The New Liposuction Technique Means No Surgery or Suction

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 16, 2010

The team at Epione Medical Corporation in Beverly Hills, headed by Dr. Simon Ourian, has been investigating the latest non-invasive procedures for fat reduction . The latest technology LipoFreeze is a procedure that uses a gentle yet effective method of selective cooling. Those who have tried diet and exercise to rid themselves of unattractive fat pads and bulges that persist in spite of their best efforts will find LipoFreeze a wonderful alternative.

So how is this technique different from any other slimming procedure? LipoFreeze uses an innovative technology to target specific areas of fat cells without causing damage to the skin or surrounding areas. What makes the LipoFreeze Procedure different is that it uses an advanced tissue cooling technology to selectively target and eliminate fat cells without harming the skin. In just a few months, the LipoFreeze Procedure is reported to gradually reduce unwanted abdominal fat, love handles (flanks), and back fat without invasive surgery or scarring. Patients can have the procedure done in one day, without any interruption to their regular schedule. According to various studies, LipoFreeze Procedure can reduce the thickness of the fat layer by up to 22.4% within two to four months after a single procedure.

Cryolipolysis is the science behind the fat freezing procedure. It was developed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, USA by world-renowned dermatologists. Massachusetts General Hospital is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. The research done by these dermatologists showed that fat cells are naturally more vulnerable to the effects of cold, and that fat cells can be safely eliminated without harming the skin or the sorrounding tissues. Out of this discovery the non-invasive LipoFreeze Procedure was born.

Cryolipolysis is a breakthrough in the science of fat reduction, according to Dr. Ourian. He explained that, compared to existing devices which utilize other mechanical techniques such as heat or sound waves, using advanced cooling to eliminate fat cells is advantageous. The cooling technology of LipoFreeze forces fat cells to begin a natural fat cell process of removal. As a result, the fat layer becomes thinner over time.

?The LipoFreeze procedure is different because it uses a cooling technology to safely target and eliminate fat cells without harming the skin. In just a few months following the LipoFreeze Procedure, it?s reported that there is a gradual reduction in the thickness of the fat layer resulting in cosmetic improvement of fat bulges,? said Dr. Ourian. ?This is undoubtedly good news for anyone who is seeking spot reduction for specific areas of fat but is not considering a surgically invasive procedure.

It is important to understand that the LipoFreeze procedure is not intended for weight reduction. Dr. Ourian also noted that it is not intended to replace other invasive procedures, like traditional liposuction, liposculpture or lipo. for those who want a more drastic result in fat reduction.

The literature notes that no pain medication is required for the LipoFreeze procedure, and it is considered comfortable for most patients. Patients can keep themselves occupied with other activities while undergoing the procedure, such as reading, working on a laptop, listening to music, or just relaxing. Reportedly, there is next to no recovery time for LipoFreeze; patients can be up and around without any interruptions right after it is done.

Dr. Ourian's Epione Medical Corporation, located in Beverly Hills Golden Triangle, is among the most comprehensive and state-of-the-art laser and aesthetic surgery centers. Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer for laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane?, BOTOX?, Juv?derm?, Radiesse? and Hydrelle?. These treatments are used for correction or reversal of a variety of conditions such as acne, acne scars, acne scar removal, skin discoloration, lip enhancement, wrinkles, stretch marks, varicose veins, cellulite, and tens of others. Laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal are offered too. Epione also carries Dr. Ourian?s Signature Series skin care products. For further information please contact 888-951-3377 or visit: http://www.epione.com.

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Cool Sculpting Removes Fat Without Surgery; SkinSmart Dermatology One of 50 Nationally To Feature New Technology

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) July 10, 2010

Fat cells can be combated with cold, and a new technology being offered for the first time locally takes advantage of that fact to trim love handles and belly fat ? without surgery.

SkinSmart Dermatology of Sarasota has been involved in early clinical treatments for the Zeltiq Cryolipolysis device for fat layer reduction and is introducing it in Southwest Florida. The company is one of only nine in Florida to offer the treatment. The Zeltiq Procedure gently cools unwanted fat cells at specific areas of the body, causing them to shrink and gradually be eliminated from the body.

The procedure for non-invasive fat layer reduction is available on a limited basis in Canada, the European Union and other international markets. The Zeltiq device is also cleared by the FDA for various applications related to skin cooling during dermatologic treatments, with a pending application for non-invasive fat layer reduction.

"It's the most exciting technology we've seen in decades, and the first technology that effectively reduces fat without surgery," says the Medical Director of SkinSmart, Elizabeth F. Callahan, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. She reports she has found the device to be extremely effective on areas such as fat bulges and pads that do not respond to diet and exercise.

?It?s especially effective on resistant localized areas such as back fat, love-handles and isolated belly fat,? she says.

The Zeltiq technique is based on science developed by a Harvard University dermatologist and researcher which demonstrated that fat cells are more susceptible to cold than other cells and can be selectively, painlessly and permanently destroyed. Starting several weeks after the procedure, cooled fat cells begin a process called ?apoptosis? and begin to shrink and disappear. The body absorbs the damaged fat cells and removes them as is normal through the liver.

?The procedure is non-invasive, absolutely painless, and offers noticeable results,? says Dr. Callahan. ?Early patients who tried it were highly satisfied.?

The Zeltiq procedure involves no needles, surgery or downtime. A non-invasive applicator targets the area of fat to be treated with precisely controlled cooling. Treatment cycles last one hour and, depending on the area treated, patients typically require two to four treatment sessions.

Afterwards, the cooled fat gradually shrinks and is eliminated from the body over a period of two to six months in most patients. Clinical studies have shown that the Zeltiq Procedure can reduce 1 to 2 cm of the selected fat layer thickness by up to 22.4% within two to four months post-procedure after a single treatment.

SkinSmart Dermatology offers the Zeltiq Procedure as part of its menu of treatments. Dr. Callahan notes that the Zeltiq Procedure fills a need between cosmetic and surgical treatments.

?It?s helpful for difficult areas like love handles and areas of the stomach where exercise and nutrition are just not enough. It?s not intended for weight reduction, nor will it replace certain other procedures, such as traditional liposuction for more pronounced results.

?But the Zeltiq Procedure targets the fat layer while being non-invasive and so comfortable that patients just read or work on their laptops during treatment, then return to their normal activities the same day,? she adds.

Dr. Callahan is a board certified cosmetic dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in private practice in Sarasota. She served her post-graduate residency in dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, and a post-graduate fellowship in Dermatologic Surgery / Cosmetics and MOHS Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. As Medical Director of SkinSmart Dermatology, she maintains a practice staffed by other skin professionals who provide a range of skin healthcare services.

For more information on SkinSmart, please visit http://www.skinsmartdermatology.com or call 941.308.7546.

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