One of the most popular alternatives to liposuction surgery for instant fat removal is Lipodissolve. This is particularly true in the United States whereas the popular alternative in many parts of South America and Europe is Mesotherapy. The concept of the two is actually quite similar in that they both use a needle to inject a chemical into the area to be treated. The chemical is meant to produce the desired fat reduction effect by breaking down and dissolving the fat to be removed by the body’s natural waste cleansing system.

Probably the best thing about Lipodissolve is that it can target very small or delicate regions where localized deposits of fat might be difficult to reach with other treatments including exercise and dieting. Since there it is not a surgical procedure, the treatment itself is much less risky to the patient’s overall health and well being. Some might be allergic to certain chemicals or ingredients in the injection compound which the physician will test for before beginning the treatment. Any serious complication is very rare. As with any skin related treatments, some side effects like swelling or skin irritation are possible but are usually mild and temporary discomforts that go away with time.

As a non surgical liposuction alternative, this injection technique allows for a very quick recovery time. Most typical patients of liposuction surgery will have to wait as long as several weeks to recover from a major procedure before they are able to get back to work and their normal daily activities. With a treatment like Lipodissolve, the rest period is merely a single day while excessively strenuous physical activities are obviously discouraged. Since this type of treatment removes very small traces of fat per session, some patients who desire greater changes might require multiple injection sessions to complete their treatment.

There is no doubt that American is becoming more body conscious as the rate of obesity in this country continues to reach epidemic proportions. In addition, no matter how one looks to others, most people have an issue with their own appearance and desire to improve it in some way. As a result, the desire to look better has created a highly lucrative multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow, even in this poor economy. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgery reports that cosmetic procedures have increased by nearly 85 percent in the last ten years. This includes a reported 11.5 procedures performed during 2006 alone for all kinds of plastic surgery, including Botox injections as well as Lipodissolve or liposuction for full body reshaping.

Despite its popularity, there are several things to consider before having any work done. Among them is personal safety. Before going to any aesthetic centers for cosmetic procedures (such as Lipodissolve) be sure that it’s an accredited medical facility, run by a doctor certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery here in the United States or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Both require all doctors to have at least six years of surgical experience and a minimum of three years performing plastic surgery.

It is also important to remember that cosmetic improvements are not achieved overnight. Most require several sessions. Anyone going to a Lipodissolve center, for instance, will need approximately 8 to 12 sessions before goals are realized. In addition, most results will not begin to be evident until the third treatment. In addition, while the treatments are said to be physically “painless”, they are not “painless where one’s pocketbook is concerned. Nor are results permanent. Most will probably have to be repeated in the future.