UltraShape article is discussed in ALLURE Novemeber 2007 article, JLo on cover

UltraShape contour is discussed in Allure magazine Novemeber 2007 article, (Jennifer Lopez is on the cover). Other options in fighting the bulge are also discussed in addition to Ultrashape, inc. Liposonix and Lipodissolve or fig. The future of battling the bulge inc. a couple US University studies are also introduced, and I do and we all look forward to their results down the road, esp. if it is not surgical, nor via a needle, to lose fat.

And here is a follow up post from the writer of the Allure magazine article -

"Fat-Melting Mayhem"
"Piece of cake..." "I could not be happier..." "Did not hurt whatsoever..." Who is saying this about the fat-melting shots called lipodissolve? You may be surprised. .
By Joan Kron

"Women who read "Fat Chance" [Allure, November], about fat-melting injections, may be surprised to learn that employees working for some clinics that offer the controversial fat-melting shots lipodissolve have been submitting positive reviews about the experience on the Internet. RealSelf.com, a skin-care and cosmetic surgery website, received these submissions, and alerted Allure.

Lipodissolve uses chemicals that are not FDA-approved for injection under the skin. The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts tried to greatly restrict its use this summer, after receiving numerous complaints. (Its use is already prohibited in Brazil and Canada—and doctors using the lipodissolve procedure in the United Kingdom can no longer seek malpractice coverage from the Medical Protection Society.) In an October 9, 2007 news release issued by the St. Louis Better Business Bureau, where 90 complaints about lipodissolve have been received this year, the BBB stated that complainants "allege the procedure is ineffective and caused swelling and pain," and that Fig (formerly known as Advanced Lipo Dissolve), a major chain of lipodissolve clinics, made it difficult for them to "obtain refunds."

Essentially, lipodissolve clinics are practicing "human experimentation, due to the lack of significant data to support the claims to the consumer," says Rod Rohrich, chief of plastic surgery at the University of Texas, Southwest Medical Center.

Meanwhile, the editors of RealSelf.com received approximately 109 comments on the treatment—61 percent of which are negative; 39 percent positive. RealSelf.com suspected that several of the positive submissions might have been written by the people at companies that offer lipodissolve. A trace of computer IP addresses then revealed that the majority of these statements stemmed from employees of Fig, and a few came from employees of another lipodissolve clinic, MedSculpt. Both are clinics with multiple locations in the United States.
When asked to respond to these accusations, Fig's chief marketing officer, Rob Marandino, sent Allure a statement dated October 23, 2007, saying, "Several months ago, it became clear that current and prospective lipodissolve patients were actively utilizing the online space to post queries about the procedure, treatment expectations, and their own personal experiences. Many Fig employees and satisfied Fig patients responded to queries to provide accurate information about the procedure, address concerns, and share their own experiences.

"We quickly realized, through numerous conversations with the editorial staff of RealSelf.com that although some Fig employees were appropriately representing themselves and their professional affiliation, others were not. This clearly violates our company's online communications policy, which ensures transparency and accuracy, and all employees were reminded of our stringent guidelines. To our knowledge, this situation was resolved, and Fig employees are properly representing ourselves in online posts...We will continue to work with RealSelf.com to ensure that we are meeting its terms of use."

MedSculpt Chief Executive Officer Gary F. Jonas emailed Allure on October 24, 2007, saying, "It was not the intention of any of our employees to mislead the public in any way, and as of today, we will send out a policy statement indicating that any blog posting by them should indicate that they are currently a [MedSculpt] employee—even if their treatments may have occurred prior to employment...I can assure you that any subsequent submission to blogs will state that they are employees."

