Frequently
Asked Questions
Who is it for?
The UltraShape treatment has been designed to help average
to overweight men and women acquire an improved body contour.
It offers an alternative to patients seeking effective reduction
of localized fat deposits without surgery.
What body areas are treated?
The UltraShape treatment focuses on the abdomen, thighs (“saddle
bags”) and flanks (“love handles").
What
results can I expect?
In a multi-center controlled clinical trial, an average of
2 cm reduction in circumference was achieved after a single
treatment of the abdomen, outer thighs, or flanks. In independent
studies and in commercial use, multiple treatments have shown
incremental circumference reduction and high patient satisfaction.
What
will I experience during treatment?
The treatment is performed in your physician’s office.
It will begin with the physician examining and marking the
area to be treated. The size of the treatment area determines
the duration of the session which can last between one to
one and a half hours. During treatment, a handheld device
delivering ultrasound energy gently glides over the marked
area. The treatment does not require anesthesia. The majority
of treated patients consistently report a painless and comfortable
experience. The entire treatment is guided by an advanced
tracking technology to ensure smooth and even contouring results.
What happens after treatment?
As soon as the session is over, you can immediately resume
your daily routine. There is no recuperation period, and no
need for follow-up visits. Patients state that there is no
post-treatment pain or discomfort. The skin surface remains
smooth and the fat texture remains homogenous.
How does the UltraShape treatment work?
The UltraShape treatment uses scientifically proven non-invasive
ultrasound technology to break down unwanted fat. Focused
ultrasound energy selectively targets fat cells in the chosen
body area without harming surrounding tissues such as nerves
or blood vessels.
What happens to the fat?
During the UltraShape treatment, the membranes of the fat
cells are disrupted. The fat cell content, primarily comprised
of triglycerides, is dispersed into the fluid between the
cells and then transported through the vascular and lymphatic
systems to the liver. The liver makes no distinction between
fat coming from the UltraShape treatment and fat originating
from consumed food. Both are processed by the body’s
natural mechanisms.
What makes the CONTOUR I unique?
Body contouring with the UltraShape CONTOUR I delivers circumference
reduction in target body areas, without pain, and provides
the following benefits:
Non-invasive
–
The procedure is totally non-invasive and reduces the circumference
of the treated area with no need for anesthesia.
Safe – The focused ultrasound
energy targets fat tissue, and does not affect the surrounding
blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.
Effective – A multi-center
controlled clinical study demonstrated measurable circumference
reduction in most patients after a single treatment. In independent
studies and commercial use, multiple treatments have shown
incremental circumference reduction and high patient satisfaction.
Comfortable – The vast
majority of people who have undergone the UltraShape body
contouring procedure report no pain or discomfort.
How
does the UltraShape™ technology work?
The UltraShape CONTOUR I uses a patented ultrasonic transducer
to deliver controlled focused ultrasound at a precise depth
within the subcutaneous tissue and is designed to target and
disrupt only adipose tissue, leaving surrounding structures
such as skin, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue
intact.
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