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The Difference Between Mesotherapy & Injection Lipolysis

Injection lipolysis can be both mesotherapy and Lipodissolve.  The terms are interchangeable.  Although they all have the same meanings: that of injections of amino acids, holistic compounds and medications, they are all very different.  Mesotherapy is more painful than Lipodissolve, so a new no needle therapy was developed and called Aquaphoesis.

Aquaphoesis is a very low energy laser that is able to carry the medications into the tissue.  There are no needles, no bruising and no pain.  It is suggested that 15 sessions are necessary to complete the treatment or protocol instead of 10 sessions required for the regular mesotherapy though.

Lipodissolve is a newer version achieving rave reviews from many as to its effectiveness and ease, thus being the choice of many.  One of these differences is the combination of ingredients that make up the inject-able solution. Injection lipolysis treatments all have at least one ingredient in common – phosphatidylcholine, or PPC. Often, other vitamins and minerals are used as well to encourage a quicker break down process of fat tissues.  It is sometimes considered a good liposuction alternative.
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What Makes Diet Pills Dangerous

No matter what your intention is, diet pills are just not the answer.  They are both dangerous and deadly.  There are healthy non-surgical alternatives that will aide you in weight loss and lead you to obtain that physique you so desire.  Remember if it sounds too good to be true, then most likely it is.  People with overeating problems want to have that “quick fix.”  Overeaters are addicted to food and until they finally realize what the core problem of the addiction is, they can never be free.  Learning to control emotional eating is step one of a healthy plan.

According to the FDA Diet Pills are Dangerous

A pill a day keeps liposuction away...or does it?

In April of last year, Newsweek.com reported on findings from the FDA on dangerous diet pills.  The FDA found 72 over the counter products that may put consumer’s health at risk.   All of the products had undeclared pharmaceuticals which included: “sibutramine.” an appetite suppressant sold as a prescription drug Meridia; “rimonabant,” not approved in the US yet, “phenytoin,” an anti-seizure medicine, “phenolphthalein,” a suspected cancer causing agent, and diuretic bumetanide.  According to Newsweek.com, “No prescription drug—even a diet aid like an appetite suppressant—should be taken without medical supervision.”

Some Facts About Ephedra

In 2004, the FDA banned the sale of supplements with ephedra, a common ingredient in many weight-loss products.  Ephedra was linked to heart attacks and strokes.  Since the banning of ephedra, manufacturers started using a concentrated extract of bitter orange peel, but according to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) this form being used may not be safe either.

In order to understand the dangers more look at the components of ephedra:
•    It is commonly called “the poor man’s speed.”  This comes from ephedra’s ability to wreck havoc on a human’s nervous system.
•    Some of its many side effects include: nervous jitters, pounding heart and high blood pressure complications.
Now you combine ephedra with caffeine, another common ingredient in diet pills and you have created a literal time bomb ready to explode.

Caffeine in Diet Pills

As if the diet pills did not have enough problems with them and now they add caffeine.  In most diet pills you will find enough caffeine to equal 2-3 cups of coffee.  This may cause nervousness, increase in heart rate, high blood pressure and cause insomnia.  Many obese individuals already have high blood pressure and other complications, so increasing the caffeine in the diet may lead to dangerous complications.  Caffeine can become addictive and cause the dieter not to be able to focus when driving.  The best way to lose weight is the natural way with no side effects and no caffeine.
The Best Appetite Suppressant is a Healthy Diet and Exercise

Diet pills are very commonly used by people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia. Diet pills often contain many undeclared pharmaceuticals which may cause the person to lose weight temporarily and thus cause the metabolism to slow down also.  Eventually, the body may begin to think it is starving, because the calories are being burned so quickly and begin to take measure to protect its core. The body will soon become malnourished and water retention may set in, giving the user a bloated, yet sallow appearance.

Remember the best appetite suppressant is vigorous exercise and a healthy diet.  Some of the leading diets today will emphasize this very thing and the elimination of certain foods.  A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the basis all diet protocols.  A healthy diet will hopefully eliminate the need for diet pills and will also help you avoid liposuction.