The bottom line: No matter what these companies' policies state, potential lipodissolve patients have no way of verifying the authenticity of any user-generated post about the procedure they read online—so they should be skeptical. In fact, visitors' reactions on RealSelf.com demonstrate that people are often "suspicious of glowingly positive reviews," says Eric Kennedy, head of product for the site.
To learn more about lipodissolve, read "Fat Chance" in the November issue of Allure, and the ASAPS's warning about fat-melting injections "

To view it in its entirety, click on -
http://www.allure.com/magazine/2007/11/fat_melting

Ultrashape is discussed in the Wall Street Journal, here is their story by Rhonda Rundle

Here UltraShape is talked about in the Wall Street Journal early October 2007 -

Beauty Attracts SomeVenture-Capital Beholders
By RHONDA L. RUNDLE October 13, 2007; Page B1
Consider it another beauty myth shattered.

"Venture capitalists have tended to shy away from investing in the vanity niche -- wrinkle-erasing or flab-zapping concoctions and devices -- a field better known for hype than scientific innovation. But with people spending more of their disposable income on beautifying themselves, investors are starting to express more interest in products like these.
Very Personal Investing: Some investors are lured by long-lasting antiwrinkle facial injections to rival the market leader Restylane (top) or biodegradable, removable tattoo ink (above) and fat-zapping technology such as UltraShape.

The success of the antiwrinkle drug Botox, which hit $1 billion in sales last year, has fueled much of this interest. At the same time, cosmetic lasers and other skin-treatment devices are gaining popularity in doctors' offices, shopping malls and holiday resorts. As a result, the so-called cosmetic-medicine market, though still small, is starting to attract traditional technology and life-sciences investors.

An array of venture-capital firms ranging from giant Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to influential firms such as Polaris Venture Partners poured a total of about $130 million into cosmetic medicine last year, up from about $41 million in 2005, according to the National Venture Capital Association, though that figure is rough because the business is relatively new and still fragmented.

Body contouring, skin tightening and facial rejuvenation are among the most promising fields. Other ideas include laser hair-removal devices for home use and tattoo inks that can be removed with a single treatment. Wrinkle-erasing facial fillers such as Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.'s Restylane and Allergan Inc.'s Juvéderm are already a hot market but one that is crowded with many new competitors.

One reason that investors are intrigued by cosmetic medicine is that products and devices must pass a regulatory process at the Food and Drug Administration. This hurdle makes it tougher for rivals to sell knockoffs. (It's also costly, one reason companies need venture-capital funding.)
The FDA process for products like these is typically more rigorous and time-consuming than for skin creams, makeup and other cosmetics sold by retailers in drug and department stores.
Another lure for investors Consumers are willing to shell out big bucks for treatments. Wrinkle-erasing shots and skin regimens must be regularly repeated to maintain the effect -- generating recurring payments for doctors and product sellers.

The aesthetics business is at the forefront of a sweeping health-care trend that investors are striving to figure out. "We fundamentally believe that health care is going to be increasingly shaped by the consumer patient, and there's no better way to learn about that than in the aesthetics industry," says Jim Glasheen of Technology Partners, a venture-capital firm in Palo Alto, Calif., that was one of the early players in the field.

Trolling for investment ideas, he schmoozes with skin doctors and plastic surgeons at meetings such as the Cosmetic Bootcamp -- a gathering of about 200 doctors and manufacturers of everything from laser skin-treatment devices to basic doctor-office furniture -- that was held in June in Aspen, Colo. One of the biggest events this year: a brainstorming session between doctors and venture-capital investors. . . .


Bulge Battle

That's what's driving interest in companies like LipoSonix Inc. in Seattle and UltraShape Ltd. of Yokneam, Israel, both of which are developing a kind of ultrasound technology for smoothing buttocks and other bulges.

Polaris, based in Waltham, Mass., invested about $16 million in UltraShape in March 2006 after one of its partners spotted the technology in Israel. The UltraShape instrument uses "focused" ultrasound energy to destroy fat below the skin.

"What intrigued us is that the procedure, unlike traditional liposuction, doesn't require anesthesia," says Brian Chee, a Polaris partner and UltraShape director. The company is selling machines in Europe and is talking to the FDA about U.S. marketing approval, he says.

