Candidates for UltraShape Body Contouring
The UltraShape® system is an FDA-approved treatment for reducing stubborn fat deposits in the belly, thighs, and flanks (love handles.) It uses pulsed, focused ultrasound to target and and destroy fat cells. Because it‘s a heat-free treatment, the blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue aren‘t damaged. UltraShape is a no-downtime treatment that takes less than an hour in the office.
Almost anyone who wants to reduce or remove localized fat deposits in the middle part of the body could be a good candidate for UltraShape body contouring. The ideal candidate has a body mass index (BMI) under 30 but has areas of fat that don‘t improve with diet and exercise. Patients with higher BMIs and those looking for a dramatic amount of fat reduction might find a surgical fat reduction procedure like liposuction a better fit.
The UltraShape System Procedure
The UltraShape procedure is a simple one, with no anesthesia required. Before treatment begins, your provider uses advanced computer software to design an individualized treatment plan so that the the correct areas are targeted, and contouring is uniform. They then move a handheld device (transducer) over the targeted treatment areas. The transducer converts electrical energy to ultrasound energy that destroys fat cells but leaves other tissue unharmed.
The fat released by the destroyed cells is flushed naturally from the body via the lymphatic system over the coming weeks. A typical treatment regimen consists of a total of three sessions, each performed two weeks apart. There‘s no downtime required.
Results from UltraShape Body Contouring
Results from UltraShape treatment are often visible within as little as two to four weeks. After a series of treatments, patients report seeing a decrease in fat and body circumference, and an improvement in body shape and skin tightness. Overall patient satisfaction with the treatment is high. The best results occur when patients continue to eat healthy and exercise to preserve their results.
Risks of UltraShape Body Contouring
Because it‘s a noninvasive treatment, there are few documented risks associated with UltraShape body contouring. In rare instances, it causes mild bruising, redness and swelling. However, these issues typically dissipate within a few days.
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