Lipo Without Surgery: Too Good to Be True?
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But don't be fooled - it doesn't work, and the FDA recently issued warning letters to spas and surgeons who used the procedure, saying it did not endorse the solution for fat removal. Endermologie gets a lot of press for melting fat - basically, the procedure involves pressing special rollers across trouble spots, like thighs, to stimulate collagen production and dissolve fat cells. But it costs about $1,600 for treatments, which can vary in results and frequency - many patients need up to 20 treatments to reach optimal results. What does seem to work, however, is laser or ultrasonic liposuction. Basically, the patient is under sedation instead of general anesthesia, and an incision is made in the location of the undesired fat. From there, the surgeon directs laser or ultrasonic energy at fat cells to dissolve them. Small areas, like parts of the face and neck, don't even need the fat suctioned out from there in many cases. There are fewer post-surgery complications and patients can return to their normal activities faster than regular liposuction.
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