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals Inc. is testing a compound that is injected under the skin to dissolve fatty deposits, particularly under the chin. A few years ago, the four founders pooled about $650,000 of their own money and obtained funds from Versant Ventures to acquire rights to the compound from the University of California at Los Angeles. Patients are enrolling now for human tests in Australia and the United Kingdom.

"We've had no trouble raising money," says Keith Leonard, a former Amgen Inc. executive and now chief executive of Kythera, based in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Skin in the Game
The Kleiner Perkins firm, an early venture-capital backer of Genentech Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., jumped into the business about 18 months ago with an investment in Aesthera Corp., a Pleasanton, Calif., seller of a light-based treatment for acne and other skin conditions. The company's device uses a vacuum-suctioning technology to bring a patient's oil glands closer to the skin's surface for exposure to light therapy.

Technology Partners, among others, has invested in SpectraGenics, a Pleasanton, Calif., start-up that sells a hair-removal product in Japan under the name i-epi. The hand-held device, which uses laser energy to target unwanted hair without harming surrounding skin, sells for about $1,200.
SpectraGenics is hoping to sell its device to U.S. consumers, too. In December, Palomar Medical Technologies Inc., of Burlington, Mass., became the first company to receive FDA approval for a home-use hair-removal device. Palomar is working with Procter & Gamble Co.'s Gillette unit to commercialize the device."

To view this in its entireity, just click on -
http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB119223734987458057.html
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Lipodissolve discussion, hear from lipodissolve paying customers

Here you can read about paying customers who got lipodissolve. Many customers are in Kansas.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/WeightLoss/messages/1061.html

Here are the first few of many blog posts about lipodissolve. (Lipodissolve is not ultrashape. Lipodissolve is not lipozap. Lipodisolve uses injections, ultrashape uses ultrasound waves.)

" post name kcmo1 07/17/06
There was a thread with stlouis1here, but I think we filled the message quota. I'm 1 week in on 2nd treatment, outer thighs. They did more shots, but over a larger section. This one wasnt nearly as red or swollen as the first time. They said I should see something after this treatment, and I'm feeling quite hopeful. I go for 3rd treatment August 4th. I waited 3 weeks the first time, and doing 3 1/2 weeks this time, just to get it on a Friday so I'd have some weekend downtime in comfy clothes! : ) I think 2 weeks is too soon (and others noted that as well).
AliciaNorris 07/17/06
KCMO1 Thanks for your thoughts. I had my 1st treatment to my lower abs last week and go for 2nd treatment next week. Along with that, they will do my inner thighs and upper abs at the same time as that next week. I imagine it might be a bit much all in one day, so we'll see what happens. I will be happy once I have had a couple more treatments so I can start noticing the magic of this stuff !! LOL. Will keep all updated.

wildcat980307/19/06
New to the boards - - in a panic attack over buying a treatment package on Friday, July 14th, I started searching online for answers! I'm interested in what kinds of results for inner thigh people are having. That was the only area I really wanted done. I'm assuming this area is the most painful, so any pointers would be helpful...I haven't started the treatments yet in the KC office. I had an activity on the following Saturday that wouldn't work well with having the injections the day before. Thanks!

hottiewannabe 07/20/06
I have my 1st lipo dissolve treatment scheduled for next week. Has anybody done their inner and outer thighs and banana area? If so, please tell me how it's going.

st.louis1here 07/20/06
Hi Kids,Well, I found you all - I didn't know a new thread had been started.My update.I waited 4 weeks between my 3rd and 4th treatment on my abdomen. I now have people noticing that I don't have a "belly" anymore. This is wonderful. The pain has been worth it. I started at 148 lbs. I am down to 134 lbs. I have been doing Adkins diet for about 3 weeks. I had a different NP inject on the 3rd treatment - talk about pain and bruising - WOW!! So, I go in for my 4th treatment this past Monday - back to the nurse who injected the first two times. This one was wonderful. Min. bruising, hardly any pain after the first hour. They have started something new with the lipo injections. They advise you to wear a compression garment to the area's. I had an old girdle type thing from a long time ago. I wore it for 24 hours. Next day - minimal swelling. Made such a difference in how I felt. I do have a few "knots" left and she told me to take a vibrating massager that has a heater on it - and rub it over the area's for about 20 minutes every evening. She said it would break up the knots. I bought the package deal - it was scary when I signed those papers. I am glad that I did it. I wish ya'all could see my results. Good luck everyone.

