i-Lipo™ a new treatment in laser lipolysis is available at Spire Manchester Hospital, offering a new non-surgical way to achieve inch loss and body contouring with no pain, no needles, no bruising and no down time.
How does i-Lipo™ work?
The i-Lipo™ laser emits low levels of laser energy, which creates a chemical signal in the fat cells, breaking down stored biochemicals into free fatty acids and glycerol and releasing them though channels in the cell membranes. These fatty acids and glycerol are then transported around the body your bloodstream to the tissues that will use them during metabolism to create energy. This process of fatty acid release is a natural response of the body when the body needs to use stored energy reserves, so i-Lipo™ is not creating any unnatural reaction in the body nor does it affect or damage any surrounding structures such as skin, blood vessels and peripheral nerves.
A short period of exercise (ideally 40 minutes of exercise) post treatment will support the metabolism or burn of the fatty chemicals, helping to eliminate the fat from the body.
Why i-Lipo™?
Clinical studies1 have shown i-Lipo™ to be, in some cases, comparable to results achieved by liposuction. Ultrasound imagery shows up to 30% reduction in the fat layer depth after just one treatment. Additional treatments can improve results further. Results may be seen immediately after each treatment as the fat cell contents are released. Light exercise post treatment may also help can accelerate the removal of the released fat.
Is i-Lipo™ safe and painless?
i-Lipo™ uses low levels of visible red laser light to create a safe and painless bio-stimulation effect in the targeted fat tissue. This stimulation is of the normal chemical pathways which the body uses to free up energy resources when required, so i-Lipo™ does not produce any abnormal effects in the body or damage body tissue such as cells, blood vessels or neighbouring nerves or vital organs. The treatment can be performed on all skin types and body areas where unwanted fat is stored and you can return to normal activity immediately after treatment.
Immediate results
Typically a 2-4cm loss in abdomen circumference can be achieved with every treatment. A course of 8 treatments is recommended over 4 weeks with 2 treatments per week.
Targeted fat reduction
i-Lipo™ can target fat reduction in specific problem areas. By positioning the laser pads on the target area such as chin, upper arms, abdomen or thighs; fat can be broken down and removed specifically from that area.
Affordable treatment
Spire Manchester is proud to be the first hospital in the country to use the new i-Lipo™ system here in the UK.
1, Treatment outcomes recorded in low level laser diode treatments for fat reduction and body shaping – A retrospective review Freeman et al West London Dermatology Clinic & Laser Skin Clinic Cardiff.