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Dr. Richard Asarch to be 1 of only 100 physicians in the country to use ultrasound to treat fatty areas.
UltraShape™ contouring is first non-invasive means to trim troublesome fat
June 18,2007
DENVER, CO - A revolutionary, non-invasive way to trim up to 2 cm’s of fat from the abdomen, flanks and thighs is awaiting FDA approval. Once that’s achieved, Dr. Richard Asarch will be one of only 100 physicians nationwide to offer UltraShape™ contouring in his Englewood, CO dermaSpa.
The treatment, explains Dr. Asarch, is the first of its kind that doesn’t require surgical liposuction to harvest fat cells from the body. In the last couple of years, a newer form of lipo, called liposelection, has been used to surgically and selectively harvest fat with a focus on reshaping and improving the look of the remaining body tissue.
Now comes UltraShape, redefining re-contouring of body fat in the most extraordinary way possible because it is non-surgical and requires no downtime at all. Dr. Asarch expects the FDA to give its approval for U.S. use by fall of this year.
The UltraShape procedure—already performed more than 30,000 times in 45 countries outside the United States—uses ultrasound to target and disrupt fat cells, leaving surrounding structures such as skin, blood vessels, and nerves intact. The lysed fat cells in the treated areas are eliminated through the body naturally vs. being sucked out through an incision.
Another benefit of UltraShape over liposuction is in the software, meaning technology. Applying a pre-determined treatment algorithm minimizes the risk of contour irregularities, a common side effect of liposuction, which is a highly technique-sensitive surgical procedure.
Treatments, scheduled at one-month intervals, show a significant reduction in subcutaneous fat thickness within the targeted area. The procedure can be used on the abdomen, outer thighs (saddle bags), flanks (love handles) and inner thighs, inner knees and even enlarged breasts on men.
Performed in the office, the procedure requires no anesthesia or sedation, with insignificant reported instances of patient discomfort. After treatment, patients immediately resume their daily routines and there is no need for maintenance treatments.
After only three treatments, the average reduction in fat thickness measures 2.28 cm and the circumference of the area is reduced by a mean of 3.95 cm. While a patient’s weight remains the same, the effectiveness of the UltraShape treatment is measured by the reduction in fat thickness assessed by both ultrasound measurements and by circumference measurements.
Just two months after being named “Product of the Uear” by the Ultrasonic Industry Association, UltraShape Ltd., the manufacturer of this amazing technology., has already introduced a second generation system called UltraShape Contour I version 2 at the May 2007 meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. The upgraded system features new software and a new illumination system to improve power management and performance of the tracking and guidance system to optimize the UltraShape experience. Additionally this newest iteration of the UltraShape uses LED lighting with an integrated camera that is more precise and provides a softer light in the treatment room, enhancing the overall experience.
Reach the Asarch Center for Dermatology and Laser by calling 303.761.7797 or visit Dr. Asarch online at drasarch@asarchcenter.com.
