Non-Surgical Liposuction: Sculpsure® and Pellevé

Great advances are being made in the aesthetics industry, and one of the most significant improvements is the development of low or even non-invasive procedures. So, what is a non-invasive procedure? These are treatments that do not involve incisions to the flesh, allowing you to avoid the need for general anaesthetic, which means less discomfort, a quicker recovery, and less risk of infections or adverse reactions. And without so much medical attention, the costs are minimised too!

Why Choose Juvea Medical?

Juvea Medical is a well-established medical and aesthetic practice. It is owned and run by a team of highly qualified doctors and clinicians, most of whom are leaders in education, research, and ethical guidance.

Always at the forefront of the latest developments in fat reduction and skin rejuvenation, Juvea Medical has successfully progressed to less or non-invasive methods such as laser liposuction. Partnering with Cynosure, we use the first FDA-cleared laser treatment for non-invasive lipolysis—the Sculpsure® system.

We are also able to supplement these newer techniques with other groundbreaking methods, such as the Pellevé® system. This skin tightening device uses radiofrequency energy at the point where the skin and fat layers meet. It is one of the most successful and pleasant treatments available today.

Benefits of Non-Surgical Liposuction

There are many benefits to having non surgical liposuction type procedures to address excessive fatty areas of the face or body. No large cuts or even small incisions to the skin means:

You can avoid the need for a general anaesthetic; therefore, there are fewer serious risks to your health.
There is no need for an anaesthetist, resulting in a lower cost to you.
Pain and discomfort are drastically minimised.
You can expect a much quicker recovery—getting back to normal within days rather than weeks.
You should have less risk of infections.
You should have less risk of adverse reactions.
There is less scarring.

Different Types of Non-Invasive Liposuction-Style Methods

Laser Liposuction

Also known as lipolysis, laser liposuction is an advanced system for reducing small fatty areas of flesh that refuse to shift from dieting and/or exercise. Laser lipolysis can be combined with conventional methods and is proving to be highly effective for men and women of all ages. This method is often referred to as laser fat removal.

The procedure requires no local anaesthetic or sedation as it is completely non-invasive. The device is fitted to the area of the body requiring treatment. The laser light device then targets the unwanted fat cells. These fat cells are then removed naturally via the body’s lymphatic system over the following weeks. Many patients ask, does non-surgical lipo really work? Yes, it has been effective in achieving optimal results.

Fat Freezing

At Juvea Medical, we use SculpSure, which works by heating the fat rather than freezing it. Many patients are interested in this unique procedure because it is non-invasive and requires virtually no downtime. We have found SculpSure to be more beneficial than fat-freezing for many reasons. The fat cells are heated to the optimum temperature, and, over a period of a few weeks, the fatty tissue is eliminated naturally through the body’s lymphatic system. Juvea Medical partners with SculpSure. This process is ideal for small body parts, such as the chin and knees and the male chest area—the problem commonly referred to as “manboobs.”

Body Contouring

Body contouring is a term for certain procedures and an approach to improving the appearance of lumpy, uneven skin. The Cynosure system, Sculpsure®, works by smoothing areas of the body through a combination of ultrasound and radiofrequency technologies. This treatment simultaneously eliminates stubborn fat, cellulite, wrinkles, and sagging skin and is ideal for patients with small or multiple problem areas. With minimal invasion, body contouring offers excellent results, reduced risks, and very little downtime.

Skin Tightening

Quite often, liposuction-type treatments will require some extra help. Because liposuction and other methods remove fat from deep within the flesh, the skin’s surface is left a little loose. It’s a bit like a cushion cover that has lost its cushion! Depending upon your age, the condition of your skin, and how much fat removal you aim for, you might benefit from some skin rejuvenation. Patients often seek ways to tighten skin on the face and tighten the stomach skin post-treatment.

The Pellevé® system treats wrinkles, skin laxity, jowls, and neck skin. It is ideal for addressing problems such as under-eye bags or dark circles and the “smokers” lip lines. It works by using radiofrequency energy and building up heat at the point where the skin meets the fatty layers. This process encourages the growth of new collagen, helping to stimulate collagen production. Patients report noticeable improvements from just one procedure, although 2-3 applications will give optimal results.

What Areas Can Be Treated?

Most areas of the body and face can be treated through one of these non-invasive methods for fat reduction. Where you have experienced a chronic (meaning over a long period) fatty area of the body, there is a solution for elimination or reduction. It will depend upon your specific problem, and your consultant will consider many factors, such as how long you have been unhappy with your size or condition, before recommending the correct treatment for you. Typically, patients are having these areas of the body treated:

Abdomen

The stomach area and its abdominal surroundings are the most commonly requested treatment areas. Young and old, large and small, men and women can spend years dieting and/or exercising. If you’re struggling with loose skin on the stomach, laser liposuction could be a suitable option.

