Med Sculpt
Cellulite is a democratic affliction – but it doesn’t come with the power of veto, unfortunately. Every year, a new batch of high-tech treatments claims to offer checks and balances. Here, we examine the promises of five of the latest.
What it is: Med Sculpt
How it works: This FDA-approved handheld device delivers ultrasonic energy that helps dissolve fat cells, most of which are then excreted in the urine. It also supposedly breaks up the connective bands that trap fat and create cellulite, in turn diminishing its bumpy look.
Second opinion: “Ultrasound does penetrate more deeply than some of its fat-fighting predecessors,” says David E. Bank, associate in clinical dermatology at Columbia University/Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
“However, the amount of energy needed to destroy these bands is inordinately high.” He adds that even if the bands were severed, they would reform within 6 to 12 months.
Cost: $150 to $250 per treatment, six to ten treatments needed. To be continued… [via]
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