We have all seen it. That bulge around the belt. The love handles at the sides of the waist. The middle age spread. The pudge. The paunch. The spare tire. The gut. And although a slight amount of overhang may seem tolerable we would be happier without it and definitely healthier.
Known as truncal obesity, that flab located in the abdominal area of the body as opposed to the limbs or neck, increases the risk of many physical conditions. People having this condition are less apt to be seen in social functions such as on the beach or sunbathing near a pool, and can easily become distant from others because they feel out of place or self-conscious about their appearance. The longer this condition persists, the worse the behavior becomes until the person feels completely anti-social and alienated from others.
On top of the emotional distress this extra fat can cause, obesity needs to be treated for what it is. Obesity is associated with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high blood cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels. This excess body fat underlies 64% of cases of diabetes in men and 77% of cases in women. Obese workers on average have higher rates of work absenteeism and use more disability leave, thereby increasing costs for employers and decreasing productivity. Obese people are less likely to be hired for a job and are less likely to be promoted as those of leaner body proportions.
Yet no matter how many sit-ups and crunches are completed, no matter how many laps are swum, stairs are climbed, miles are run, or years in a gym hefting tons of iron, some people cannot seem to rid their bellies and waists of excess fat deposited over the years.
But today, thanks to technological advancements and medical research proved over many years in Europe and now increasing in the U.S., a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for body contouring, skin tightening, long-term cellulite reduction, and fat removal is available called Lipo Ex™. Lipo Ex™ is one of the latest, most talked-about procedures on the minimally invasive map. There's no downtime, no inflammation, and no needles.
Proving much faster results than the current non-surgical treatments available, Lipo Ex™uses mono-polar and bi-polar radio frequency to increase the body's core temperature to dissolve fat cells without affecting any other structures in the body. A person relaxes lying down on a bed for an hour at least once a week for a few weeks as it melts and eliminates fat through the body's natural elimination processes.
"Lipo Ex™ gets to the fat on your body that you can't get rid of," states Dr. Janna Massar, Internist, Plano Internal Medicine Assoc. "Even the stubborn belly bulge that many women have from giving birth, or menopause, and men get from drinking alcohol."
Studies have shown that Lipo Ex™ offers up to 5 inches in circumference loss measured at two locations (not 30) and an average of 10 pounds in fat loss in just five weeks. The effective technique also targets the unhealthy visceral fat that not even liposuction can treat. And for those who have already tried the surgical route, Lipo Ex™ can smooth out post-lipo lumps and bumps, leaving smoother and more natural body curves and contours.
The procedure can not only reshape your body, it can rejuvenate your face. In essence, it could smooth and tighten your body from head to toe as it affects only the targeted areas you choose to melt fat from by massaging rounded, heated probes over the desired areas.
"There are two separate applications-one for the face and one for the body," says Dr. Massar. "When we're on the face, we're using a more superficial probe and not actually going deep enough to be melting fat." A subcutaneous device (on the Lipo Ex™ machine) is utilized for firming and tightening the facial skin. "It stimulates muscle tone, minimizes wrinkles, increases blood flow, and smoothes fine lines," Dr. Massar states.
With all the contraptions, and machines used to firm, strengthen, tone and build bodies, the addition of Lipo Ex™ treatments can complete the results that all the effort and sweat cannot. And the body will be healthier for it. Think of Lipo Ex™ as tailoring a suit of clothes. Sure, a high-priced suit looks great, but with a little bit of tailoring it will look, fit, and feel even better. So will your body.
Say goodbye to man-boobs, love handles, spare tires, and double chins. Say hello to firmer and slimmer thighs, hips, waist, and legs. The entire body will feel better and look better. And with a leaner shape comes more confidence and self esteem. More enjoyment from life and more interaction with people—what more could be asked for from a healthy body and a healthy disposition?