by Jerry Carson
Lipodissolve shocked the modern medical world by introducing in a new way of breaking down fat without the need for a surgery. Many people have already tried this treatment and claimed that they are satisfied with the result. The treatment involves injecting a solution composed of substances naturally present in living things, phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate, together known as PCDC. Undergoing series of treatment is supposed to dissolve fats in localized areas of the body where high concentration of fats is present. This includes areas in the thighs, arms, and abdomen, back, love handles, cheeks, under the eyelids and under the chin. The treatments could also remove unwanted cellulite, skin sagging and improve skin elasticity and firmness
Two natural substances compose PCDC. The PC part is phosphatidylcholine, which is the main ingredient that breaks down fats. It is a compound derived from soybean and is also present in living cells. DC is short for deoxycholate, which is a bile derived from liver. It acts as an emulsifier. Other substances such as plant extracts, multivitamins, hormones, enzymes, antibiotics and anti inflammatory medicine may also be included in the Lipodissolve solution. Phosphatidylcholine is known to break down fats in blood. This is used in medicine to prevent stroke and heart-attack but is not approved as an injectable or as part of medical concoction.
Because Lipodissolve treatment is not approved by FDA, there is no standard procedure as to how each session is to be conducted. Treatment procedure, dosage, and formula depend on the physician conducting the session. Controversies about safety and legality of the treatment and formula used are not yet settled under FDA regulations. Despite all of this, people are taking their risks in trying the treatment.
Several sessions two to three weeks apart are needed to complete Lipodissolve treatment procedure to ensure the best result. Each session may cost $350 to $1,500 depending on the area of the body that needs to be treated. Dissolving fats under the eyelids will cost considerably less than breaking down fats in the tummy. This is largely due to the fact that less amount of solution is needed for the fats in the eyelid than those in the tummy and lesser number of treatments is necessary.
The problem posed by people who are concerned about the safety of Lipodissolve is that fat dissolved from the procedure may end up in other body systems, which may cause serious medical conditions. There is no definite answer to the question: Where do dissolved fats go during the process? We can only guess where they go. Some thinks that it would eventually go to the liver which may endanger the health of the liver when fats accumulate in that organ. Another way to go is the blood vessels wherein it could go to the heart and pose a risk of heart attack or stroke.
People who are willing to undergo Lipodissolve treatment must take the risk on their own responsibility. The risk may be lessened if the physician has a good track record with regards to administering the same procedure. History of previous patients, if available, should be closely examined. If there are photos of patients before and after the treatment, it would show how effective the procedure is done by that physician.
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July 09 2009 | Liposuction | No Comments »
by Sam Taylor
Many medical procedures are not approved by the FDA, but are still practiced by many medical professionals and can be very effective at treating patients. However, because the FDA has not come out and made it easy for you to know if the procedure is valid and good for you, then you much do you own analysis. For me, when analyzing certain procedures, I like to look at the financial, opportunity, and the non-financial costs.
One such treatment is lipodissolve. Have you ever thought about lipodissolve, or wondered what the associated costs would be in having the procedure done to you? Have you ever wondered is the costs would be worth it, or if they would be too high? Well, if you look at the procedure initially you may come to the conclusion that the costs would not be too high, at least not financially.
For example, relative to liposuction you could potentially save thousands and thousands of dollars, which makes a big difference no matter who you are or what environment we are in financially. However, don't make the decision based on the dollar costs alone - you also need to look at the other two costs mentioned above. Without looking at these other issues, you may make a decision you could possibly regret in the future.
The next two parts of the equation to look at are the opportunity costs associated with not choosing lipodissolve and instead choosing something else, and the non-financial (i.e. non-money costs) involved. Please remember, that just because lipodissolve is cheaper does not make it better nor does it make it worse. Sometimes, the cheaper option is also the better option, depending on your situation.
Is it because it's backed by the FDA, while lipodissolve is not? There is probably a strong argument there. However, for me this fact actually begs another question - WHY is lipodissolve not approved or disapproved by the FDA yet? The procedure has been around for year, has been performed on thousands and thousands of patients. Is it because plastic surgeons want to hold onto their money making procedure of traditional lipo? Possibly, but probably not the case. While there might be (and probably is) some pressure from traditional plastic surgeons, there is certainly pressure from the creators of lipodissolve as well to get the drug approved. So, I would recommend to forget that common issue, and do your own research as to what procedure is actually better for you.
When looking at costs that are not financial, the most common and most important cost to look at is side effects that may occur as a result of the treatment. While lipodissolve is not known to have tons of side effects, there are a few that you should be aware of before undergoing the procedure. First, I would recommend using lipodissolve only on smaller parts of your body (see above article). Second, both indentions and divits have been known to appear on certain people after treatment. If you are concerned about this (and you should be, but don't be overly concerned), then I strongly urge you to speak with your doctor and find out if lipodissolve is right for you. Don't be afraid to ask the tough questions, as this is a procedure that can and will affect your greatly.
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May 27 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »