Chad HarrisonSeeking to be well with your body and with your good physical shape is part of the routine of many people today. And, for them, localized fat is undoubtedly a great enemy of the dream of the perfect body. Thanks to technological advances in aesthetics, it is now possible to resort to treatments without cuts, with comfortable and non-invasive procedures, such as ultrasound.
Previously used only to diagnose diseases, this technology is now an ally in reducing body fat.
But What Exactly Is Ultrasound?
Ultrasound is the name given to sound waves with frequencies between 20 Hz to 20 kHz. It has this name because they are above the audible limit of a human ear. Its action on tissue is due to its mechanical nature: the vibration generated in the tissue promotes the oscillation of molecules, generating tissue regions of compression and decompression. The ultrasound frequency influences its absorption capacity, which influences its depth of action in the tissue.
And How Can It Be Used In Aesthetic Procedures?
Ultrasound has some variations for each objective. In aesthetics, it is used for treatments such as localized adiposity and fibro edema geloid, better known as cellulite. It is also used in the postoperative period, helping to prevent and treat fibrosis. The two main forms of wave emission used in aesthetics are HIFU and HIMFU. Understand each of them!
Let’s Understand The Difference Between Them?
Hifu (ไฮ ฟู which is the term in Thai) is a technique that uses high power and wave focus (sound waves concentrated at a specific point, without uncontrolled dispersion of energy), allowing more energy and more interaction with the tissue. This result is the destruction of fat cells without compromising the surrounding structures or tissues.
As an evolution of this technique, HIMFU emerged, where the M stands for Multifocused. This technology has not only one ultrasonic emission focus but multiple focuses. It allows the entire fabric in contact with the head surface to undergo the action of energy, promoting a greater treatment field and, consequently, more results. Compared to HIFU, the treatment time is shorter, as it treats more extensive areas simultaneously.
The action of these types of high-intensity ultrasound on fat cells is capable of causing lipolysis, which is nothing more than breaking down their content, changing from triglycerides to fatty acids or glycerols. After the rupture, they are released into the body, where they will be transported to the liver or oxidized in the tissues that need energy. In this process, there is a reduction in the number of cells in the area and, consequently, a reduction in localized fat. It is important to emphasize that in this type of treatment, it is essential that the client is committed to practicing aerobic activities in parallel with the treatment so that the results are satisfactory.
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