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Radiofrequency is often used by dermatologists on patients who have areas of excessive fat on their bodies. It involves applying controlled heat on your fat cells, causing them to die without affecting the surrounding muscle or skin.
This procedure not only decreases fat but also stimulates collagen production, which helps to tighten loose skin.
You may experience temporary side effects such as:
These side effects though are rare. On the whole, this treatment is non-painful.
For optimum results, doctors usually advise 3 to 6 weekly sessions.
The biggest advantage of this procedure is that it has no downtime. You can rejoin work immediately. The results are visible to few after the first two sessions. For some people, it may take up to 6 sessions.
You are an ideal candidate for radiofrequency treatment if:
Cost of radiofrequency for fat reduction can vary depending upon the city/locality, clinic/hospital type & amenities, experience of the provider, the technology & material used, body area for treatment etc.
Please consult your doctor to get the exact treatment plan and price quote suiting your unique needs.
Results are considered to be permanent in the areas that have been treated. However, if you do not maintain your weight, chances are the fat will start accumulating in other areas which might not be very appealing.
A reasonable diet coupled with a consistent level of physical activity which includes exercising will guarantee permanent optimal results.
People interested in this topic also see:
1. Mulholland R. Non-Surgical Body Contouring: Introduction of a New Non-Invasive Device for Long-Term Localized Fat Reduction and Cellulite Improvement Using Controlled, Suction Coupled, Radiofrequency Heating and High Voltage Ultra-Short Electrical Pulses. 2018. Available at: https://www.omicsonline.org/nonsurgical-body-contouring-introduction-of-a-new-noninvasive-device-for-longterm-localized-fat-reduction-2155-9554.1000157.php?aid=8531. Accessed March 1, 2018.
2. Barta R, Hillard C, Bernstein D, Betker M, Heinrich C. Radio Frequency Therapy (Vanquish) Noninvasive Body Sculpting for Reduction of Abdominal Fat. 2018. Available at: https://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/fulltext/2015/10001/Radio_Frequency_Therapy__Vanquish__Noninvasive.177.aspx. Accessed March 1, 2018.
3. Kennedy J, Verne S, Griffith R, Falto-Aizpurua L, Nouri K. Non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction: a review. 2018. Available at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.12994/abstract. Accessed March 1, 2018.
4. Dong Hye Suh, Chang Min Kim, Sang Jun Lee, Hyunjoo Kim, Suk Keu Yeom, Hwa Jung Ryu. Safety and efficacy of a non-contact radiofrequency device for body contouring in Asians. 2018. Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14764172.2016.1256486. Accessed March 1, 2018.
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