Many people are opting to have minimally-invasive or nonsurgical body contouring in NYCÂ to achieve the figure they always wanted. Non-surgical fat reduction/body contouring uses specialized equipment to remove fat by creating “a controlled injury” to small volumes of fat. These procedures are considered a quick, pain-free way to eliminate unwanted fat, requiring no anesthesia and resulting in neither scars nor discomfort. But one question that most prospective patients ask their surgeon is: does non-surgical fat reduction procedures actually work?
Many people opt to have liposuction treatment when diet and exercise fail to get rid of unwanted fat in various areas of the body. Today, plastic surgeons use non-surgical fat removal techniques as an alternative to “regular” liposuction. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPS), up to 169,695 non-surgical fat reduction procedures were performed in 2016, with a 5.6 percent increase during 2015-2016. The treatments are popular among both men and women.
Non-Surgical Fat Removal Method
Unlike traditional liposuction, there are non-surgical fat reduction procedures that are limited to small, stubborn areas that resist strenuous exercise and diets. In some cases, these procedures would require multiple treatments in order to be fully effective.
Benefits of Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Procedure
- No incision required
- Effective in reducing stubborn areas of fat
- Outpatient treatment with little to no downtime and minimal discomfort
- Minimal bruising, swelling and pain
- Minimal risks of post-procedure complications such as infection
- Short recovery time
- Quick return to normal activities
However, not all people are good candidates. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery points out these limitations of non-surgical procedure:
- Only reduces fat and have less body contouring ability than liposuction
- Only a certain amount of fat can be removed
- Multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve desired goals
- May not work for patients who need to remove considerable amounts of fat
Therefore, it may be concluded that non-surgical fat removal will work only for the right patient – one with unwanted but less fat to remove. It may also be a good option when surgery is not possible. It does not compare with traditional liposuction which can remove larger amounts of excess fat and produce more dramatic results.