Beat liposuction with alternative to lipo treatments

Approximately 1.2 billion dollars is spent on liposuction each year and the amount is expected to rise with the desire to have the perfect body increases.  The desire to shape and sculpt our bodies is increasing daily and more and more are opting for the surgery opposed to changing their diet and lifestyle.

Some of the side effects of liposuction surgery are excessive bruising, swelling, post op discomfort (pain) and sometimes death.  Seven out of 1000 patients have complications from liposuction surgery and 20% of those are considered major. Besides the side effects of the surgery consider the cost involved. Liposuction surgery may cost from $2000-20,000, depending on how many areas need to be worked on.

With all these figures, you can plainly see why lipo alternatives are a hot topic now.  Instead of the two week recovery time which is normal for liposuction, lipoalternatives require very little recovery time and only minor side effects. Approximately 90% of all the liposuction procedures that are done are from women and more than 60,000 are from men.
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Finding alternatives to liposuction

Liposuction was invented by Dr. Giorgio Fisher in 1974 and was performed first in France. Liposuction is the removal of fat cells through a stainless steel suction tube called a canula. Liposuction involves surgery and it is used to remove pockets of fat from areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs and the upper arms.  The search for a safe, invasive form of liposuction was sought and today there are many alternatives to the original liposuction surgery.

The benefits of the lipo alternatives are many and they include: cost, little or no side effects, very effective and recovery time is minimal.  One of the alternatives to liposuction is the natural sculpting system.  The natural sculpting system, also called smart lipo, has mixed reviews.  The procedure involves drinking lots of water, a hot shower and the use of creams on the desired area. Tight bans are used to hold the cream in place and therefore tighten the skin overnight. It is recommended to do this procedure three times.

Lipodissolve™ and Mesotherapy:
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Why choose natural liposuction alternatives?

Liposuction without surgery is a less invasive, and often less costly, way of reshaping your body. There are different liposuction alternatives for lipo without surgery, some utilize injections of medicines and holistic compounds. There are many ways to achieve liposuction without surgery, including both diet and exercise. The body does have its own natural ability to reduce fatty tissue in certain areas. Some individuals have more success with this simple lipo without surgery than others, which is why some individuals may want to seek out options for liposuction without surgery. Natural alternatives to liposuction are becoming very popular because it is often easier on the body and the recovery time can be very short, as opposed to surgical liposuction. The natural sculpting system body wraps is one method that many people are seeking out, because of its low cost.

Some liposuction treatments are approved by the FDA, while others are not. If you are interested in a non-surgical liposuction treatment, you may want to research different ones and decide on the one that would work best for you. Some liposuction alternatives also work well on areas of cellulite. One main reason for choosing natural liposuction alternatives is simply to avoid the surgical liposuction procedure. This procedure can often be risky because the person is put under general anesthesia. Liposuction is also quite costly, while some liposuction alternatives are more affordable and some treatment centers offer payment plans. You may want to consider treatments that beat liposuction if you feel that diet and exercise may not be enough to reduce troublesome areas of fat and cellulite. If you are thinking no liposuction because of the costs or other reasons, definitely consider lipo without surgery.


Liposuction for men

Most cosmetic procedures have naturally been associated with women. Men, however, are showing increased interest in liposuction and other cosmetic procedures that sculpt the body. Many treatment centers now cater to both men and women, acknowledging the particular target areas that men in general want to sculpt and tone. The cost for male liposuction is a bit higher than the cost for liposuction for women. The main reason for that is that the fat that makes up the male physique is more fibrous than a woman’s fat. This makes it a bit more difficult to be removed. The target areas for men (chest, abdomen, love handles) also contain fat that is more fibrous. Men are also generally larger than women, so the treatment area is larger. Price varies on the treatment area and how much fat is removed.

Besides surgical liposuction, the liposuction without surgery options are also becoming very popular by men. One in particular is called Thermage, which is in demand by both men and women. Using a heated laser, it melts away fat and promotes tighter skin. Thermage is considered to be a pain-free option and can also be used as a facelift procedure. Natural alternatives to liposuction work well for removing excess fat, which is often found in the form of love handles. Lipo without surgery is a valid option for men as well as women and can help tone and tighten your skin. If you are a male interested in liposuction, consider the variety of lipo without surgery options on the market and choose one that fits your budget and personal needs.


