If you are my Facebook friend or Twitter and Instagram follower, I’m sure you remember that I’ve posted about  Liposonix about a week back. For those who have no idea what Liposonix is, well, Liposonix is revolutionary non-invasive, non-surgical spot reduction treatment.1

Having heard so much about the treatment from my fellow beauty bloggers, I decided to play paparazzi a little bit with some of my blogger friends and find out what it is really all about.

And so we went to the Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre last week. It’s located in Jalan Tun Razak, and us bloggers were welcomed by a team of staff and were briefed by Dr. Karen Po on various cosmetic procedures, and that includes Liposonix and Thermage treatment.

So, what is Liposonix? Well, according to Dr. Karen Po, Liposonix is safe, non-surgical and non-invasive treatment with Custom Contouringâ„¢ capabilities which target and eliminate fat. The revolutionary treatment uses high-intensity focused ultrasound to treat & eliminate stubborn fat. It is a treatment best for people close to their ideal size & shape – used when diet & exercise no longer work. In other words, it’s a long-term solution for a lean, trim body.

After the short briefing, we were brought into the treatment room.

And we were shown the Liposonix machine.

Lights

Liposonix monitor screen

The device that will be used for treatment.

Don’t mistake liposonix for liposuction, yeah. This treatment a solution for those who wants a major weight loss. Liposonix treatment helps “get that last inch”, an alternative for patients who need significant fat reduction but do not want invasive surgeries that’s usually associated with high-costs, surgical risks and side effects. Liposonix works best for those targeting love handles and fat around the waist. Patients need to be able to “pinch-an-inch” of fat in the treatment area. Patients need to be in overall good health with a BMI equivalent or less than 30.

During our visit, Dr. Karen Po demonstrated how the treatment was done. First, the treatment head of the Liposonix system is placed on the targeted area.Then, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy focuses on the targeted fat and destroys the fat cells under the layers of the skin. A continuous lesion is created on the targeted fat and no harm is done to the skin layers.

Some of my Facebook friends asked me where did the fat go since the fat was not sucked away via tube? Well, here’s an answer to that question; the fat tissues will be removed through the body’s natural healing and elimination process. There is no need for multiple treatments to see results. On average, a single hour-long treatment results in a waistline reduction of 1 inch (2.5 cm) – about one dress or pant size.

The final effect may vary with each patient. However, results are typically seen in 8 to 12 weeks, which is the time needed for the body to naturally process the treated fat.

Apart from the Liposonix treatment, we were also introduced to a face contouring treatment known as Thermage. Thermage uses radiofrequency technology to non-invasively help smooth, and contour the skin, as well as temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite, in a single treatment with little to no downtime. The Thermage Total Tip is effective for facial treatments because it delivers uniform, volumetric bulk heating. This heat is dispersed through the vascular structures, which are more abundant on the face than other body areas. This dispersal and uniformity of energy may lead to increased patient tolerability and allows practitioners to deliver an efficient volume of heat on the face, with highly positive outcomes.

Need consultation? For further information, log on to www.solta.com or contact:

Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre
Level 8 & 9, Dijaya Plaza, No. 237 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2118 2888 / +6018 238 2888
Email: [email protected]
Business hours: Monday-Friday 8am-2am / Saturday 8am-3am

Enhanze Medical Aesthetics Centre
Suite 206, Level 2, Block D, Phileo Damansara 1, No. 9, Jalan 16/11, Off Jalan Damansara, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 7960 1788 Fax: +603 7960 2788
Email: [email protected]
Business hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am-2pm / Saturday 10 am-5pm

Dr Alice Total Wellness Specialist
No 62-1, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2282 0994 (Bangsar) / +603 3324 6994 (Klang)
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am to 8pm

Klinik Ko (Puchong)
52A, 2nd Floor, Pusat Perdagangan 1 Puchong, Jalan OP 1/5, Off Jalan Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor
Tel: +603-8076 4713 / +603 8076 4715
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 10.30am-7pm / Saturday 10.30am-6pm

Sands’ End Aesthetics @ Klink Ujong Pasir
71E & 71F, Jalan Ujong Pasir, Ujong Pasir, 75050 Melaka
Tel: +606-2862988 / +606-2838388
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays 9am-1pm, 3pm-5pm / Sundays and Public Holidays: 9am-1pm