| For those who are considering having liposuction | | | | this is done, you are treated to an ultrasonic massage, |
| surgery done, it's good to know there are alternatives. | | | | which must be repeated 4 times within a week's time. |
| Non surgical tummy tuck procedures are now available | | | | This procedure dissolves fat over time. Typically, |
| for those who want to avoid the swelling, bruising and | | | | patients will have to undergo treatment for weeks in |
| possible side effects of having liposuction surgery. A | | | | order to get the desired effect. |
| non surgical tummy tuck can also be used after | | | | Titan/Tri-active Lasers |
| liposuction surgery, in order to get rid of any stubborn | | | | These lasers heat up collagen fibres, shortening them, |
| fat left behind. This would save the patient from having | | | | which helps to tighten up the skin as well. This |
| to undergo liposuction surgery a second time. | | | | treatment is probably the most popular of them all. No |
| There are three non surgical tummy tuck procedures | | | | injections or anaesthetic is required. |
| available. Below you will find a quick glimpse at the | | | | In some cases, one or more of these techniques will |
| different procedures. | | | | be used in conjunction with one another. In order to |
| Injection Lipolysis | | | | better understand, and find out which procedure is best |
| As the name implies, the injection lipolysis procedure is | | | | for you, consulting your doctor should be your first |
| done by injection. By injecting a chemical solution of | | | | order of business. |
| lecithin into the fatty deposits, surgeons can actually | | | | Often non surgical tummy tucks and liposuction |
| melt the fat away. This procedure usually requires the | | | | surgery can be avoided all together by employing a |
| patient have 2-3 injections in order to get all of the fat | | | | healthy life style and a balanced diet plan. However, in |
| removed. This non surgical procedure can be used on | | | | some cases, non surgical or surgical tummy tucks are |
| the arms, legs, jowls, abdomen, neck, sides and thighs. | | | | unavoidable. |
| However, this procedure is still in the testing stages, | | | | If you're considering having a non surgical tummy tuck, |
| and hasn't been approved by the FDA. From the | | | | you should consult your family doctor first. He or she |
| testing that has taken place recently, this procedure | | | | will be able to refer you to a qualified surgeon who |
| does show promise and seems to be very effective. | | | | deals with these procedures. Ask lots of questions, |
| Ultrasonic Lipolysis | | | | and make sure you understand all of the risks involved |
| Ultrasonic lipolysis is done by injecting sterile water | | | | before undergoing the procedure. |
| coupled with anaesthetic into the problem area. Once | | | | |