Liposuction is one sure way of loosing weight with minimum effort involved. However doctors dont recommend it strongly since surgery has its associated problems and they do not wish to put the body through trauma simply because the patient refuses to control his or her diet. However a radical new way of liposuction promises to change all that. This method involves use of high-intensity ultrasound through the skin

This method involves use of high-intensity ultrasound through the skin into precise locations within subcutaneous adipose tissue, permanently disrupting the adipocytes without damaging the epidermis, dermis, or underlying tissues and organs. Treated tissue is resorbed via normal inflammatory mechanisms.

Called as Liposonix, the technique promises to be something to watch out for in 2007. 'Early human clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and mechanism of action of the procedure, leading to a US$27 million venture capital investment in mid 2004 to significantly ramp up product development and clinical activities. A total of US$40 million has been invested in the company to date and the product is expected to reach market some time in 2007.'

More details about the procedure and availability from : Liposonix.com

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