Lipocavitation is an aesthetic procedure, the results of which can be noticed progressively, which serves to eliminate fat located in the belly, thighs, flanks and back, using an ultrasound device that helps to destroy accumulated fat.
This procedure, also known as lipo without surgery, does not hurt and helps to lose volume, giving you a more modeled and defined body, besides helping to improve the appearance of the skin and reduce cellulite.
After each session of lipocavitation, it is recommended to perform a session of lymphatic drainage and aerobic physical exercises to ensure the elimination of fat, avoiding its deposition in other areas of the body. In addition, it is important to have a balanced diet to prevent the accumulation of fat again.
The price of lipocavitation varies according to the location where the procedure will be performed, professional and size of the area to be treated, and can cost between R $ 150 and R $ 800.00 per session.
How it is done
The procedure can be done in an aesthetic clinic or a physiotherapist's office, for example, and takes an average of 40 minutes. The person should lie on the stretcher with underwear, then the professional will apply a gel on the area to be treated.
After placing the gel, the equipment is placed in the region to be treated, and circular movements are performed throughout the procedure. This equipment emits ultrasound waves that penetrate fat cells and stimulate their destruction, directing cellular debris to the blood and lymphatic stream to be eliminated by the body.
This procedure is simple and painless, however during the procedure the person hears a noise that is generated by the equipment.
The number of lipocavitation sessions varies according to the person's goal and the amount of accumulated fat, and 6-10 sessions are usually required. When the region to be treated is very large or is made up of a lot of fat, more sessions can be recommended, which should be performed at least twice a month.
Results
Normally, the results of lipocavitation are seen on the first day of treatment and occur in a progressive manner, with up to 3 sessions being usually necessary for the final result to be perceived.
Lipocavitation eliminates about 3 to 4 cm on the first day of treatment and, on average, 1 cm more in each session. After each session it is necessary to practice physical exercise and lymphatic drainage up to 48 hours after the treatment, in addition to maintaining an adequate diet to prevent the accumulation of fat from occurring again. See what care should be taken to guarantee the results of lipocavitation.
When lipocavitation is indicated
Lipocavitation has several benefits and directly interferes with self-esteem, increasing well-being. Thus, this procedure is indicated for:
- Eliminate fat located in the belly, flanks, breeches, thighs, arms and back, which have not been completely eliminated with diet and exercise; Treat cellulite because it "breaks" the fat cells that form the unwanted "holes". Shaping the body, losing volume and making it more slender and defined.
However, this treatment is not indicated when the person is above the ideal weight, with a BMI above 23 because many sessions would be necessary to achieve any result, thus lipocavitation is indicated to improve the body contour of people who present very close to their ideal weight, having only localized fat.
Contraindications
Lipocavitation is not indicated for obese, uncontrolled hypertensive people, who have heart disease, such as severe cardiac arrhythmia, liver or kidney disease, in addition to phlebitis, epilepsy or severe psychiatric conditions. This procedure is also not recommended for people who have prostheses, metal plates or screws on the body, varicose veins or inflammatory processes in the area to be treated, so it should not be performed on the abdomen of women with IUD, nor during pregnancy. You can perform the procedure during menstruation, however, blood flow should increase.
Risks of lipocavitation
Although it is a safe procedure without risks to health, but the person is at risk of gaining weight again if he does not follow all the necessary guidelines during the treatment period. The most important precautions are to drink water and green tea throughout the day, do lymphatic drainage and practice some type of moderate / high intensity physical activity up to 48 hours after each session.
Lipocavitation poses no health risk when it is performed correctly and when the person respects its contraindications. See what the dangers of lipocavitation are.
