Ultrasound has been used for some years for fat melting. The technology has evolved significantly in the last year or so, with the development of cavitation.
When ultrasound is applied to liquids, compression and decompression waves are created. In the decompression phase, the negative pressure generated produces bubbles within the liquid. These expand and enlarge until the compression phase begins. This compresses the bubbles until they implode. Heat is generated in the implosion process and the fat cell membranes rupture. The fat gets released and is taken into the lymphatic system for metabolism.
This amounts to the targeted destruction of fat cells (ie body contouring) without the need for surgery. This is ideal for small pockets of fat, where long-lasting results are desired without undergoing liposuction. The trade-off is a few treatments, but the lack of downtime makes this feasible.
I was just talking about this to one of the reps last week. When I got back from SNEC this afternoon, I found a box in our pantry... It's arrived!!! Talk about fast! Hopefully the training will be as swift. I believe I have the first unit of this device in Singapore. There's plenty of excess fat amongst us to test this out. It's pretty exciting stuff!
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