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Liposuction alternatives
Zeltiq is an alternative to liposuction that works by cooling fat to a temperature that triggers fat cell death, a technique called cryolipolysis. The way Zeltiq works is by applying the treatment tip to the area to be treated. The device holds onto the fat by suction and cools it over the course of an [...]
The field of non-invasive body contouring is about to boom! Several new devices are in varous stages of development that show promise for reducing unwanted fat. One device, called Zeltiq, uses a technique called cryolipolysis that chills fat to the point where the cells die. Results, so far, are promising. One study found that Zeltiq [...]
Thermage can be used as an alternative to liposuction or in addition to it to enhance the results. A recent study of 12 patients helps shed light on how much improvement can be expected from treatment of the abdomen using Thermage alone. This most recent study found that the most dramatic reduction in waist circumference [...]
One of our goals at our dermatology and liposuction center in Los Angeles is to provide fat reduction and body contouring with as little risk and downtime as possible. The main technique we have used to accomplish this is liposuction using local anesthesia only. This is a minimally invasive technique that offers a fast recovery. [...]