What is UltraShape
UltraShape® is the first and only FDA-cleared, non-invasive body-shaping procedure to use focused, pulsed ultrasound energy to selectively destroy fat cells. Unlike liposuction, UltraShape is nonsurgical, which means no incisions, no anesthetics, and no recovery time. Unlike other fat-reduction procedures that use heat or freeze fat, UltraShape is virtually painless and leaves no unwanted signs of treatment. That means you can have your appointment and then head straight to your yoga class or work or whatever the rest of your day has in store for you!
How It Works
The body has two types of fat cells– visceral and subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is easily removed with diet and exercise, but subcutaneous fat, which sits right underneath the skin’s surface, is harder to remove. UltraShape targets stubborn subcutaneous fat and permanently removes this type of fat from the body.
UltraShape works by producing rapid fluctuations in pressure forming bubbles in liquids, and these break down the fat cells’ walls, destroying the fat cell. The machine’s frequency is carefully calibrated to only affect fat cells, leaving the surrounding tissues, nerves, blood vessels, veins, arteries, and muscles completely unharmed.
SDS Body Contouring can help you determine the exact treatment area. A specially designed belt will be wrapped around your abdomen, and a soothing gel will be applied to your skin. The Ultrashape transducer will be guided over the treatment area, gently delivering virtually painless ultrasound pulses. Treatments take an hour or less.
After the treatment is complete, the fat is released from the ruptured fat cells, and they are cleared out by the body’s natural elimination mechanisms. Patients are instructed to resume normal activities, drink plenty of water to flush out the fat and avoid alcohol, which can slow down the elimination of the fat. A healthy diet and exercise are especially important after this process to avoid reabsorbing the fat that was released.
Safety and Effectiveness
UltraShape Power demonstrated a positive safety profile, with no adverse events, according to the Food and Drug Administration’s report on Syneron’s UltraShape Power System. Clinical studies have shown that it can reduce fat deposits by about 32% compared to 20-25% with CoolSculpting. This is the optimal procedure for people who maintain a healthy lifestyle, including diet and regular exercise, but may have stubborn fat or problem areas resulting from genetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
UltraShape is an FDA-approved fat reduction treatment. Its focused ultrasound energy results in fat cell destruction with no adverse effects on surrounding tissue. This non-invasive body contouring treatment has undergone extensive clinical trials and has yielded amazing results for people around the world. In short, it’s very safe.
During treatment sessions, patients report minimal discomfort. The treatment is not painful.
UltraShape Power is FDA-cleared to treat many of the most common trouble spots for men and women alike, including the abdomen, flanks, and thighs.
UltraShape is not meant to be a weight loss procedure. Patients should be within a reasonable range of their ideal weight. The ideal UltraShape candidate has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less and can pinch an inch or so of fat around the middle. Patients should be committed to a diet and exercise plan and have realistic expectations for their results. UltraShape is not a weight loss procedure. Patients with stubborn fat in the abdomen/stomach area, thighs, and love handles may benefit from UltraShape.
Some patients report seeing improvements in abdominal circumference as early as 2 weeks after the first procedure. However, the full benefits will become more visible after the full treatment plan. Typically, 3 sessions are required, applied two weeks apart.
The fat cells that are destroyed during the procedure will not grow back. The fat cells that remain can continue to grow. It’s important to maintain a proper diet and exercise routine to preserve the results.
UltraShape does not require any downtime. After your session, you may resume your usual daily activities. There is no swelling, bruising, marks on your skin or any visible signs of treatment.