Lipocel is a state of the art non-invasive HIFU body contouring treatment for focal fat reduction. Using focused ultrasound it shrinks and diminishes localised fat cells.

Focused ultrasound energy breaks down the fat cells, which are then naturally processed by the body.

The localised area of fat is carefully marked and photographs taken. A treatment grid is marked on to the treatment area. Water is sprayed topically onto the skin and the focused ultrasound hand piece is systematically moved over the treatment area. A heat sensation and slight muscle ache is felt during treatment. Following completion the skin may be slightly pink but otherwise there is no down time and normal activities can be immediately resumed.

The number of treatments is greatly determined by the amount of fat that needs to be removed. Generally the patients will require between 1-3 treatments spaced 6 – 12 weeks apart as results take 6 weeks to become visible and continue to improve up to 12 weeks.

Although complications following Lipocel are infrequent, there are some risks associated with treatment which include:
Bruising and Swelling: Resolves in several days to several weeks.
Erythema or Blanching: Mild reddening or whitening of the skin for several hours.
Pigment changes: Less than 0.05% of patients have reported hyper-pigmentation
Burns and Blisters: Less than 0.3% reported cases
Surface Irregularities: Including dents, rippling and ridges in the skin, which may not develop until a month after treatment. Low incidence of 0.2% with most resolving naturally, or with soft tissue fillers.
Pain and altered sensation: Some patients have reported heat related discomfort and transient aching. A small number of patients, less than 0.1% has reported tingling, numbness and temporary paralysis.
Poor Results: This is greatly altered with patient compliance.