How to Find Liposuction Alternatives

Non-Invasive Body Contouring Procedures and Costs Involved

Sep 10, 2009 Fleur Hupston

Advances in the field of non-invasive body contouring now enables doctors to offer a wide range of liposuction alternatives which are less painful and less expensive.

Liposuction has been used in the world of body contouring and shaping since the 1970s. The liposuction procedures work to remove fat from areas the abdomen, thighs, hips, buttocks and chin. However, liposuction is not risk free, it is a surgical procedure involving anesthesia and recovery time.

Many people are determined to go further than diet and exercise or have tried this route and now feel that liposuction or alternatives offer the solution to their weight problems. New innovations in the field of body contouring are becoming more readily available.

Alternatives to Liposuction

The primary non-invasive alternatives to liposuction to consider include a change of diet to lose excess body fat, exercise, acceptance of one's body shape and the use of flattering clothing to enhance the appearance.

Lipodissolve™ : Lipodissolve™ involves injecting mild medications and enzymes into the areas of unwanted fat. These chemicals cause the fat to dissolve and get flushed out through the patient's urine. It is said to be especially effective for toning the chin and neck areas and can help to reduce cellulite.

Thermage: Thermage is a liposuction alternative that uses heated lasers to tighten the patient's skin on different areas of the body as well as the face. This procedure is said to be a pain-free surgical alternative to having a face lift.

Mesotherapy: The mesotherapy procedure involves doctors using tiny injections of amino acids, medications, and holistic compounds to dissolve fatty tissue. Because the needles used in mesotherapy are so small, the procedure is virtually painless, and some patients see results after only one session.

Liposelection: This treatment works by filling the fatty areas with saline solution to restrict the patient's blood flow while breaking the fat tissues. Ultrasound energy is transmitted into the area for softening the fats and then taken out using suction and massage.

Body-Jet Lipo: Body Jet Lipo uses a gentle, pulsating spray of fluid, also known as WAL - Water-Jet Assisted Liposuction to dislodge fat without the force used in traditional liposuction procedures. Fat is removed with minimal bruising and tissue trauma achieving good body contouring results. Body-Jet patients find this procedure quick, easy and a gentler alternative for to liposuction.

Costs Involved

Lipodissolve: Expect to pay around $2,750, depending on area and clinic, according to Realself.
Thermage: The Average cost of thermage procedure is $2,747.
Mesotherapy: According to a suvery by Realself, the cost varies enormously globally, but average price in the US is around $2,710.
Liposelection: Once again, costs vary but expect to pay around $1300 for an upper arm and lower tummy about $2700 www.247.surgery.com – liposelection cost.
Body Jet Lipo: About the same price as standard liposuction.

With careful research into the pros and cons of each procedure and after consultation with a medical professional, the individual interested in liposuction alternatives will find the right choice and hopefully the experience will enhance feelings of self worth and happiness.

Source:

1. www.realself.com, information retrieved on 10 September 2009

2. www.247.surgery.com - Liposelection costs, information retrieved on 10 September 2009

3. www.docshop.com - Non-invasive body contouring alternatives, information retrieved on 10 September 2009