces a chemical reaction in conjunction with the body's physiology to dissolve localized areas of fat.
Benefits from each injection should be evident within three weeks of the treatment. Several treatments, four to six weeks apart, are often required to produce a fully satisfactory result.
Lipo-Dissolve Aftercare
Patients will need a properly maintained diet, regulated hormone levels, and an exercise regimen. Doctors typically assist with developing health-related activities. There is no recovery time after lipo-dissolve treatment.
Complications and Risks of Lipo-Dissolve
Complications from the injection are considered minimal — slight bruising, infection, swelling or an allergic reaction — which can be treated by your doctor as needed. However, the long-term effects of lipo-dissolve have not been established.
Because different doctors use different ingredients for lipo-dissolve, it is difficult to give a meaningful prediction of results from past procedures. There are no significant studies demonstrating where the medication travels or how it may affect organs, what the proper dosage or ingredient requirement is, the short term side effects, or long-term complications.
Consult a Qualified Doctor
Plastic surgeons and dermatologists may have experience with lipo-dissolve by participating in investigative studies and alternative treatments. There may also be other types of doctors who are investigating the use of lipo-dissolve through study participation, including those in the field of internal medicine. Doctors who offer all the appropriate procedures based on physical findings may be best equipped to discuss the pros and cons of lipo-dissolve.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
While lipo-dissolve may be one more potential tool that plastic surgeons may use, there are still many considerations that require further investigation before the FDA will approve lipo-dissolve.
Lipo-dissolve is being marketed as an innovative alternative to liposuction that involves a simple series of medicated injections which dissolve unwanted small localized areas of fat. Fat-related problems that proponents of lipo-dissolve claim can be treated include:
upper and lower abdomen
thighs
upper arms
saddlebags
fat pads under the eyes or chin
cellulite
stretch marks
scars
residual fat deposits post-liposuction
In addition to possible small areas of fat-loss, stretch-mark, and cellulite reduction, the treatment may improve skin tone, elasticity, and increase collagen production that is impeded through the natural aging process. However, lipo-dissolve does not stop the aging process. Fat can appear again throughout your lifetime.
Liposuction is the only scientifically proven method available to permanently remove fat cells. The beauty of permanent fat cell removal through liposuction is that the fat cells are not able to grow back. Lipo-dissolve is still under investigation — permanent removal of fat has not been established, among other important considerations. Some plastic surgeons believe that there is no reason to use lipo-dissolve since liposuction has been proven to be safe and effective at permanent fat cell removal. At the same time, these practices may feel that lipo-dissolve is worthwhile for investigation because there is no strong solution for cellulite or stretch marks. Still other practices believe that lipo-dissolve holds promise for treating many areas of localized fat.
Awaiting FDA Approval
At the core of lipo-dissolve is another term called mesotherapy. The strict definition of mesotherapy is: Injections that are located beneath the surface of the skin in the mesoderm. Mesotherapy has been used since the 1950s and widely throughout Europe to reduce fat and treat physical ailments such as circulatory problems, inflammatory conditions, and skin or vascular disorders. But lipo-dissolve for cosmetic use is not yet FDA approved in the United States.
The FDA requires much more supporting data than is required in Europe. The lipo-dissolve treatment will need to be standardized and researched. The data will have to demonstrate the medication's effectiveness and safety before being approved for cosmetic use in the United States.
In the meantime, there are medical practices that offer lipo-dissolve and that are working to establish the right protocols for the procedure.
What is Lipo-Dissolve?
The ingredients used in lipo-dissolve may vary depending on the doctor and the area being treated. The ingredients may include phosphatidyl choline, multivitamins, alpha lipid acid, enzymes, and plant extracts. Ingredients may also include chemical agents such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, and hormones.
When Lipo-Dissolve May Not Be Appropriate
Lipo-dissolve should not be used for pregnant women, nursing mothers, obese patients; or people with diabetes, autoimmune diseases, vascular complications, or infections of any kind. It is important to note that lipo-dissolve is not an appropriate treatment for large areas of fat. In addition, it is recommended that all lipo-dissolve candidates participate in a proper diet and regular exercise program.
The Lipo-Dissolve Procedure
During lipo-dissolve, the medication is injected into the fat layers and connective tissue. The injection is relatively painless, with no need for anesthesia. The medication produces a chemical reaction in conjunction with the body's physiology to dissolve localized areas of fat.
Benefits from each injection should be evident within three weeks of the treatment. Several treatments, four to six weeks apart, are often required to produce a fully satisfactory result.
Lipo-Dissolve Aftercare
Patients will need a properly maintained diet, regulated hormone levels, and an exercise regimen. Doctors typically assist with developing health-related activities. There is no recovery time after lipo-dissolve treatment.
Complications and Risks of Lipo-Dissolve
Complications from the injection are considered minimal — slight bruising, infection, swelling or an allergic reaction — which can be treated by your doctor as needed. However, the long-term effects of lipo-dissolve have not been established.
Because different doctors use different ingredients for lipo-dissolve, it is difficult to give a meaningful prediction of results from past procedures. There are no significant studies demonstrating where the medication travels or how it may affect organs, what the proper dosage or ingredient requirement is, the short term side effects, or long-term complications.
Consult a Qualified Doctor
Plastic surgeons and dermatologists may have experience with lipo-dissolve by participating in investigative studies and alternative treatments. There may also be other types of doctors who are investigating the use of lipo-dissolve through study participation, including those in the field of internal medicine. Doctors who offer all the appropriate procedures based on physical findings may be best equipped to discuss the pros and cons of lipo-dissolve.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
While lipo-dissolve may be one more potential tool that plastic surgeons may use, there are still many considerations that require further investigation before the FDA will approve lipo-dissolve.
71jason said:
Sounds like bullshit. 10 to 1 it's a combination vibrator ( to give the impression fat is "breaking up") and then a topical diuretic. (to give the impression the fat has "melted out." )
Tatyana
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I have just finished a fantastic book by Dr. Marilyn Glenville PhD (I think she is a clinical nutritionist with over 25 years of practice) called Fat around the middle.
She has alternatives to surgery, as she claims that fat deposits are often hormonally related, for example, abdominal fat is related to cortisol-insulin response.
I would look at other modifications to your lifestyle, such as reducing stress and stress causing agents, such as caffeine.
If you are still eating any form of sugar, this will also majorly contribute to love handles.
She has alternatives to surgery, as she claims that fat deposits are often hormonally related, for example, abdominal fat is related to cortisol-insulin response.
I would look at other modifications to your lifestyle, such as reducing stress and stress causing agents, such as caffeine.
If you are still eating any form of sugar, this will also majorly contribute to love handles.
