Lipolysis

Based on the medical name of the method, lipolysis in cosmetology is a process in which, under the influence of external factors (laser, ultrasound, electric current, injections, etc.), there is a splitting of excess fatty deposits.

Principle of action and contraindications

The advantage of this technique is that it allows to act locally, clearly defining the site of impact.

Lipolysis is considered relatively harmless, but there are a number of contraindications:

• chronic diseases of internal organs and skin;
• diabetes;
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• varicosity;
• blood diseases (including reduced coagulability);
• kidney disease;
• inflammatory processes.

Laser lipolysis

Laser lipolysis is sometimes called "non-surgical liposuction." This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, using a thin optical fiber laser probe, which is injected under the skin through microprojectors. Through the end of the probe propagates laser radiation of low intensity, which destroys fat cells.

The released fat is excreted from the body by a natural method, through the bloodstream followed by neutralization in the liver. The advantage of this type of lipolysis is that it allows you to fight fat deposits in areas that are not accessible by normal liposuction (cheeks, chin, knees, forearms, upper abdomen). In addition to the direct destruction of fat cells, there is a point cauterization of the adjacent vessels, so that bruising and bruising can be avoided in the area undergoing surgery. In addition, it is believed that laser lipolysis stimulates the production of collagen, and because of this has a tightening effect, helps to avoid sagging the skin after removing excess fat. The procedure can be performed with a laser with different wavelengths.

For conventional devices, these values ​​range from 1440 to 940 nanometers, but recently the so-called cold laser lipolysis, which uses a laser with a wavelength of 630-680 nanometers, is becoming more common. Depending on the amount of fat, it can take from one to five sessions. And since the natural removal of fat takes time, the result will be noticeable no sooner than 2 weeks after the procedure.

Ultrasound lipolysis

Non-surgical method, which, unlike laser lipolysis, does not even require punctures. In the problem zones, special lining is fixed, through which ultrasonic pulses of different frequency are passed. Due to the alternation of low- and high-frequency pulses, the effect is not only on the surface, but also on the deep layers of fatty deposits. Most often the method is used in conjunction with other procedures for weight correction and anti-cellulite treatment. For the appearance of a visible result, you need at least a month of regular sessions.

Other types of lipolysis

Electrolipolysis - impact on problem areas by electric current, which activates metabolic processes and causes more intensive production of enzymes that promote fat decomposition. Fat becomes less dense and is eliminated from the body naturally. This kind of lipolysis is divided into needle (subcutaneous) and electrode (cutaneous).

Radiowave (radiofrequency) lipolysis is the process of destruction of fat cells by their radiofrequency heating.

Injection lipolysis , consisting in the introduction into the problem areas of the active substance - phosphatidylcholine, which contributes to the destruction of fat cells.