Ultrasound and Radiofrequency

For What Purpose Are Ultrasound & Radiofrequency Waves Used?

This system includes a non-invasive treatment aiming at regional slimming and skin tightening by way of decreasing volumes of the fatty tissues with the ultrasound and radiofrequency waves. For example the device named as exilis includes this system.

In this system, the mechanical energy of ultrasound and the dual radiofrequency energy are simultaneously and together sent to the fatty tissues. A special tip providing this energy to reach to the fat mass in the targeted depth and this fatty tissue to be heated is used. On the tip there is a thermometer that provides the temperature desired to be on the patient’s skin surface (39.5 – 42.5 ºC) to be continuously measured and to be kept in this range. Not to go out of the desired temperature ratings, it is required to adjust continuously the output values of the ultrasound and radiofrequency energy. Moreover, a cooler in the tip provides cooling the surface and keeping the structure of the skin by touching on the skin. The mechanical energy of ultrasound and the dual radiofrequency energy together help in decreasing volume of the fatty tissues and tightening of the skin texture.

Because it has effect in opening the fibrotic matrix fat structures in addition to the regional slimming, it is also effective in cellulite. It gets quite rapid and positive results in the areas where receiving response in hard with other slimming methods such as arms, back side regions and on-knees regions.

Embedded Energy Flow Control System (EFC) helps the treatment to be fast and effective by providing regular energy distribution.

It has been tested clinically. It has been stated in the studies conducted that it does not have any side effect in the internal organs.

How Many Sessions Is Required and What Is the Session Interval?

4-6 sessions are sufficient. The session interval is 7-14 days.

Is There Any Ache or Pain?

No.

To Whom Cannot the Application Be Performed or Risky?

• It is recommended to do liver and kidney function tests before application.
• The application cannot be performed to those who have pregnancy doubts and who are pregnant.
• The application cannot be performed in persons with embolism and lymphatic system circulation disorder.
• The application cannot be performed in cancer patient, persons receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
• The application cannot be performed in persons who had tuberculosis in the recent time.
• The application cannot be performed in persons with liver and kidney function disorder.
• The application cannot be performed in persons with pace maker.
• The application cannot be performed in epilepsy patients.
• The application cannot be performed in persons who have metal prosthesis (hip prosthesis), implant, plaque, nail, screw etc. in the application area.
• The application cannot be performed in cases of acute infection.

Cases Which the Application Is Not Recommended For or Satisfactory Results Cannot Be Gotten In

• It is not recommended to perform application in breastfeeding mothers in the breastfeeding period. It is recommended to pass a 6 month period after the breastfeeding period for hormonal balance to fit.
• It is recommended for persons with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to use medication during applications.
• Because a sufficient response could not be gotten from the application, it is not recommended for the hypothyrodism and diabetic patients. But application can be performed. Since the pain threshold is high in the diabetic patients, it is required to take further care. In the obese patients, getting response from applications is harder and diet support is necessary. .
• In persons with intra-vaginal spiral (intra uterine device), if the spiral used is not metal containing, application can be performed. If the spiral is metallic containing; abdominal and waist region applications should not absolutely be performed (it may cause the intra uterine necrotic regions), it is necessary to be careful also about other regions.

Cases and Advices to Take Into Consideration Before and After Application

• Performing the applications till 3-4 days before and after the menstrual period is not recommended for the reason that the body is oedematous and the pain threshold is low. In the menstrual period; salt, coffee, green tea, cola drinks and tea should be cut down.
• The person to be performed application in should start to drink 2.5 – 3 liter water per day before the application. She should continue also after the application.
• Till 3 days after the application; it is required not to do heavy physical movements, to enter in hamam and sauna, but warm shower can be taken. Slight walks can be taken.
• After 4th day of the application, brisk walking and low calorie, protein and vegetable weighted nutrition are recommended.
• It is recommended to persons to be performed application in not to drink alcohol within the application period.
• After the application, if persons will drink tea and coffee, it is recommended them to drink extra 1 glass of water for each 1 cup.
• During the applications, metallic containing objectives should not be on the person (necklace, ring, watch, bracelet, metallic bra clasp etc.)
• In the course of measuring, post-application bladder of the person should be empty.