Ultrasound Cavitation

Body sculpting and contouring without surgery?! Yes, you read that right!  At Sky Beauty Medical, we use a non-invasive ultrasound probe that produces ultrasonic sound waves over the area of focus.  The energy of the sound wave is transmitted through the skin and targets fat cells.  These soundwaves create a vibration and pressure difference between the outside and inside of the fat cell.  This pressure ruptures the fat cell membrane, allowing the fat cell to leak lipids and shrink in size.  The remnants are broken down and are then picked up by the lymphatic system and metabolized or carried out through the body's waste processes.  (This service pairs well with Manual Lymph Drainage) to speed up the filtration process after the fat cells break down.

Ultrasound cavitation is known as the non-invasive lipolysis (break down of fat).  This method does not remove fat cells like traditional liposuction, but you also don't have the surgical incisions, trauma, risk for infection, cost and recovery time like you would with liposuction.  Instead, this treatment is intended to shrink the fat cells.  The results are reduced cellulite and reduced localized fat density, resulting in a slimmer and more contoured appearance. Ultrasound cavitation works best on parts with localized fat. Such areas include the abdomen, flanks, thighs, hips, and upper arms.

Ultrasound cavitation reduces the body’s fat deposits that could be hard to get rid of by exercising alone.  Although, it is recommended that you continue exercising and consuming a balanced diet, and maintain adequate fluids after undergoing ultrasonic cavitation as your body will need support in carrying out the excess waste from the lipolysis.  

Pros:
-Requires little to no downtime
-Results last with a healthy lifestyle
-No side effects
-Leaves no scars
-No anesthesia is needed
-Results occur gradually, so you can maintain discretion about the treatment

Ultrasound Cavitation after Aesthetic Surgery
While surgery is highly effective, results are going to vary. After surgery, you might be quite surprised that you do not immediately have the body of your dreams or improved health you thought you would see immediately.  You may develop fibrosis or small bulges of fat that give your skin an uneven or lumpy appearance.  Cavitation after liposuction is a highly effective procedure to help fine tune your look after surgery.

Cavitation is designed to help reduce the fat bulges and pockets that remain after surgeries such as a tummy tuck or lipo to further smooth and sculpt your body.  Most physicians recommend a series of Ultrasound Cavitation, Radiofrequency, and Lymphatic Drainage in conjunction to help you achieve optimal results.

Benefits of Cavitation After Liposuction:
-Reduces circumference in the treated areas
-Further contours body
-Blasts visceral fat.
-Reduce asymmetry post-surgery
-Reduces lumpiness and fat deposits post-lipo

PRE-CARE: Please follow these instructions prior to your treatment:
-Avoid alcoholic beverages 48 hours before and after treatment. Alcohol dehydrates the body, and it is critical that you stay hydrated throughout your treatment.
-Do not eat for 2 hours before treatment.

POST-CARE: Please follow these instructions after your treatment:
-For 72 hours following treatment drink a LOT of water. We recommend you consume 1/2 of your body weight in ounces every day for three days. Example: if you weigh 150 lbs, you should drink 75 oz of water.
-Wear your compression garments as ordered post-lipo.
-Do not eat for 2 hours after treatment.
-If your physician has cleared you to exercise, get a minimum of 30 minutes cardio after treatment.
-Eat foods that will help you flush toxins from your body. 
-For optimal post-surgical results continue with your Lymphatic Drainage sessions

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PERSONS:
-Pregnant or Nursing
-Cancer or chemotherapy within the last 6 months
-Acute inflammation
-Epilepsy Cardiac or vascular problems
-Unhealed wounds
-Pacemaker or another electronic implanted device
-Advanced untreated diabetes
-Thrombosis/thrombophlebitis
-Organ Transplant

FAQ: Q. HOW OFTEN IS IT RECOMMENDED THAT I DO ULTRASONIC CAVITATION AFTER LIPOSUCTION? 
Frequency depends on your goals. For optimal results, we recommend sessions 1-2 times per week. Be sure to allow 2 days in between treatments so your body can detox and eliminate the fats and toxins released during the treatment. We highly recommend that you follow up each one of your sessions with a lymphatic drainage session to help you eliminate the toxins and fats that are released by Ultrasound Cavitation.

Q. HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED BEFORE I SEE RESULTS?
The number of sessions depends on your goals. Each plan of care is tailored to your individual needs.  Most see results after the first session.  The results will continue to improve with each additional session.  However, to support your body sculpting goals, it is necessary to complement your routine with a healthy diet and exercise.   Since the fat cells are not removed- they can enlarge again with weight gain and a poor diet or sedentary life.  

HOW SOON AFTER SURGERY CAN I DO ULTRASONIC CAVITATION?
We have had physicians recommend different time frames for incorporating cavitation so it is best to discuss a time frame with your physician first.  It is ideal to allow the lymphatic system to properly heal after surgery.  Typical ultrasound cavitation begins no sooner than 3 weeks after surgery.  We take any requests to incorporate cavitation into your recovery program on a case-by-case basis so please don't hesitate to reach out to us.  

Q. WHAT OTHER THERAPIES WILL IMPROVE OPTIMAL SURGICAL RESULTS?
When the fat is gone, your skin elasticity tends to be looser and you may have some sagging skin. After you remove or reduce fat, Radio Frequency sessions can help stimulate new collagen and tighten your skin.
 
Q:  WHAT CAN I EXPECT WITH MY ULTRASOUND CAVITATION SESSION?
We will arrive to your home, set up our massage table, assist you in getting comfortable, ask you to wear a robe or something easily accessible to your skin.  We ask that you have clean skin that is ready for application beforehand.  We apply ultrasound gel to the probe and glide it over your area of focus in a pattern that is consistent with following the lymphatic system.  You can relax, read a book, watch a movie, listen to music while we blast away your fat cells!