Obesity and overweight are among the problems in today’s life, which directly endanger the beauty and health of people. Technology and medicine have made it possible to lose weight in the short term by providing non-invasive slimming devices and have allowed people to reach their ideal weight without severe adverse effects. One of the most practical and widely used technologies for non-invasive slimming is the use of cavitation. This article explains cavitation, how it works, benefits, and side effects of using this method from zero to one hundred.
What is Cavitation?
Cavitation is based on ultrasonic technology that uses ultrasonic waves to remove accumulated fat. In this technology, ultrasonic waves penetrate deep into the skin layers and break down fats. Lymphatic system is responsible for absorbing broken-down fats and excretes them from body as waste products. Among different methods for excessive obesity, cavitation is more effective and longer-lasting than other methods.
Introduction
We use ultrasound waves in low-energy imaging devices to high-energy devices with frequencies. (Above the range of hearing i.e. 20 to 20,000 Hz.) However, these waves can be generated at very high frequencies such as 2 GHz, but the highest medical bandwidth is 10 MHz. Above this range, ultrasound waves exhibit certain characteristics. Due to the size of most organs in the body, high-frequency focused waves usually cause the wave interference. Moreover, at the molecular level, resonance phenomenon is absorbing the waves.
Different values of absorption coefficient have been measured in different tissues. The highest of which is in the lungs and the lowest in adipose tissue.
Ultrasound energy affects living tissues in three ways:
Thermal effect
Cavitation
Micromechanical effect
As a matter of fact, each substance has different ultrasound wave absorption coefficient. Therefore, the heat produced in the body’s complex biological absorbed these environmental sound waves by different substances on average. The amount of heat produced in the body’s complex biological environment is not accurately predictable. The effect of heat and the resulting increase in temperature depend on 3 factors .The temporal and spatial characteristics of the wave, the absorption properties of the tissue, and the heat transfer by the fluid within the vascular system.
The distribution mechanism of Ultrasound waves In a solid environment are both longitudinally and transversely. While in liquid and quasi-liquid media, like soft tissues, Distribution is only transversely. Junctions of soft tissue and bone, absorb the transverse waves. As a result, the heat generates and damage to the periosteum of the bone occurs.
How does it work?
Cavitation is a phenomenon that occurs in the frequency range of 30-70 kHz. Most body fluids and tissues contain micro-bubbles that enlarge under the negative pressure of ultrasound waves. After reaching a certain size, they start mechanical oscillations as the amplitude of vibration and the flow of liquid increase.
The shear forces are then so much that they cause local destruction of the cellular structures, such as the membrane. (This phenomenon is called Stable Cavitation). There is also a more severe type of cavitation called transient or collapse. Which with the high power of ultrasound energy leads to the destruction of micro bubbles created in the oscillating phase. (Power >30 w/cm2).
Accurate use of ultrasound energy based on the effect of cavitation can selectively degrade cells and macromolecules. Most of the changes made in biological systems by ultrasound can be explained by the effects of heat and cavitation, however, a third mechanism may cause these effects, which is named the micromechanical effect because of insufficient knowledge of the nature of intermediate reactions between mechanical vibrations and response observed due to the effect of heat.
Things to know BEFORE having treatments?
Consult your specialist before using cavitation. In addition, we recommend you to drink plenty of water before treatment sessions. Avoiding alcoholic beverages for at least 48 hours before cavitation and discontinuing obesity medications is necessary. In addition, we recommend you to drink plenty of water before treatment sessions.
AFTER having treatments?
Specialists having requirements should perform Cavitation process. After the procedure, physicians mainly advise their patients to drink plenty of water, exercise, and avoid fatty foods and alcohol.
How many sessions do I need?
Between 3 and 10 sessions
Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes. The therapeutic effects of cavitation can be visible from the second session onwards.
Advantages of Cavitation
The most important benefits of cavitation are observation of effects in a short, and minimal pain and complications. It is worth noting that all medical and beauty devices have side effects and should be compared with each other to select the best way.
Complications
Common complications of cavitation include redness and bruising of the treatment site and headache; however, none of them stay long. After a few days of local slimming, many of the side effects disappear and the person can resume his/her routine activities without any problems.
What is the best device?
Among the devices that utilize cavitation technology, two are the most popular: the LIPOMATIC liposuction device and the EVAMATIC liposuction device, which are very modern and have few side effects. Visit the related pages on AFA website to get fully access with our information on devices.
Cavitation; The best non-invasive slimming technology
. Cavitation is one of the best technologies for non-invasive slimming. Thus, Obese people can achieve their ideal body by using this method. In the end, we suggest that if you have any questions or concerns regarding cavitation, leave us a comment below this page. AFA specialists will answer them
