Dr. Brian Hurley runs Illumination MedSpa in Irmo, South Carolina. Here, he explains Lipo-Ex, a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.
Lipo-Ex is the future of fat reduction. Imagine being able to melt away fat without dieting, strenuous exercise, injections, or surgery in the comfort of a spa.
This procedure is the non-surgical alternative to traditional liposuction and to the newer minimally invasive laser- and ultrasound-assisted procedures such as Smart Lipo, Lipotherme Lipo, and Vaser Lipo. Lipo-Ex uses radio frequency to specifically target fat cells. The treatment increases your body’s core temperature until the fat in fat cells is dissolved, but without damaging other internal organs.
Lipo-Ex is the first technology that eliminates the deep fat found around the internal organs that is associated with conditions such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Because of this, there may be a medical benefit to Lipo-Ex as well as a cosmetic one, which is an important distinction between Lipo-Ex and the more invasive forms of liposuction mentioned earlier.
CT scans, body circumference, and weight measurements have confirmed that Lipo-Ex results in the loss of 2 to 3 inches in waist circumference and 10 pounds of weight in just six weeks for most patients. The procedure disrupts fat cell membranes, thus causing the fatty content to leak into the interstitial tissue. The fat is then absorbed by the lymphatic system and eventually eliminated naturally via the urine and feces. The natural elimination is one other feature distinguishing Lipo-Ex from the other techniques.
Eliminating the fat, since it is not vacuumed or sucked out, requires the patients’ participation which is a small price for fast results. The patient has to do some mild form of exercise, such as walking for half an hour three times a week to keep the lymphatic and circulatory system moving; drink a lot of water (about 32 ounces a day), and use a bowel prep (colon-cleansing process involving an enema) to facilitate the natural loss of fat.
Invasive techniques remove or kill fat cells, making it difficult to gain back fat in the treated areas. However, if you “fall off the wagon” with healthy lifestyle habits, you will gain back weight in other areas. This often leads to a disproportionate and funny-looking figure. Since the point of Lipo-Ex is to reduce fat cell volume and not remove or kill the fat cells, weight gain will occur proportionately if it does occur.
The Lipo-Ex technology also reduces the appearance of cellulite and tightens loose, sagging skin, including facial skin. The procedure can be performed on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, arms, back, face including under-eye fat pads and the neck.
A Lipo-Ex treatment session lasts about an hour. It feels like a hot stone massage and is so relaxing that many clients fall asleep during the treatment. Opposed to the various forms of liposuction, there is no significant swelling or disfigurement, which means here is no downtime. Plus, the procedure can be done year-round.
For more information, including a diagram of how Lipo-Ex melts the fat inside the fat cell and causes it to leak out, please visit the Lipo-Ex page on my website.
The information in the article is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.
