When a healthy diet and regular exercise routine aren’t getting the results you want, cosmetic surgery offers an alternative option. Getting rid of excess body fat and stubborn fatty deposits around the thighs or that waistline may be as simple as melting away the pounds, thanks to ultrasound technology used in the UltraShape system and LipoDissolve injections that help break down body fat.  

If you’ve been dreaming about having a sleeker, leaner and more attractive figure, UltraShape or LipoDissolve may be the answer for getting the body you want.  

How UltraShape Works  

UltraShape is one of the latest ‘fat-dissolving’ treatments available, a system that applies ultrasound energy waves to different areas of the body. It is a simple, non-invasive procedure that targets key areas of the body using ultrasound technology and breaks down the fatty tissue. After a short period of time, the broken down fatty tissues are shuttled out of the body and the skin and tissues are left looking tighter, firmer and more toned. UltraShape does not require any anesthesia or sedation, and the process does not cause damage to nerve cells, blood vessels or the surrounding skin. 

After the physician applies the ultrasound technology to the treatment area, they are guided to each area of localized fat with the help of a computer. Patients who undergo the UltraShape procedure can walk out of the doctor’s office and return to normal activities within hours. There is no pain involved with this treatment, and the fat cells are removed forever.  

How LipoDissolve Works  

LipoDissolve offers an alternative to laser technology for body contouring with a series of injections instead. LipoDissolve is a non-surgical procedure that involves injecting phosphatidylcoline (PPC) into the treatment area to dissolve the fatty tissues. The enzyme known as lecithin is responsible for breaking down the fatty tissue in this process, and a series of micorinjections can help to both shrink and remove fat cells completely. The body then eliminates the excess fat cells through the elimination system; there is no anesthesia required with this treatment, and the procedure takes between 30-60 minutes for each treatment area.  

This video explains how the LipoDissolve treatment works:   

LipoDissolve can be used on several trouble spots around the body, but also help get rid of excess fatty tissue on the face. hose who want to get rid of excess fat under the chin, around the cheeks or around the lower jaw line may be able to shrink fat cells and lose the extra weight with LipoDissolve injections administered on the facial areas.  

LipoDissolve and UltraShape – Real Alternatives to Liposuction?  

Conventional liposuction procedures help to break down body fat and remove the fat cells completely to create a smooth, streamlined appearance. However, liposuction does have its drawbacks and often requires weeks, even months, of recovery and healing. Liposuction can be a valuable way to get rid of body fat permanently, but the pain and recovery involved with this treatment can be extensive – and not a process many people are willing to go through. Both LipoDissolve and UltraShape are alternative options to liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures, but also have their own set of side effects and drawbacks.  

Learn more about LipoDissolve and UltraShape in our cellulite reduction information guides, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out how these treatments can help you melt off those excess pounds for good.