Most of us have stubborn pockets of fat that we’d like to get rid of — but not many of us like the idea of going under the knife.
Thanks to recent technological advances, there are many non-surgical slimming treatments that can help you lose weight and achieve your desired physique. However, with so many treatments available, it may be difficult to know which one is right for you. In this article, we break down 3 popular slimming treatments we offer here at Cambridge Therapeutics:
The Clatuu Alpha 360 Fat Freezing is the new and improved version of the proven fat freezing technology. It uses a 360-degree surround cooling method to melt thick fat layers away without any pain. Results can be seen immediately after treatment, which is faster compared to other treatments.
Treatment time: Around 40-60 minutes depending on the treatment area
Average number of treatments needed per area: For visible, long-lasting results, 3 sessions are recommended.
Recommended treatment areas: Double chin, armpit fat, arms, bra fat, flanks, abdomen, muffin top, hips, outer thighs, inner thighs, below the buttocks, and knees.
Downtime/recovery period: Typically, no downtime is required, and patients may return to their normal daily activities after treatment.
Side effects: Potential side-effects include redness, swelling, tingling sensations, bruising, or aching. [1] These generally go away after 2-3 weeks.
Expected results: On average, there is a 4 to 5 cm abdomen fat circumferential reduction per session and up to 2 inches after 4 sessions. For the thigh and arm area, an overage of 1-inch fat circumferential reduction is seen after 4 sessions. Results are most visible after the 3-month mark.
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SygmaBody fat reduction is a painless treatment that uses a fractional energy-based method combined with cold laser 635 therapy. It is able to precisely target deep fat cells to remove fat and cellulite.
Treatment time: 40 minutes
Average number of treatments needed per area: 4 sessions
Recommended treatment areas: Front legs, back legs, hips, and stomach
Downtime/recovery period: Typically, no downtime is required, and patients may return to their normal daily activities after treatment.
Side effects: Potential Sygmabody side effects are rare.
Expected results: An average of 2 inches (+/- 5cm) abdomen fat circumferential reduction after 4 weeks time.
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Vanquish Me fat reduction is the world’s first contactless, non-invasive, and painless fat removal treatment. It uses radiofrequency energy to target and kill fat layers by heating them to 45 degrees.
Treatment time: Around 30-45 minutes
Average number of treatments needed per area: 4 - 6 treatments
Recommended treatment areas: Abdomen, thighs, and arms
Downtime/recovery period: Typically, no downtime is required, and patients may return to their normal daily activities after treatment.
Side effects: Patients could feel a “hot spot” on the skin if it is positioned too close to a bony area of the body. The device can be easily adjusted to decrease discomfort.
Expected results: The average abdomen fat circumferential reduction is 4.22cm or almost 2 inches after 4 treatments. The average thigh fat circumferential reduction is 2.4cm or almost 1 inch after 4 treatments.
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Hopefully, this quick breakdown helped provide a better idea of what to expect for these 3 treatments and helped you with your decision. It is important to understand that there is no best treatment — but there is one that’s best for you. Always remember to communicate both your concerns and desires with your doctor or therapist, so that they may craft a treatment plan that best suits your needs.