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Lipotherapy is a method of localized fat spot-reduction, targeting deeper pockets of fat with injectable medications. Lipotherapy is used to reduce fat deposits such as underarm fat, love handles, saddle bags, and other deep fat pockets that are difficult to reduce using traditional weight-loss methods or training. Lipotherapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative to liposuction. Patients who have rough, loose skin, cellulite and generalized bumpiness, benefit most from mesotherapy injections.
Lipotherapy History
Patricia Rittes, M.D. (Brazil) is the pioneer of lipotherapy injections and the major influence in lipotherapy treatments worldwide. Although a newer treatment in North America, lipotherapy has been used for over 10 years in Brazil and Europe. Dr. Rittes has performed nearly 25,000 lipotherapy treatments since 1995.
How Lipotherapy Works
In lipotherapy treatments, Lipodissolve™, an directly into bothersome areas where fat has accumulated in pockets. Lipotherapy injections contain phosphatidyl choline (PPC), which is derived from soy lecithin. PPC is also found naturally as part of the sheath around nerve the brain. This fat-dissolving medication causes the fat to become swollen and inflamed. The body breaks down the fat and carries it away in the lymph channels to be processed and metabolized naturally. In most cases, several treatments at 2-4 week intervals are required to achieve optimal results.
Doctor Frame's Lipotherapy Training & Experience
Doctor Frame trained with Doctor Rittes, a Brazillian dermatologist who pioneered lipodissolve injections for fat reduction. Doctor Frame also has extensive training in Mesotherapy.
Indications
Lipotherapy treatments reduce fat in typical problem areas, including:
- love handles
- saddle bags
- underarm fat / tricep fat
- inner knees
- back fat or bra lines
- other areas may be targeted
Good lipotherapy candidates have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 27. You can calculate your BMI using a BMI Calculator provided by the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Patients aged 18 to 75 who are in good overall health, and who aspire to continued maintenance of a healthy lifestyle are the best candidates for lipotherapy.
Lipotherapy Advantages
- Quick, office procedure
- No general anaesthetic
- Little down time
- Side effects are manageable
- No scars
- Individual pockets of fat can be targeted
- Cheaper than liposuction
- Doesn't leave uneven gaps
- Can be used on areas remaining after liposuction
Lipotherapy Efficacy and Safety
Lipotherapy injections are extremely safe as long as hygiene and sterility are maintained and if treatments are performed by a well trained medical practitioner. Risks are short term and mild but can include bruising, tenderness, lumping of fat, infection and pain. An experienced physician will minimize these side effects and help manage them appropriately. If a a component of Lippodisolve is contraindicated, effective substitutes are available. Restrictions to lipotherapy treatments sometimes apply, depending on the condition being treated and area being targeted. As each patient is unique, an assessment will help determine the best treatment strategy for each patient.