Ankle Liposuction

Get Rid of Cankles

Get Rid of Cankles

Problem areas are not generally one-size-fits-all scenarios that can easily be summed up with a few types of surgical procedures. In many cases, each individual has unique needs and requests that should—and can—be addressed for that person, unlike any other person. For example: Mary comes in with a desire for breast augmentation and thigh liposuction. Jane comes in for a consultation next. Should the plastic surgeon assume that Jane also needs augmentation and liposuction in the same places? Obviously not.

There are specific reviews and articles aimed at liposuction for hips, thighs, legs, arms, shoulders, face, breast, tummy, back, and buttocks. Now, there is hope for the many men and women who suffer from cankles. “Cankles” are that pesky area where the lower calf meets the ankle. For some people, no amount of leg exercise, even at the gym, seems to make the area more defined and attractive. Whether the calf is thin or chunky, it can seem to blend with the ankle, making the leg lose appeal in the opinion of the individual.

Ankle liposuction is defining the area where the calf meets the ankle, contouring the area to make legs look more shapely and toned. Fat is removed from the area, like other traditional liposuction techniques, and there is some very minimal scarring involved. Like any medical procedure, there is some risk of infection or pain, but generally inflammation, swelling, tenderness, bruising, and similar side effects are not very bothersome.

Downtime for this type of surgery average at about three months, depending on how much fat was removed and what type of immune system you have. Those who bounce back faster may recover faster than someone who heals slowly. Factors such as side effects may also play a role in healing time. The area has to be completely healed (normally ninety days or so) in order to see the maximum result of the procedure.

Like any type of cosmetic surgery, the results are not always permanent. Maintaining weight, including proper diet and exercise, is critical. Make sure to use only the services of a board-certified professional to see the best results. Allowing someone who is not experienced with ankle liposuction could result in uneven fat removal and similar problems.

This video explains ankle liposuction and contains some interesting information regarding this procedure.




Cankle Liposuction Explained

Liposuction: Then And Now

Ancient techniques--A Risky Choice At Best!

Ancient techniques--A Risky Choice At Best!

Have you ever stopped to think about how much liposuction techniques have changed over even the last twenty years? The ways that our parents and grandparents saw liposuction was drastically different than the way we often view it. There are good reasons for this, and most are excellent arguments to prove that liposuction is a very different thing than it used to be, but still may not be the best option.

Before the introduction of laser-assisted liposuction, Botox injections, and similar methods, there was just liposuction. There were two basic techniques utilized for fat elimination during surgery, and both represented serious issues for patients of all ages. In many cases, the only people brave enough to risk the surgery were those with physical deformities, the rich and famous, or those who didn’t do their homework first and probably knew no better.

The dry method was as archaic and barbaric as it sounds. This method caused a lot of blood loss, and could be lethal much easier. For each section of tissue that was surgically removed, nearly thirty percent of the tissue’s composition was blood. It is not difficult to imagine that this would quickly result in some massive blood loss.

Similarly, the wet method introduced adding epinephrine to the anesthesia solution, but still resulted in a lot of blood loss. However, the ratio of blood to tissue was cut in half, and patients saw only fifteen to twenty percent instead of the thirty percent tissue-to-blood composition ratio. This may not seem like much, but it could be the difference between life and death!

In almost all of the free world today, the dry method is not used by licensed, board-certified plastic surgeons. The risks far outweigh any potential benefits, and doctors are well aware of the dozens of more modern and innovative methodologies of approaching liposuction.

Imagine choosing a plastic surgeon simply because he or she was cheap, without first asking what method(s) they use, and how that affects you. You sign all of the paperwork, pay the fee for the surgery, and begin the preparations, only to discover that the surgeon uses ancient techniques like these to perform liposuction. This could result in tragedy!

There are much safer methods available to surgeons all over the world today, including laser assisted liposuction, ultrasound technology, and power assisted methods that make the surgery a much safer choice than it was in yesteryear. Less invasive methods are better, and liposuction should only be chosen as a last choice in most cases, but the most important thing is choosing a surgeon who really understands what he/she is doing.