Unwanted fat, cellulite, loss of skin firmness - many of us are feeling uncomfortable about showing their body to others after the winter months and the lockdown period. And it’s getting hotter and hotter outside. In addition, vacation plans are ongoing. Here is where aesthetic medicine can help. With non-surgical treatments, without any recovery periods afterwards, you can give your body some "last-minute" sculpting. The procedures worth your attention are presented by Barbara Parda-Głomska, MD, specializing in aesthetic medicine.

Ultrasound body contouring

"HIFU, or high-intensity focused ultrasound, is a technology in which focused ultrasound waves are used to improve skin tension. It offers non-invasive body lifting and fat tissue removal. Even though it operates at the same depth as a scalpel (3mm to 18mm), HIFU treatment does not involve a recovery period, does not leave scars and does not prevent any normal daily activity of the patient. It is also much safer than plastic surgery, whereas the treatment as such is "relatively quick and not very painful", doctor Parda-Głomska says.

How does it work? During the treatment, ultrasound energy causes controlled micro-damage to the skin within the selected area of the body. It does not cause any adverse changes within the surrounding tissue, though. In this way, it stimulates production of new collagen and strengthens existing collagen. As a result, the skin is lifted and firm, which can be observed to a certain extent immediately after the treatment. For proper results, you have to wait 2-3 months, and they will continue for up to approx. 1 year. The technology offers spectacular results even on skin with very low flexibility.

HIFU treatments can be used for contouring limp skin on the abdomen, the arms, thighs, buttocks, and knees. They can also give backup to your skin during an intensive slimming programme, so as to prevent the loss of firmness.

Fat freezing

"Cryolipolysis has quickly become very popular and is still gaining popularity today. At the moment, it is among the most efficient non-invasive treatments for localized fat tissue reduction and body sculpting" doctor Parda-Głomska says, adding: "The highest success rate is currently offered by the ZLipo system which, with its patented PulsComfort technology, is comfortable in application and free of frostbite risk. Fat freezing combined with a ZWave Pro shockwave is a revolutionary procedure, in which you can get rid of twice as much fat in three times less time than in other cryolipolysis procedures available on the market. As such, it is a great "last minute" treatment before a holiday. Also, it is a perfect alternative for surgical methods".

How does it work? Low temperature applied during treatment kill fat cells without any risk of damage to the surrounding tissue. Then, the kinetic energy of shockwaves will break down crystallized fatty tissue. During the following 4-6 weeks, the lymph system will fully eliminate the dead cells. As the technology offers visible and durable effects, i.e. long-term fat reduction at approx. 30-40%, it is frequently selected around the holiday season to improve the body appearance. Moreover, with ZWave Pro shockwave applied after the treatment, you can get rid of excess fat AND of stubborn cellulite.

ZLipo will work perfectly in such areas of the body as the abdomen, waist, thighs, hips, arms, back, and knees. For men, this method is also available on the chest. With a special extension module, ZLipo can also help you get rid of the double chin problem.

Fat dissolving

What else can you recommend, doctor? "On the path towards comfortable body sculpting, you can also use fat dissolving injections. In this type of lipolysis, an appropriate solution is injected into the target area of the body and reduces unwanted fat".

The products which can be used for the treatment include Aqualyx, a microgelatin-based solution featuring a controlled active ingredient release system. When injected into the fatty tissue, it will make the cells absorb water, and the ultrasounds applied externally will accomplish the microcavitation effect. This strengthens the process of draining organic liquids from the treated tissues.

The method will be the right choice for eliminating localized fat clusters on the inside of the thighs and knees, under the buttocks, on the abdomen, hips, arms and legs. It will also help reduce the double chin problem.

Another available option is the Prostrolane Inner-B lipolysis. The product used in this procedure reduces the size of fat droplets in fat cells in the following areas of the body: double chin, abdomen, buttocks, arms and thighs. It is recommended for smoothing irregularities on the skin surface, particularly when the skin is prone to cellulite.

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