Body Care Facts & Health Tips

The problem with excess fat, other than the obvious health hazards, is in losing it. Fat, like most physical problems simply refuses to go away no matter how hard you try. There are lots of new and innovative ways of losing fat coming to the forefront these days, but most of them are not worth a mention. So how does lipodissolve fare?

If you haven’t heard of it yet, you should know that lipodissolve is a process in which a chemical known as phosphatidylcholine (PPC), is injected in your body, in order to melt away the excess fat. This formulation usually also contains lecithin, derived from Soy beans, which enhances the action of the enzyme lipase, which is responsible for breaking down fat.

In some other formulations homeopathic agents and FDA approved medications may also be used. More often than not, the quality of the formulation used in the process is what determines the results.

And how does lipodissolve actually work? Well, it bursts open the fat cells! Yes, the formulation used in the process causes a reaction known as ‘lysis’ which basically involves the rupturing of the walls of the fat cells. When this happens, the cell matter gets dissolved and is gradually flushed out from within the body. This happens after the fat content of the cells is taken to the liver, further decomposed and then excreted.

So now that you have understood the basic of lipodissolve, here are some other facts about this process which may be of interest:

• Lipodissolve scores over liposuction because it is not a surgical procedure and neither does it require anesthesia. The entire process lasts about 30 minutes and you can resume work once it’s over.
• As you may have guessed by now, lipodissolve actually works best for spot reduction. So, if you have a specific area of the body where fat has accumulated, you can use this treatment instead of doing something which will also affect other parts of your body.
• Usually visible changes start occurring after two sessions, while in some cases even one is enough.
• The number of sessions you will require depends on the amount of fat accumulated. As there is a limit to the amount of chemical formulation injected in your body, doctors will space out the sessions 4-8 weeks apart. It usually takes about 3-4 sessions to achieve desired results.
• You should remember that the success of lipodissolve is not judged by how much weight you have lost, but by the reduction in girth. So, you can lose 6-18 cm in the abdomen, 4-12 cm for thighs, 2.5-7 cm for arms and so on.
• The results of lipodissolve can last as long as seven years if you maintain the right lifestyle with lots of exercise. But since deposit of fat is related to the ageing process, you may want maintenance treatment for even longer lasting results.

So, hopefully this explains the lipodissolve treatment comprehensively and you can now decide whether you want to go for it or not.

Reducing body fat, for looking good and feeling better is what everyone wants. But it’s achieving this objective which is the difficult part. You may have tried a lot of things, often because others were doing the same. But if you have not yet found the right results, maybe you have not yet tried mesotherapy. If you keep reading you will find out more about this wonderful medical procedure and its various benefits too. Maybe then you will decide to give it a try!

Conceived in the year 1952, this is an esthetic medical treatment which can serve as a great alternative to liposuction and plastic surgery, or even the use of invasive chemicals. This treatment aims to remove the cellulite which accumulates just under the skin in and around the mesoderm layer. Hence the name ‘meso’-therapy!

So what are the major benefits of mesotherapy? Here is a list which will amaze you for sure:

• It is a non-invasive process. This is not a surgery or anything remotely as painful as some other fat removal techniques. A mixture of amino acids, vitamins and other medications are simply injected under the skin to start melting down excess fat.
• The process is subtle and you do not feel a thing. As the medication starts working it breaks down cellulite and improves the flow of blood. This allows fat to be carried away and excreted from the body.
• You do not require preparation for this therapy. In fact, the only thing you need to do, is maintain a healthy diet before and after the therapy. The entire procedure usually lasts no more than 30 minutes, which is why it is often called a ‘lunch time treatment’.
• Mesotherapy helps in removing fat from specific areas of the body. Thus getting rid of love handles or double chin, is possible without bothering other parts of the body. This is why mesotherapy is used for sculpting and toning purposes.
• This therapy can also induce weight loss, because once the fat stores starts to be depleted normal bodily functions resume and so, more of the stored fat is utilized for creation of energy.
• Even if you are not bothered about losing weight, as long as you lose those inches, this is the treatment for you. This is because mesotherapy is known to bring down waistlines and cloth sizes.
• As fat under the skin starts disappearing, the skin quality improves because it is not stretched anymore. Also irregularities in the contour of the skin (caused by lumps of fat) also disappear with passing time.
• Unlike some other non-invasive treatments, mesotherapy does not take ages to show its action. You can start losing fat and getting slimmer within 2 weeks. The effects can be enhanced even further if you exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.

And the best part is that the changes brought about by mesotherapy are usually permanent. As long as you take care not to accumulate fat any further, you are fine. So, have the benefits of mesotherapy motivated you enough to give it a try?

Cellulite is a normal skin change that occurs in nearly all post pubescent females.  It also occurs in some men, though this is much rarer. Heredity is the biggest factor in how much cellulite you will develop as you get older.  Contrary to popular belief cellulite really isn’t a result of weight. Though the jury is still out on how effective treatment is for cellulite there are many different ways to try.  These are the common cellulite treatments that are available today.

Surgery

Two types of surgery to remove cellulite are available today.  Both are extremely expensive options that should only be used as a last resort.

The invasive surgery that is used to remove cellulite works by basically sucking underlying fat deposits out of the patient’s body.  This tightens the patient’s skin and helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite.  For surgeries such as this or for the very invasive full body life, you must be in excellent health.

The newer non invasive procedures for removing cellulite are laser surgery treatments.  This is the process of using a laser to penetrate the skin a few inches and destroy cellulite.  It is a popular alternative to traditional surgery and is far less invasive.

Lipomassage

Lipomassage is a system that uses suction to break up fat deposits under the skin in order to destroy cellulite.  It is another popular alternative to traditional surgery. It seems to be pretty effective to many people though probably not permanent.  More than this lipomassage can be extremely painful and more detailed than something like laser treatment surgery.

Cellulite Removal Creams

There is really no evidence to suggest that cellulite removal creams work.  They are extremely popular and a new one seems to come out every few months but these creams really have no scientific reason to work.

Diet and Exercise

A healthy diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals can help some with the development of cellulite.  Water is also beneficial to decreasing the amount of cellulite on the body.  Some cellulite growth is blamed on lack of water in the diet.  This is probably true since not getting enough water in your diet can wreak all sorts of havoc on your skin.  It certainly wouldn’t hurt to drink a few extra glasses of water each day.

There are also some exercises that are said to eliminate cellulite.  These exercises do seem to help in a way.  Exercises mostly work by making cellulite less noticeable.   They tone up the muscles that are underneath your cellulite and therefore decrease the magnitude of cellulite.

Different people have different degrees of cellulite.  It is primarily a female problem and for the most part it is common and natural.  It is far rarer not to have cellulite since 9 out of 10 women are said to have at least some cellulite on their body. Cellulite most often occurs on the back of the thighs or the stomach.  Please investigate all surgical procedures thoroughly.  There are risks and complications to any type of cosmetic surgery, even the non invasive laser surgeries that are gaining popularity.