Phosphatidylcholine as an excellent fat burner

Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) is a gylcerophospholipid that is involved in the metabolism of several lipid compounds. Phosphatidylcholine is widely found in the cell membranes of plants and animals and as an ingredient of fat dispersions (milk).

PPC acts as a supplier of choline, which is needed for sell membrane integrity and to facilitate the movement of fats in and out of the cells.

PPC is an excellent fat burner and many mesotherapy practitioners use PPC by itself for weight loss. However, many practioners prefer to use cocktails made up of combinations of caffeine, PPC etc to be more effective.

Carboxy Therapy for cellulite free body

Carboxytherapy is another treatment tried six months ago.The simple technique claims to dramatically improve the appearance of cellulite by improving local tissue metabolism and perfusion. Treatments are rapid, but uncomfortable. You will feel the parts being treated balloon as the gas being flowed in by puncture holes made by needles, about 30G.

How is Carboxytherapy being administered?

It is a non surgical method. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is infiltrated into the subcutaneous tissue through a tiny 30G needle (0.3mm in diameter). From the injection point, the carbon dioxide diffuses easily into adjacent tissues. Needles will then be held firmly at the respective positions using a surgical tape. The treatment will be administered by the physician throughout of helped by a nurse or assistant and alcohol swaps being wiped at the punctured parts throughout to reduce discomfort.

How does the carbon dioxide work?

Carboxytherapy works in two complimentary ways. Firstly, and quite simply carbon dioxide mechanically kills fat cells but supposedly bursting them.

Secondly, it also has a strong vasodilatory effect (causes dilation of blood vessels) on the capillaries in the area. Wider vessels mean bigger and stronger blood flow to the area, which means more oxygen. The increase in oxygen is important because it eliminates the built up fluid from between the cells. The end result is fewer fat cells and firmer subcutaneous tissue. A vast reduction of cellulite can be observed even after two sessions of treatments.

My personal experience

Nevertheless, the treatment is not comfortable. The areas surrounding the injection sites will be inflated for 10 to 20 minutes as CO2 is being infiltrated. The level of comfort will decrease during the procedure.

Between 10 and 20 sessions are necessary to eliminate cellulite. Ideally they should be carried out every other day, although sometimes two or even one session per week will be sufficient due to the level of pain. This will depend on the extent of your cellulite. Each session lasts between 10 to 15 minutes.
After the 5th session you will see that your skin looks noticeably healthier. Around the 8-10 session mark, you will appreciate that your subcutaneous tissue is firmer. Before the treatment program ends you will have firmer, cellulite free skin. From my personal point of view, one will be advised not to sign up a course of treatments. Due to the level of pain and uncomfortableness, one might even give up half way through the process. An alternative way to get rid of cellulite or maintenance programme such as endermologie will be highly recommended. Endermologie is very comfortable and its effectiveness is not any less than Carboxytherapy. Therefore, a person like me who loves to try out all available treatments will only recommend Carboxytherapy to satisfy your curiosity rather than a long term maintenance cellulite reduction programme.

There are no restrictions on any activities after the treatment. Activities can be resumed as soon as possible.

Revitalising treatment of Cellulite and promoting inch loss using Mesotherapy (Mesolipo)

I have tried numerous cocktails for cellulite reduction and inch loss of course (for the past 5 years at leat). CelluCare from France so far has given me the most effective and satisfactory results in a short time. Fatty deposits appeared to diminish while skin firmness increases. Cellulite is also reduced and skin appeared to be smoother and free of cellulite.

Its fat burning ingredients are as follows:

Caffeine which helps to encourage fat lipolysis, swelling and fat storage reduction.

Hyaluronic acid which acts synergistically with Caffeine facilitates fats hydrolysis, reduces water retention, smoothens skin's surface. It assists in tightening the skin even after one session of mesotherapy.

Manganese, Zinc and Cobalt are trace elements that treats cellulite, repairs skin and also revitalise skin by its anti free radicals effects.

Verdict: My love handles have reduced dramatically. And I have continued treatments on other areas of my body such as inner thighs and lower abdomen. Each area required around 5 to 6 sessions for satisfactory results.

Definition of Mesotherapy

In basic terms, mesotherapy is a non-invasive procedure which involves injecting a customized cocktail of substances that can include...
1) vitamins
2) minerals
3) medications
4) amino acids like L-carnitine
...just underneath the surface of your skin. (http://www.mesotherapyhandbook.com/)
Invented in the 1950s by a French doctor by the name of Michel Pistor, mesotherapy is becoming an approach with many new innovations. You'll often hear names like MesoGlowTM, MesoPeelTM, MesoBoostTM and lipodissolve. Each is derived from the basic principles of mesotherapy.
Originally, mesotherapists would puncture the skin with a syringe and inject the treatment solution by hand. Though this process is still used in parts of the world, many mesotherapists are now using specially-made machines (called mesotherapy injection guns).
Injection guns are typically handheld electric instruments that use a tube and needle system. One end is a sterilized needle that is attached to a tube filled with a treatment solution.
However, Mesotherapy should not be considered as a replacement for a healthy lifestyle. Again the General Rule applies. Exercise yourself to health and fitness in the long run. Mesotherapy is just a solution to your current problem.

