Cosmetic surgery is not for everyone; some patients are too worried or skittish about surgery or simply not a good candidate for surgical fat reduction procedures. Fortunately today there are new products and treatments which allow you to shape your body or reduce fat without going under the knife. One quick and effective non-surgical option is called Exilis, a new technology that combines ultrasound, high radio frequencies and instant cooling, stimulating the skin’s fatty cells to quickly remove fat.
The Radio Frequency produced by Exilis, penetrates the deepest skin layers and heats up the fat cells, causing them to increase their metabolism and release excess fat. It is a fairly comfortable experience and most patients get through it with no down time or discomfort. No pre-op medication is required. Numbing creams are not recommended because they change the resistance of the skin.
The Exilis treatment should not be carried out on any patient with metal replacement parts in the region to be treated (artificial limbs, kneecaps, plates in the spine). One way to think of it; if you can have an MRI, then you can safely undergo RF treatments such as Exilis. Pregnancy and cancer are also red flags. The patient must be aware that Exilis will not produce the same results as a surgical abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck).
If you do not wish to undergo surgery, then you are probably a good candidate for Exilis. What should you expect after the treatment? First of all, if you maintain a good diet and stick to a reasonable exercise program, you can expect to maintain your results for a long time. Furthermore, if you maintain a good lifestyle and don’t gain too much weight after the treatments, you may only need the full treatment program once. You should follow up with your surgeon to discuss skin tightening options once you have lost more weight.
In closing, Exilis can be a fast and painless alternative to surgery for fat reduction or body shaping, which will provide noticeable results in most cases. According to research, there is no harm to body organs, it is proven by biochemical testing, and is clinically tested.
He is an active member of the Bayside Medical Center at Mercy Hospital where he performs most of his surgeries. He also holds privileges in several other South Florida Hospitals.
Dr. Okpaku graduated from the prestigious Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, relocating later to Miami to where he completed his general surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital University of Miami. He went on to complete a Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Texas Health and Science Center, in San Antonio.