Arms (“Bingo Wings”)

This delicate area on the arms is becoming more commonly requested by women. This is due to the area being almost impossible to improve with exercise, especially after the age of around 40. If weight loss has been drastic and sudden, the connection between muscle and flesh is sometimes irreparable; therefore, liposuction is often the only solution. Laser liposuction is ideal for this problem as the incisions are minute, and therefore, scarring is virtually non-existent. Many patients ask, how to remove bingo wings? Laser lipo is an effective solution.

Breasts (Women)

Due to hormones and hereditary traits, some women find they can never shift the excess fat from the breast area. Breast reduction techniques have changed over recent years, and laser liposuction is being used as an effective method in treating this area. Achieving symmetry is important, and therefore, equipment such as the Sculpsure® device can offer greater accuracy at the time of surgery and very good results when the patient has fully recovered.

Buttocks

Our “sitting flesh” can be problematic for some surgical procedures due to the resting pressure and deep muscle activity required for this part of our anatomy. Because laser liposuction offers minimal trauma to the flesh, patients can expect to see great results with little discomfort and a speedy recovery time.

Hip Flanks (“Love Handles”)

The area below the waist and above the hips can be highly resistant to all attempts at weight loss. This is often associated with ageing, and reduction here is only achieved if drastic, unhealthy weight loss affects the rest of the body. Laser liposuction is ideal for this part of the body. Depending upon the volume and your health history, your Juvea consultant will confirm the suitability of this procedure.

Knees

The knees are not typically known for being a big fat-storing area; however, many people do have large knees in relation to their legs, and sometimes this is due to small pockets of fat. The accuracy and skill that can be applied through the laser liposuction technique means patients can see a greatly improved shape in their legs. Care is needed to achieve symmetry, and your consultant will advise on realistic expectations.

Male Chest, Gynecomastia (“Man Boobs”)

For men, having excess flesh in this area can make them feel less masculine and can badly affect their self-confidence. Similar to women’s breast surgery, the reduction and reshaping for this part of the body through laser liposuction is perfectly suited. The Sculpsure® device delivers accurate and subtle results with minimal trauma to this delicate area of the body.

Neck and Jowls

Another ageing/hereditary problem area. Once gained, the fat around this area is virtually impossible to shift through activity/exercise. Unless the person loses a drastic, unhealthy level of weight all over, they will never see an improvement unless they opt for medical treatment. Depending upon the severity of the condition, including excessive skin, it might be that a combination of methods, including some surgery, will be needed. Your Juvea consultant will be best able to advise you on the type of liposuction that will suit you.

Thighs (Inner and Outer)

For women, the inner thighs can be forever loose or uneven. The fittest athletes can have that little bit of inner wobble, which is seen as undesirable, no matter your sex or age. The flesh on the inner thighs is very difficult to tone and easily “relaxes” back to its natural state.

Outer thighs can usually be worked on by exercise and diet, but some people experience a stubborn layer of fat that simply will not shift. In both situations, laser liposuction acts as a highly successful solution to these problem areas.

What Are the Results?

In all procedures, most patients say the results are exactly or even better than expected. Smoother, firmer skin is the first thing people notice, and because of this, some patients can also see a more youthful appearance on the surface of the skin. Size reduction will vary from patient to patient; for some, this will be a subtle change, while others experience quite a large amount of fat reduction.

Because of the nature of the fat-freezing procedure, the fatty tissue is eliminated more slowly over a period of weeks via the body’s lymphatic system. Therefore, full results might not be seen as quickly as, say, the laser liposuction.

Realistic attainment is set at your first consultation, and depending upon your choice of procedure, you can expect to see an improvement in your shape and/or size within weeks.

The Procedure

Each of our non-invasive treatments starts with a thorough assessment during the consultation with the Juvea clinician.

Once you have made your choice, your booking will be made for a day that is suitable for you when you are able to have a day of low-level activity following the treatment.

The procedure will be carried out at our new location: 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PY. Depending upon the type of fat-reducing or skin rejuvenation treatment, a mild anaesthetic solution may be applied to the area.

Most treatments take only 1-2 hours, but this will depend upon the area being treated and the type of procedure you have chosen.

Because there is no need for a general anaesthetic or sedation, recovery is very quick.

With liposuction, compression garments will be applied to the area, and you will receive instructions on managing these at home.

You will receive a Patient Brochure at the time of your consultation. The brochure will contain full process and recovery details for the treatment you have chosen. If you have any questions, please contact a Juvea clinician today to discuss your concerns.

What Are the Risks?

SculpSure, body contouring, and Pellevé are virtually non-invasive; therefore, risks to your health are minimised. This is one of the most advantageous benefits of these treatments.

There is still the potential for adverse reactions, and where there are small incisions, there is a risk of infection. On rare occasions, a patient might react to the device itself, but in all cases, prompt and appropriate action will prevent any serious harm and avoid scarring.

Alternatives to Non-Surgical Liposuction

For those with more complex problems and those who have lost a large amount of weight and now have excess skin, the non-invasive options are not always adequate. A surgical procedure combining traditional liposuction and a “tummy tuck” (or abdominoplasty) might offer the best solution. Many patients also seek ways on how to tighten skin on the face and how to tighten stomach skin after significant weight loss.

