UltraShape® V3- Focal Ultrasonic Cavitation

UltraShape® is a totally non-invasive body contouring treatment that effectively and safely reduces unsightly fat deposits in men and women. UltraShape® is clinically proven to reduce fat thickness and body circumference.

Why would one choose UltraShape® over Laser Lipolysis and traditional liposuction?
The UltraShape® is a truly amazing device as it non-invasively treats subcutaneous fat to remove centimeters from the waist, hips and thighs. A major benefit of UltraShape® is that there are fewer downsides risks as compared to other fat reducing modalities such as laser lipolysis (SmartLipo/SlimLipo/ LipoLite) or traditional liposuction.

Benefits of UltraShape® pre-procedure:

• No pain medication,
• no topical anesthesia,
• no needles,
• no surgery,
• no injection of a tumescent medium,
• no traumatizing of normal tissue.

All of these procedures are a significant risk for the patient. This is a truly walk in, walk out procedure.

Benefits of UltraShape® post-procedure:

• no pain medication necessary,
• no bruising,
• no swelling,
• no recovery,
• no activity restrictions,
• no compression garments,
• no downtime and
• no repeat follow up appointments with the doctor.
  

Given the choice, most people would rather choose a non invasive procedure like UltraShape® to remove their unwanted fat than choose invasive procedures like traditional liposuction and laser lipolysis, which are invasive procedures with post operative side effects and downtime.

Liposuction is the most commonly used technique for fat reduction; however, it is associated with severe risks such as embolism, nerve compression, skin necrosis, problems with anesthesia, infection, visceral perforations and seroma. Furthermore the success of liposuction and laser lipolysis is highly dependent on the skills and experience of the surgeon, therefore results can vary considerably. Hence, there is need for a safer, consistent non-invasive technology such as UltraShape® to achieve fat reduction and improve the body silhouette.

How does UltraShape® work and why is it so unique?
The UltraShape® selective focused ultrasound technology which is designed to produce mechanical, non-thermal, acoustic effects which target and selectively disrupt fat cells, leaving surrounding critical structures such as skin, blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue intact.

The UltraShape® uses a patented transducer to deliver focused ultrasound energy at a precise depth within the subcutaneous tissue; the subcutaneous fat layer. Specific, pre-set ultrasound parameters ensure that only the fat cells within the treatment area are targeted and that neighboring tissues such as blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue remain intact.

A unique feature of UltraShape® technology is its highly sophisticated optical tracking and guiding system engineered to ensure that a targeted area is treated only once, thoroughly and uniformly. The system is so advanced that it even considers the patient's movements during the procedure so that they may move freely without compromising treatment.

What are the typical areas that are treated?
UltraShape® is for patients looking for a procedure to treat unwanted fat that offers advantages beyond traditional liposuction and laser lipolysis, both of which are invasive procedures.

UltraShape® treatment focuses on:

1. the abdomen,
2. thighs ("saddle bags")
3. and flanks (" love handles")

TheUltraShape® procedure is ideal for someone in their 20s to 50s who is ready to augment their exercise regimen with a non-invasive procedure that yields noticeable results. UltraShape® is also perfect for a post pregnancy body or to even out contour irregularities post liposuction and laser lipolysis.

What does the treatment consist of?
After the initial consultation with the doctor, the UltraShape® treatment takes place in a medical office. The treatment area is marked and prepared whilst the patient lies back on a comfortable treatment bed. The real-time tracking system guarantees treatment precision and homogenous treatment results.

What happens to the fat?
During the UltraShape® treatment, the membranes of the fat cells are disrupted. The fat cell content, primarily comprised of triglycerides, is dispersed into the fluid between the cells and then transported through the vascular and lymphatic systems to the liver. The liver makes no distinction between fat coming from the UltraShape® treatment and fat originating from consumed food. Both are processed via the body's natural mechanisms.

What results can I expect?
In a multi-center controlled clinical trial, an average of 2 cm reduction in circumference was achieved after a single treatment of the abdomen, outer thighs, or flanks. Clinical results show an average reduction of four centimeters and as much as ten centimeters after 3 treatments. In independent studies and in commercial use, multiple treatments have shown incremental circumference reduction and high patient satisfaction.

What does the UltraShape® treatment feel like?
Most patients report a painless and comfortable experience with side effects being extremely rare. Patients are immediately able to resume their daily routine.

What happens after treatment?
As soon as the session is over, one can immediately resume your daily routine, as there is no recuperation period. Patients state that there is no post-treatment pain or discomfort. The skin surface remains smooth and the fat texture remains homogenous. There is no bruising, swelling and skin color change that occurs post-traditional liposuction and laser lipolysis.