Side effects: Slight to severe bruising, discomfort and/ or pain might be experienced depending on individuals, medical practioners administering the procedure as well as the coctails used.

Endermologie (LPG Cellu M6)

What is cellulite
Cellulite only happen to females, again it shows how lucky you men are.
Cellulite results from a build-up of fat in the adipocytes (subcutaneous fat c ells) and the retention of water surrounding the areas. As the adipocytes continue to grow, the envelopes containing them lose their shape and pull on their cutaneous anchoring points, giving the skin the so called ‘orange peel’ appearance.
Blood circulation is reduced causing stagnation of the metabolic waste, nutritional impoverishment and congestion of the connective tissue. It causes the connective tissue to lose its elasticity and becoming fibrous. Exercises and stringent dieting will not help in getting rid of cellulite. It will only help in preventing new cellulite from forming and not eliminate the existing ones.

Cure to Cellulite
The LPG technology or endermologie, which has been in use for more than 2 decades, enables the cellulite to be less visible and many patients are satisfied with the results as many of them have cellulite free thighs and/or buttocks after a course of 15 sessions, 2 to 3 sessions per week.
The technology reharmonise the connective tissue and increase both blood and lymph circulation, therefore promoting the elimination of metabolic waste.
Results: A slimmer, more contoured and smoother firmer skin. Inch loss is for sure, some people even experience weight reduction.

Additional benefits: Relaxing and increase blood circulation similar to a body massage, no products being applied and therefore suitable for people with sensitive skins. Complements laser lipolisis, laser sculpt procedures.

Duration: 45 to 50 minutes at the rate of 2 to 3 sessions per week.
Patients will be required to wear a LPG bodywear (RM90 to RM100 each) and are advised to purchase one for personal hygiene sake.

Price range: RM300 to 500 per session

My personal experience: I find that endermologie (usually known as M6) is the best treatment for cellulite as well as for inch loss (non-invasive technique). It is very comfortable and relaxing. Its benefits can be felt immediately even after one session. Pants or skirts appeared to be looser. Trust me!!! One session can actually tell it all!!!!

Laserlipolisis (Laser Sculpt)

The latest non-invasive technology for removing excess fat deposits of specific areas of body. Areas targeted upon are tummy (above or below the navel), arms (usually called bye bye arms due to its flabbiness), excess fats bulging out above the bra line, inner and outer thighs. This procedure is suitable for both men and women.
The membrane of the fat cells are broken down using its special laser system and will be eliminated by the body in its most natural manner.
Benefits:
· Suitable to treat areas where patients are not ideal candidates for liposuction.
· No down time. After the procedure, one can resumes normal activities even thought vigorous exercise is not advised.
· No bruising or excessive blood loss.
· Immediate inch loss from the day of the procedure with the slight aspiration of the fats melted.
Duration
The whole procedure takes approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Pre procedure
· Avoid smoking or drinking the day of the procedure.
· Any medical history to be given to the doctor.
Post procedure
· Advised to wear a medical compression garment (costs around RM200 to RM400) to promote recovery. It will help to reduce swelling if any.
· Avoid vigorous exercise for 4 days to 1 week depending on areas treated. Vigorous massages to be avoided up to 2 weeks.
· Buy additional water resistant plasters to be changed after showers.
· Suggest to do endermologie twice a week after the procedure to further firm and tighten the skin.
Cost of the procedure: RM4,000 to RM5,000 per area depending on the number of areas being treated
My personal experience
I have my fats on the outer thighs (known as the saddle bags) laser sculpted 2 years ago at Biogenesis Clinique. I am one of the first few early birds as being me, I am always looking for new and fast procedures to lose the tiny bit of fats bulging out here and there.

I was required to fill up a form informing the doctor of my current health condition as well as any allergy to medication. My thighs were being photographed as well as being measured. I was then required to change into a disposable gown and being led to a clean room. In side the room, the doctor plus a medical assistant were already prepared to laser sculpt me. I was given an IV sedation. However, I was awake during the whole procedure even thought I can’t feel the pain as the areas have been injected with local anesthetic. During the procedure, the doctor was communicating to me as well as assuring me that the procedure was fine.
The procedure took around 2 hours. I was asked to wear a medical compression garment (shorts) for at least 2 to 4 weeks for 6 to 8 hours a day. I was also asked to buy some water resistant plasters to be changed after each shower for 2 days.
My results are as follows:
Immediately after the procedure
Slight swelling due to the solutions being injected. Some liquid can been seen oozing out the tiny nick doctor made. However, no pain is felt.
1st to 2nd day
Swelling subsided tremendously. My outer thighs seemed to be smaller than before. Liquid stopped oozing out on the 2nd day.
1st week
Measured. One inch loss for both thighs. NO changes in weight.
2nd week
Measured. Additional half inch reduction is observed for both thighs.
1st month
Measured. Total of 2 inches lost for both thighs compared to before.
3rd month
Measured. Total of 1.5 inch lost for each thigh.

Verdict
Will for sure recommend this procedure for those who have tried all kinds of slimming treatments offered or available (like myself of course). And Laser Sculpt is suitable for people who does not have the time to visit slimming centres weekly or twice weekly.
At the end of the day, the total costs of the slimming course will definitely exceed the cost of one laser sculpt procedure. Furthermore, the laser sculpt will give the inch loss result expected from the clients.