Liposuction Alternatives--What Alternatives are Best

Many who suffer from the effects of being overweight or having skin sag in unsightly places wonder if there are alternatives to costly and invasive liposuction procedures. There are other options available for those unwilling to undergo anesthesia, invasive procedures, and what could be a lengthy recovery time (especially if there are complications).

One alternative is the injection of chemicals into the body that dissolve the fat. The fat is then excreted by urination, making the procedure very simple and minimally invasive. This is one of the most popular liposuction alternatives in the United States, offering a speedy recovery time and very little risk of side effects. In addition, this procedure is popular worldwide for its ability to tone tough skin around the neck and face area, where patients may be more worried about scarring or scar tissue forming.

Mesotherapy is another liposuction alternative that is gaining popularity in the United States. Similar to chemical injection methods, doctors instead inject more holistic versions of medications into the body, with the same effect. The biggest difference between the two methods is that the needle used to inject the mesotherapy chemicals is drastically smaller than that of the other method, meaning that recovery time and injection site pain are minimized.

There are alternatives to liposuction that can offer the same (or at least very similar) results with less pain and no anesthesia. Shorter recovery time and smaller cost are also benefits, allowing more people to look and feel their best in their own skin.

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