Non-surgical fat reduction works by transmitting heat into the chosen area to target the fat cells under the skin. The heat causes damage to fat cells and triggers the body’s natural healing response. In general, the process can be ideal for addressing fat build-up around the belly, arms, back, chest, inner thighs, and knees.
RF energy achieves an average of 24 percent reduction in fat thickness during non-surgical fat reduction. The aim is to permanently damage the fat cells to then be processed and removed by the body. Although RF energy kills fat cells, the device will not cause damage to the surrounding structures.
Generally, non-surgical fat removal is done without anaesthesia. The fat layer is heated to between 46 and 48 degrees celsius. You may feel a slight warming, but most patients find the process to be comfortable. If the heat becomes too much, the heat level can be reduced. The process leads the cells to shrink in size and essentially liquify. By causing fat cells to melt and flatten, non-surgical fat removal helps you achieve your ideal body shape.
Due to the nature of RF energy, the treatment works upwards from the fat cells beneath the skin to the surface. In other words, it begins by targeting your subcutaneous fat and moves upwards to affect the dermis and epidermis. This achieves effective non-surgical fat reduction as well as improved ability to produce collagen. By comparison, other treatment methods work from the surface downwards, which can cause patients more discomfort.
Afterwards, the lymphatic system absorbs these dead cells and excretes them from the body. This can take upwards of 12 weeks. Skin is left tightened and firm for a more defined silhouette.
During non-surgical fat reduction, patients will have a blend of treatments to achieve the best results. We use multi-wavelength light therapy on Melbourne’s only full-body LED bed. This further assists the fat cells to flush from the body and improves blood flow.
Our clinicians use the most advanced techniques to give you a beautifully contoured physique. Patients walk away from their non-surgical fat removal with boosted circulation and a heightened sense of well-being. Some patients may need more than one session to attain the body contours they desire. Typically, RF fat removal can be applied once a week to the same area. If you wish to have less time between each session, we can discuss your options during your consultation.