What is Ultrasound Cavitation?
The Ultrasound Cavitation procedure uses ultrasound and radio waves to break down fat cells and cellulite without affecting nearby organs and cells. The disrupted fat cells will then process through the digestive system naturally. Unlike surgical fat loss treatments, with Ultrasound Cavitation there’s no pain, scarring, bleeding, and no risk of infection or downtime needed for recovery.
How Does it Work?
During the procedure, a technician will apply a hand tool that transmits low-level ultrasonic waves to your skin. The compression-expansion impulses create micro-bubbles that enlarge, collide, and implode, producing shock waves that “leak” the content of fat cells in a process called cavitation. The waste material is then processed through the liver and released from the body through sweat and digestive elimination.
How much can be covered in one appointment?
A one-hour treatment can cover a medium-sized area of your body, such as the belly, inner or outer thighs, buttocks, or your back. Smaller areas such as the chin or upper arm can be treated together. Multiple treatments on the same area are recommended for maximum effectiveness. Extra belly fat, for example, may need 3-6 treatments, while larger areas will need more.
Are Results Immediate?
Some results will be visible immediately, but the entire process can take several days to complete (peak results are usually seen within 72 hours of treatment). Results will depend on the condition of the eliminated fat, including how long it has existed and how dense it is. Typically you can expect 1 to 2 inches of fat loss after the first treatment and up to 2 inches of loss after each subsequent treatment.
Ultrasound Cavitation VS Coolsculpting:
How Does CoolSculpting Remove Fat?
CoolSculpting removes fat by “freezing” fat cells, which effectively makes them collapse thus killing them. After these fat cells die, your body’s other cell systems kick in to remove the dead fat cells. CoolSculpting is FDA-approved to work on only certain areas of the body: chin/jawline areas, thighs, abdomen, flanks, bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks, and upper arms.
How Does Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation Remove Fat?
Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation uses ultrasonic (high-frequency sound waves) to essentially liquefy fat cells. Your body’s lymphatic system then kicks into gear to remove these melted, dead fat cells. The handpiece used also plays a role in shaping your target areas, “chiseling” and breaking down tissue to give you a slimmer appearance.
How long does it take?
The treatments are 30 minutes to 1 hour sessions. You may see results after one session but it is highly recommended to receive 6-12 sessions to achieve the desired result. Sessions must be spaced out at least 72 hours apart.
Results of this treatment are permanent, as long as you maintain a healthy diet and exercise. If you have a sedentary lifestyle, fat deposits may return to areas that have been treated.
A safe and pain-free way of removing excess fat, Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation is highly effective in reducing fat in stubborn areas such as:
- Hips
- Thighs
- Stomach
- Lovehandles
- Buttocks
Benefits of Ultrasonic Fat Cavitation:
- It helps get rid of stubborn fat
- Helps to reshape and contour the body
- Immediate results after first treatment
Pre-care Instructions:
- Avoid Aspirin/ibuprofen or any vitamins that my thin the blood 72hr before treatment
- Detox 24hr prior to treatment (for lasting results, detox twice a week)
- Avoid eating 2 hrs. prior and 2 hrs. after treatment (4 Hours of no eating)
- Must eat after 4 hrs. or body will go into starvation mode and reject treatment.
- Drink plenty of water to facilitate the lymphatic system (2-3 bottles before & after treatment. Growing water intake up to a gallon per day.)
- Limit Carbonated drinks, coffees, and any teas that are not for the purpose of detoxing
- Refrain from all breads, rice, pastas, sodas, cookies, candies and any other unhealthy foods during the duration of receiving treatments.
Post-Care Instructions:
- Drink at least 1 liter of water immediately following the appointment and throughout the week. This flushes out the toxins.
- Do a minimum of 20 minutes of elevated heart rate cardio exercise. This is best to be done immediately after the treatment, and for three days following. This is to ensure the stored energy released by the cavitation process is burnt off. If cardio is not your style, infrared sauna sessions may assist, as it has a similar effect on the body.
- Overall maintaining a low calorie, low carbohydrate, low fat, and low sugar diet for 24 hours pre-treatment and three days post-treatment will help achieve the best results. This is to ensure your body utilizes triglycerides (a type of body fat) released by the cavitation process. We also encourage clients to stick to this diet as much as they can. Many find this to be a great starting point for maintaining a healthier lifestyle in the future.
- Additional steps can be taken to achieve optimum results such as topically stimulating the treatment area following your session or using a body brush in the shower to promote movement around the area.
- Using moisturizer daily, and liberally massaging moisturizer on the treatment area is also beneficial. Do this daily to prevent fat and toxins from becoming stagnant and difficult to eliminate.
Risks & Side Effects:
Ultrasonic cavitation is considered a low-risk treatment for most people. Common side effects include:
- Redness
- Bruising
- Headache
- In some cases, the skin won’t absorb the fat evenly after it breaks down. Lumps, bumps, and valleys on your skin can appear after ultrasonic cavitation treatment.
These skin irregularities may be resolved by follow up treatments.
Contraindications:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Cancer (all forms)
- Undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy
- Immunodeficiency
- Lupus
- High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
- Diabetes (uncontrolled)
- Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)
- Heart problems or diseases
- Kidney damage, diseases or problems
- Liver damage, diseases or problems
- Haemorrhagic disease, trauma or bleeding
- Numb or insensitive to heat
- Active implanted device such as pacemaker or defibrillator