What happens to the fat?
During the UltraShape® treatment, the membranes of the fat cells are disrupted. The fat cell content, primarily comprised of triglycerides, is dispersed into the fluid between the cells and then transported through the vascular and lymphatic systems to the liver. The liver makes no distinction between fat coming from the UltraShape® treatment and fat originating from consumed food. Both are processed by the body's natural mechanisms.

What are the contraindications for treatment with UltraShape®?
Age less than 18 years
Pregnancy, lactating mothers, or anticipated pregnancy
Pacemaker, implanted cardiac defibrillator, or other electromagnetic implant
Severe hyperlipidemia or fatty liver
Hepatitis or liver disease
Connective issue disease
Bleeding disorder

What clinical studies have been done on UltraShape®?
Extensive research confirms that the UltraShape® Contour 1 system is the first non-invasive technology to produce a non-thermal focused acoustic field at a controlled subcutaneous target resulting in stable selective fat cell wall destruction with preservation of surrounding critical structures such as skin, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. No epidermal or dermal changes were observed clinically or histologically. UltraShape® is the first non-invasive aesthetic technology to be scientifically validated by such comprehensive pre-clinical research.

How many UltraShape® treatments are needed?
Three UltraShape® treatments spaced 2 weeks to 1 month apart are needed for best results.

What is resistant fat?
Just about everyone is familiar with fat pockets that you cannot get rid of. No matter how much you exercise, eat healthily and maintain your body at a healthy weight, localized fatty pockets fat pockets will continue to be problematic.

A possible explanation behind this is that some fat cells have a predominance of beta-receptors and others have a dominance of alpha-receptors.

Beta-receptors are very receptive to the presence of adrenaline, which is produced by exercise. Fat cell breakdown is triggered when adrenaline attaches to the beta-receptors. Fatty areas with a predominance of beta-receptors respond to exercise and a person on a regular exercise program will see noticeable results.

The opposite applies to fatty areas with a predominance of alpha-receptors. When adrenaline attaches to alpha-receptors, fat breakdown slows down and the fat tends to accumulate more. This explains why some people will experience problems in areas that just won't respond to a consistent and regular exercise. These problem areas are typically around the hips, tummy and upper thighs, leading to love handles, saddlebags, and spare tummy rolls.

If one goes on a normal diet and loses weight, very often the weight occurs in the very areas that we do not want weight loss to occur and the problematic areas such as the love handles; tummy rolls and saddlebags remain a problem.

Can UltraShape® be combined with other treatments?
Clínica Privé is excited to offer the next step in multi-modality therapy in treating resistant fat. Any treatment modality on its own can make a big difference, but in our eyes it's not sufficient. Abnormal exercise resistant fat has different forms and grades and thus success needs a combination of treatments that include improved lymphatic drainage, reduction of fat cells, radiofrequency heating of connective tissue and collagen stimulation.

At Clínica Privé, we can combine combine UltraShape® with VelaShape II (Radiofrequency-infrared-suction-mechanical massage), Carboxytherapy and a medical weight loss program for best body sculpting results.

At Clínica Privé, with ourl combination of treatments, in 2 to 3 months we can take an average body and turn it into a great body: slim, firm, smooth and sculpted.

Can all skin types be safely treated with UltraShape®?
Yes, UltraShape® safely treats all skin types without significant pain or down-time. It can erase centimeters of the areas treated and the appearance of resistant fat is noticeably improved in only 3 treatment sessions one month apart. The only patients who cannot be treated are pregnant females or patients with pace makers.

Clínica Privé Tip:

The UltraShape® can be done as a stand-alone treatment but for superior results, a combination package is recommended as treatments are packaged together at a discounted rate.

At Clínica Privé we have recognized that before one even starts on any body shaping program it is important that one is close to their ideal weight or BMI (Body Mass Index) as possible. A visit to our nutritionist at Clínica Privé will determine whether you are carrying excess weight. If patients are overweight, a body sculpting eating program is recommended. Unfortunately "a perfect body" has not been handed out by nature - it has to be bought and this usually comes at an expensive price.

At Clínica Privé we have recognized this problem and have come up with a solution - a 5 in 1 solution, which is affordable for most people. After consultation with our nutritionist, a customized solution to meet your body sculpting needs will be recommended. As best results are usually seen after 3 to 6 treatments every client is provided with a 3 month long solution dependent on budget and expectations. Each treatment has prolonged effects thus a monthly treatment can be given over a period of time until the desired result is achieved. The effect of each treatment is accumulative with best results down the line.

At Clínica Privé, with our combination of treatments, in 2 to 3 months we can take an average body and turn it into a great body: slim, firm, smooth and sculpted.