Before delving into how this procedure is carried out, it is important to take a look at the technology behind ultracavitation. Also known as ultrasonic cavitation, ultracavitation is a relatively new treatment that is typically scheduled after liposuction. That being said, ultracavitation after childbirth is popular as well. Some patients have this carried out as a standalone treatment simply because they want to sculpt a firm and toned body.
Many years ago, researchers began to realize that they could damage fat cells with ultrasonic waves while leaving the rest of the soft tissue completely intact. When a machine produces ultrasonic waves set at a certain frequency, the fat cells will quickly become damaged.
As soon as the fat cells have been weakened, the body is going to respond by metabolizing them. Following this procedure, the damaged fat cells are naturally expelled by the body.
Ultracavitation also stimulates the outer layers of your soft tissue, and that can be very beneficial if you are struggling with loose skin. After losing a significant amount of weight or having liposuction carried out, you might struggle with loose skin throughout your body. With this procedure, we can stimulate the production of vital proteins that are going to tighten loose skin. This two-step approach allows us to create amazing results, and you won’t have to worry about a lengthy recovery or any lingering side effects.
Well before you have liposuction carried out, you should think about scheduling follow-up ultracavitation appointments. Ultrasonic cavitation after liposuction has become quite popular in recent years, and most patients only need to schedule a handful of treatments. Even though every single case is slightly different, this procedure typically follows the same few steps.
When you first arrive at our office, one of our team members will take you to a private room where you can relax in a comfortable chair. We can then have a team member guide the ultracavitation device directly over the treatment site for a short period of time. That device is nothing more than a small machine that is attached to a handheld wand that is placed right over the skin. Some patients claim that they feel a warm or tingling sensation while others feel hardly anything at all.
If you are going to schedule ultracavitation after liposuction, then we might suggest as many as 10 or 12 appointments. In addition to speeding up your recovery, this treatment is also going to tighten loose skin and create a more toned appearance. To treat localized body fat, some patients only require five or six treatments. Those appointments are typically scheduled at least a few weeks apart so that the body has enough time to expel the damaged fat cells.