Belly Bulge Begone: Next-Generation Fat Reduction Treatments
Washington, DC, April 13, 2007 - When dieting and exercise boot camps fail to master belly bulge, love handles and saddle bags, next-generation fat-reduction treatments kick in. Rumored to be Hollywood's newest cosmetic secret, these non-surgical fat-reduction procedures create a smoother, sleeker silhouette with no effort and no downtime. Available in the Washington, DC area at Reveal MedSpa™ under the name LipoShape™, this "lunchtime lipo" targets deposits of stubborn localized fat in the abdomen, upper arms, back, thighs, buttocks, face, chin, jowls and neck.
Nicknamed "lunchtime lipo" because it boasts a treatment time of less than one hour and does not require anesthesia, LipoShape™ allows patients to return immediately to their daily activities with only temporary soreness, swelling and bruising in the treated area. The procedure works just as well on men as it does women; in fact, many men use LipoShape™ to achieve the sculpted abs that elude them even after thousands of crunches. In addition to abs and love handles, women are seeking assistance with upper arms, saddle bags and buttocks.
Treatment involves a series of injections, approximately 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch apart, into the unwanted areas of fat. The micro-injections contain a natural soy-derived substance called phosphatidycholine (PPC) that mixes with the lipids on the fat cell membrane, providing a detergent-like action on the oily membrane and internally-stored fat. This causes fat cells to fully burst, releasing their content. Once the fat has been "melted," it is naturally eliminated by the body through the liver.
LipoShape™ will dissolve fat cells permanently in the area of treatment and treated areas will resist new fat deposits. Best results are achieved with a series of customized treatments spaced six to eight weeks apart; many patients find success after undergoing a three-treatment series at an average cost of less than $2000.
"Because of the way we're genetically designed to distribute fat over our bodies, spot reduction through exercise or dieting is virtually impossible," says Shannon Ginnan, MD, medical director of Reveal MedSpa™. "LipoShape™ results in a loss of inches in the exact areas where you need it most, and you can return to work or home within an hour without anyone knowing."
PPC has been used medically since 1959 to dissolve fat from the liver and vascular system; it has been used in more than 50,000 cosmetic treatments since 1996 with no known reported adverse effects when performed by trained medical professionals.
Reveal MedSpa™ is the Washington metro area's leading and most trusted provider of customized medical aesthetics services, including Alase™ and Alase™ Pain-Free Hair Removal. With over 200,000 procedures performed, the region's most experienced medical staff, and proven treatment protocols, products and technology, Reveal MedSpa™ offers clients the safest, highest quality light- and laser-based hair removal and physician-grade skin care services in the market today. Reveal MedSpa's growing network of seven locations provides clients with the convenience to make Reveal™ treatments a part of any lifestyle. Reveal locations can be found in: North Bethesda, MD (White Flint Mall); Gaithersburg, MD; Downtown Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Springfield, VA; and Tyson's Corner, VA. For more information please visit www.reveal.com or call 866.Reveal.Me.
