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 Lipolysis is the hydrolysis of lipids. Metabolically,
it is the breakdown of triglycerides into free fatty acids within cells. A few
years ago this term was used mainly in terms of biochemical reactions, but now it's
increasingly used to refer to body sculpting procedures. Just like sculpting a
figure, body sculpting is the new term used to describe cosmetic surgery that
is intended to change a person's body contours to achieve a perceived perfect
physique.
It is most natural for fat to deposit in specific
areas of our body and can impact an otherwise perfect physique. These
localized
fat deposits often are hereditary, such as in the neck, chin, arms,
abdomen,
breasts, flanks, knees, thighs and buttocks.
Regular massage can be regarded as the very first
kind
of lipolysis. Indeed, paying attention to the problematic spot fat
deposits and
applying wisely chosen technique of manual stimulation can increase
blood flow
to the area, stimulate lymph drainage, improve metabolism and activate
local
lipolytic process. However, this sort of «manual labor»
is not only ineffective, but cannot prevent re-accumulation of fat in
the same
subcutaneous areas.
Vacuum lipolysis is considered as one of the safest
body shaping and contouring surgeries that helps in removing unwanted
fat from
specific areas. During the procedure, negative pressure is applied to
the
affected area of the body which results in the increased local blood
flow,
improved redox reactions, and activated lymph flow. All of the above
processes
contribute to greater use of local fat deposits in this area of the
body. The
advantage of the vacuum lipolysis is its higher availability compared to
other
lipolysis methods. However, vacuum lipolysis can lead to extensive
bruising, as
the application of negative pressure may lead to rupture of a blood
vessel.
Other, more effective and less traumatic methods of
lipolysis use electrical current, ultrasound or laser. Electric current
has the
ability to change the polarity of the fat cells, resulting in their
liquefaction. Liquefied fat is then discharged into the intercellular
fluid,
which is removed along with other products of cell disintegration into
the
lymph.
Lipolysis is performed by releasing free fatty
acids
into the bloodstream for them to circulate in the body. Small injections
of phosphatidylcholine
(PPC) are administered locally, directly into the subcutaneous tissue.
Multiple
injections will be needed to cover an area. In that region, the local
fat
deposits are destroyed and the fat stored in the cell is released, which
results in a reduction of body circumference in that area. It is said
that
women respond better to the treatment than men due to the difference in
structure of the fat cells and connective tissue.
Phosphatidylcholine is a natural product in our
body
that helps emulsify fat and cholesterol. It has been used for its
cholesterol
lowering properties for a long time and it is said to protect the liver.
Experts say that lipolysis is good for soft fat, while fibrous fat may
be more
difficult to treat, as the fat cells only weaken instead of bursting.
Laser lipolysis is less invasive than traditional
lipolysis,
because there is less bleeding and anesthetic drugs used. In fact, in
doing the
procedure under tumescent technique, we have eliminated a lot of risks
normally
associated with general anesthesia.
Lipolysis is considered to be mild when compared to
other cosmetic procedures available; although, patients do experience
soreness,
mild swelling, bruising on the specific areas which lasts for a week or
so.
Some people have noticed small painless lumps in the area. There have
been
reported some uncommon side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, fever,
diarrhea,
and rarely infection and prolonged bruising. Doctors reveal that
patients with
cardiovascular diseases, malignant disorders, kidney diseases and blood
disorders are advised not to undergo this treatment.
Whatever the treatment you undergo, a follow up
routine of exercise and a healthy diet is essential to maintain the
weight that
has been reduced as fat cells can grow fast if a conscious effort is not
made
to keep them off.
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