Liposuction Alternatives

Liposuction is not advised for overweight people and is best suited to normal-weight people who only have excess fat on a particular spot on their body.Patients often ask plastic surgeons if there is a way to get the results of liposuction without surgery.

People spent in excess of $700 million on liposuction surgery last year. Usually, liposuctions costs about $3,000 and many people long for the instantly-slimming results of liposuction, but are afraid to undergo an expensive surgical procedure which includes anesthesia and a period of recovery.

Lately, significant improvements in the realm of body contouring has resulted in new, non-surgical liposuction procedures. Doctors have developed a number of liposuction alternatives, including Lipodissolve, mesotherapy, and Thermage.

Lipodissolve

Lipodissolve involves the injection of mild medicine and enzymes into fatty areas. These chemicals dissolve fats, and are flushed from the system through the patient’s urine. Lipodissolve™ is becoming popular as a non-invasive body contouring technique in the United States because it offers a faster recovery time. Lipodissolve™ is especially effective in toning the face, chin and neck area. It is reputed to be beneficial in the reduction of cellulite.

Thermage

Thermage is probably the most non-invasive body contouring option offered by plastic surgeons. This technique literally melts unwanted fat with the use of a heated laser that causes the patient’s collagen to tighten. Thermage is effective for tightening the skin on the face as well as other areas of the body, and is frequently used as a non-surgical alternative to the popular face lift procedure.

Other Alternatives to Liposuction

Some non-traditional liposuction alternatives, such as seaweed wraps, claim to offer the same benefits without the surgery. But they have not been proven to have long-lasting effects that liposuction have. You can even try to downplay your bulges by using makeup, special clothing and other accessories. If you can't and insist on going for cosmetic surgery, weigh the risks and benefits of any given procedure. Consult your surgeon if you are unsure.