In the new year, plastic surgery patients may have more options to help them zap their fat than the traditional tummy tuck or liposuction. In this article, the first of three that will address new procedures in various stages of development, we discuss alternatives to liposuction that may be less invasive and less costly.
The first process involves literally freezing the patient’s fat from his or her body. A special device freezes fat cells, specifically, and helps to break them down. This procedure is currently in clinical trials, but plastic surgeons agree that it could be extremely useful in the future.
Also, in addition to being frozen, fat can now be melted. A series of injections are shot into the targeted area, and the medication causes the fat tissue to literally dissolve under the skin. This method is also being tested. For more information on these procedures and more, call your plastic surgeon today!
