Ultrasonic Cavitation Therapy

A Revolution in Cellulite Treatment

A new lipo treatment that has generated a lot of hype is the lipocontour ultrasonic cavitation process. This process utilizes sound waves to essentially burst the fat cells underneath the skin’s surface. Humans can hear from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, and anything above 20,000 Hz is considered ultrasonic, as it is outside our ability to hear. The ultrasonic technology vibrates at frequencies of 1MHz to 5MHz, which is 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 Hz. This vibration generates an enormous amount of pressure on the fat cells. In most cases, fat cell membranes will break, and the liquid on the inside of the cell will enter the body’s interstitial fluid and be dissolved by the body’s natural metabolic processes. The fluid from the fat cells enters the interstitial fluid, which just means that it is in an area of the body outside of the tissues. Cells that get old and die every day in the body, and we have enzymes that break down these dead cells into glycerol and fatty acids. The fatty acids are then transported and processed by the liver and the glycerol enters the circulatory system to be used as energy. 

In the cavitation process, specifically, a wand is used to target specific areas. This appeals to many clients who have problem areas that cannot be fixed by traditional means. This treatment is also nonsurgical so it is more cost effective and not as traumatic to your body as liposuction. Cavitation causes tiny implosions of the fat cells, and the cellular remnants are metabolized by the body. Some individuals see results just after one 2 hour treatment, but professionals usually recommend 2-5 treatments. Most individuals see a more toned, firmer area where treatment was applied, with a decreased appearance of cellulite. This treatment is not marketed as a weight loss tool, but rather a service to tone more stubborn areas of fat. A healthy diet and regular exercise are still the best cure for prolonged weight loss. 

To learn more, view this video, a clip from Dr. Oz interviewing a plastic surgeon about this procedure

This video is for informational purposes only, Elaine Sterling does not endorse the specific treatment center mentioned in the video.