Dr. Jafar Koupaie, a Massachusetts dermatologist has developed a miraculous procedure which uses a supercharged blend of tummy fat and stem cells to dramatically increase a women’s breast size up to 3 cup sizes. “This is going to revolutionize breast augmentation completely,” claims Dr. Koupaie, who plans on charging up to $15,000 for the procedure. “There is no hardness, no lumpiness. There is no scarring.”
The FDA claims Dr. Koupaie’s method need its approval and other plastic surgeons claim fat-derived stem cells for breast enlargement is promising but untested. The number of breast implant procedures in the US has risen dramatically in recent years according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
In Japan, Dr. Kotaro Yoshimura, a well known cosmetic surgeon and professor at the University of Tokyo has used fat-derived stem cells for breast augmentations in his own procedure known as “cell-assisted lipotransfer”. Surgeons using Yoshimura’s procedure inject a portion of the liquid fat from liposuction and extract stem cells. The resulting turbo-charged solution is then injected into the breasts.
Another US firm Cytori Therapeutics has devoted the last 6 years and $100 million on a very similar process but is still a year or two away from U.S. clinical trials. Cytori has approval to start selling their device known as Celution in Europe for treatment of cancer survivors.
The UltraShape process is a unique non-evasive liposuction procedure which is targeted to the tummy (abdomen), saddle bags (thighs) and love handle (flank) areas. This process is not as effective as traditional liposuction in removing stubborn fat deposits although if you don’t have a good deal of fat you are looking to remove UltraShape just might be the answer you are looking for.
How does it work?
The treatment session lasts between 30 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the area to be treated and the amount off excess fat. While you are treated the Ultrashape technician operates a handheld device which delivers ultrasound as it passes over the target zones. Unlike traditional liposuction the Ultrashape process does not require anesthesia of any kind. Most patients have reported they felt no pain whatsoever during the treatment process.
According to the companies web site UltraShape:
- No anesthesia is needed
- Quick Procedure: Walk-in, Walk-out following treatment
- Targets fat cells while leaving adjoining cells intact
- Promises homogeneous coverage of treatment area
- Fat is naturally cleared by the body
- Can resume normal activities in a short time
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute recently published the Clinical Trial Results of Ultrashape™ process. The study has concluded: “With UltraShape finally there is a nearly painless, non-invasive, no downtime body contouring option that gives durable results,” said Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., lead investigator for UltraShape’s trial, “The system precisely delivers focused ultrasound energy strong enough to destroy fat cells but leave neighboring tissue unharmed.”
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Unfortunately there are social penalties for having excessive fat which can be distressing and emotionally charged to some. Those patients who carry excessive fat in the tummy and other areas are subject to many obstacles in life; from poor and loose fitting garments to finding the designer clothes racks which stop before reaching ones size. This can result in segregated shopping for clothing in the plus section. Those with slim and perfect bodies are offered a seemingly limitless array of fashions. In contrast to the three or four outfits that fit those with excessive fat comfortably.
What are the reasons for tummy fat then?
* Night Snacking
One good rule of thumb is never eat within three hours of your bedtime. It is best to give your body the opportunity to fully digest before you go to sleep.
Sleeping with a full stomach increases your risk for fat storage around the tummy area. If you are determined eat something late at night make sure it is healthy such as a banana or carrot stick. The worst thing you can do is munch of potato chips and fatty snacks.
* Body Type
There are two main female body types - the apple and pear. If you gain and store fat in lower parts of your body (tummy, hips and thighs) you are considered pear-shaped.
* Changes in Metabolism
As people age their metabolism slows down. The body no longer bursn calories as fast or as easily as when in your youth. This slower metabolism will result in extra fat deposits, in particular around the tummy area.
* Menopause
After menopause begins to occurs in women, fat begins storing itself in different places and often times changes focus to the tummy area.
* Stress
If you are under a good deal of stress for seemingly no particular reason you may be a victim of a chemical imbalances. Panic attacks and high anxiety sufferers generally notice more tummy fat and it may be difficult to impossible lose. This situation needs to be addressed with your physician. If you can restore the proper chemical balance and reduce stress tummy fat can be significantly reduced.
Liposuction is the most common form of cosmetic surgery in the US today. In fact Millions of Americans have liposuction surgery each year. Liposuction is generally a safe procedure but is important to remember that all surgeries carry with them an amount uncertainty and risk.
Reduce risks at the outset by carefully choosing a qualified cosmetic surgeon. Ask for references, testimonials, to speak with their current patients and make sure they are properly equipping the operating facility with the latest state-ot-the-art technologies. Seek out a surgeon who is able perform the surgery at an accredited hospital if necessary.
As much as we would wish for a perfect cure to all our to our fat problems, lets face it… Liposuction isn’t a very effective weight loss treatment. Liposuction is best thought of as a way to even out unwanted fat. Although you may lose a few pounds on the day of surgery your body will strive to maintain its prior weight.
Proper diet and exercise are the only true and safe methods to obtain your weight loss objectives. This does not mean you need to be at your ideal body weight in order to have liposuction. Just come to the realization Liposuction will not reduce your weight, but will improve the relative proportions of your fat deposits.
If you are somewhat overweight, but your tummy is protruding, liposuction can help a great deal to even things out. Your tummy will no longer look large in relation to your other parts.
It is wise to remember if your caloric intake and expenditure of energy through exercise remain the same as it was before the liposuction, your weight will end to gravitate to the same level. The good part is your fat distribution will be more even, and pleasant to look at.