The size reduction is noticeable very soon after the body has settled post-operation. The tummy tuck part of the procedure offers a more bespoke approach to fat reduction. You and the surgeon can discuss how best to reduce and reshape the abdominal area (with reasonable expectations), giving you the size and shape you are suited to.

Because the combined liposuction and tummy tuck operation is a surgical operation, you will receive all the testing and care required throughout the procedure.

FAQs

We have set out a number of questions that patients have when considering fat reduction and skin rejuvenation methods. We think most of these will address your concerns, but if you need further information, please contact a Juvea clinician.

Is Laser Liposuction More Expensive Than Other Liposuction Treatments?

Laser liposuction is one of the newest methods for fat removal. At Juvea Medical, we charge less than the surgical option, but this is relative in terms of body coverage. The majority of treatment costs are calculated to factor in the expense of new innovative technology, staffing needs, and aftercare. So prices continue to vary based on this and consumer demand. Please contact our staff at Juvea Medical to discuss pricing options.

Will I Need to Take Time Off Work for the Less Invasive Treatments?

You should not need to plan for any downtime. If you have a very demanding job or your work is manual or involves heavy lifting, it is best to find time where you can take it a bit easier.

How Long Will the Results Last?

In most cases, the fat loss is permanent. If your outcome is highly successful and has met your aims, it is very unlikely that you will experience an adverse change in the quality of your size/shape. However, people vary, and further weight gain or changes to the contours in the treated area cannot be ruled out. Your Juvea consultant will be able to talk you through the long-lasting results we see from our patients and answer any questions you have about this aspect of the treatment.

Will the Fat Come Back to the Area or Even Find Its Way to Another Area?

SculpSure offers permanent fat reduction. Areas treated by liposuction can still store some fat in the future (if the patient gains weight), but due to the procedure, it might not appear as it did before. Future weight gain through ageing, pregnancy, medical conditions, or disability cannot be ruled out.

Are Non-Invasive Treatments Less Successful Than Surgical Liposuction?

The non-invasive options are getting better and better. Improving technologies and techniques are producing more successful and long-term results. However, there are certain conditions where these newer, less invasive methods are not the best option. Clinical obesity over a period of time is a serious condition, and it might be that traditional surgery is required.

SculpSure Sounds Scary and Painful – Is It a Better Option Than Liposuction?

SculpSure is not at all painful. It is a gentle and subtle way to eliminate unwanted fatty tissue. Because the “waste” is drained away over a period of weeks through the body’s lymphatic system, the results can be less predictable than liposuction or other forms of body contouring.

If you have a large amount of fat to remove in an area where the surface appearance is not a priority, such as the back, you can see the progress and have another attempt if you and your consultant both think this would get the results you are looking for.

Can I Have Multiple Areas Treated and a Combination of Methods for Fat Reduction?

In many cases, yes. Your condition and the results you are aiming for will inform the choice of treatment and the combination of procedures.

How Long Does the Treatment Take?

Usually, 25 minutes to 1 hour is needed for these non-invasive procedures. It will depend upon the size of the area to be treated and the method of liposuction. Your Juvea clinician will explain these details in full at your first consultation.

Will It Be Obvious That I Have Had This Procedure?

There should be virtually zero scarring from non-invasive treatments. There might be some mild inflammation at first, but this will settle in a few days.

I Like the Idea of Boosting Liposuction with a Skin Rejuvenation Treatment; Does This Mean More Recovery Time or Risk of Reactions?

At Juvea Medical, we see these two treatments as a perfect match. Our patients tell us that having both liposuction for fat reduction followed by the Pellevé system is one of the best combinations available today, and we are now suggesting this extra procedure to improve the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. The only risk is the rare chance of an adverse reaction to the device itself, and no extra downtime is required.

Costs

These non-invasive liposuction-type procedures and complementing skin rejuvenation treatments are all slightly different from each other. While we can assure you that these treatments are safe, they are considered innovative, and therefore the market is adjusting to the demand.

At Juvea Medical, we believe that our prices are competitive with other clinics that offer these or similar treatments. It is worth noting that some clinics allow minimally qualified clinicians to perform these procedures. At Juvea Medical, we employ the most qualified professionals for all our treatments.

Please contact our team at Juvea Medical for further details on pricing and if you are keen to pursue this treatment.

Location

Juvea Medical is located at 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PY. We are conveniently situated near two tube stations (Oxford Circus and Bond Street), where there is plenty of choice in hotels, theatres, restaurants, and shops.

Conclusion

In conclusion, non-surgical liposuction techniques like Sculpsure® and Pellevé offer innovative solutions for individuals seeking to improve their body contour without the risks associated with traditional surgical methods. Many patients often wonder, is non-surgical laser lipo safe? These treatments provide a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative by employing advanced technologies that target stubborn fat and tighten skin. With benefits like reduced recovery time and less discomfort, they have become increasingly popular among those looking to enhance their appearance.

At Juvea Medical, we are dedicated to providing personalised care and expert guidance to help you achieve your desired results. If you’re considering these treatments, we invite you to consult with our experienced team to explore the best options for your unique needs.