st.louis1here07/20/06
Okay, this should make everyone laugh a bit. One of the reasons I went on Adkins - and made it known to everyone - was so that when I did appear to lose weight, everyone would atribute it to my diet. I didn't want anyone to know that I spent money on the lipodissolve, especially my hubby. LOLAnyone else feel this way?
waytomuch07/21/06

Hi,I am treating 2 area's, upper abdomen and lower abdomen. Cost was 4000.00 (ouch!!). 6 treatments to each area.
waytomuch07/21/06

Okay - what is the "banana" area that I keep hearing about? Thanks
rainmaker2707/24/06

The banana is the back of the upper thighs, right above the rear end. I have a lot of cellulite there and am hoping this would help.

rainmaker2707/24/06
CORRECTION TO LAST POST:Right BELOW the rear end.

hottiewannabe07/24/06
I just got back from my 1st treatmtent. By the time I got to their desk to schedule my next appointment I started swelling. When I got to my car I felt like I was sitting on a bunch of bee stingers. OUCH! But within 30 minutes or so that stinging went away and now I'm just sore and the area is hot. I'm already getting bumpy on the backs of my thighs. (I had my bananas and outter thighs treated).

rainmaker2707/23/06
Great Thread, I'm so glad I found it. I love hearing everyone's experiences.I have had 3 treatments for inner thighs at Advanced Lipo Dissolve in KC. The treatments were each 3 weeks apart. I'm scheduled for my 4th treatment this week but am considering pushing it out another 4 weeks as I still have a lot of large lumps and I know its best to wait till they are gone, yet I am anxious to get my next treatment.The first treatment they injected my inner thighs from the front. The second time they did it from the back b/c I still had lumps then the third they went back to the front. I had the most pain and bruising after the first treatment. I've been trying Arnica and I think it helps if you take it a few days in advance.To anyone considering inner thighs: Bring bike shorts to the treatment to wear home. Not too tight though as you don't want to inhibit the swelling. I wore loose bike shorts for several days after and this helped tremendously. Also, if you sleep on your side try putting a pillow between your legs, this really helped me.I think the inner thigh is a painful area as I was in pain for a few days. The night after and following day were the worse, but I managed through it with Tylenol.I wish I could report I'm seeing fantastic results, but I'm just not sure. I think I can tell a bit. The 4th treatment will be interesting.Thanks to all on this thread. I hope it says alive, I want to hear more about others who have had 4-6 treatments.If this works, I will do other areas (outer thigh, banana, knees and upper arms are what I want.) But I will probably find a cheaper place in KC. Recommendations appreciated.

Cindy G.07/24/06
Anyone have any bad experiences with Lipodissolve? It has been an awful expereince for me. For $1400.00 I have been in pain, sick and gotten a larger abdomen than I have ever had, except for when I was pregnant.My first treatment was not as bad as my second one. I did however get diarrhea that I did not think was going to ever stop, along with terrible abdominal pains. My second one was really bad. I was not told that I would only receive one tube of numbing cream, that had to last all three treatments. I used half of the tube on my first treatment. So I had to divide the remainder of the tube for the second and third treatments. It was not enough. I was in so much pain that I was not able to leave when I was done with the injections. I thought I was going to pass out. That night I got so sick. I woke up with terrible abdominal pains, broke out in a wringing wet sweat, followed by diarrhea. It is hard to think about going back for my last treatment. I had to buy bigger shorts. I look terrible in a swiming suit. I am so discouraged and depressed. I am embarassed to tell anyone that I am doing Lipodissolve. They would think I was nuts for paying $1400.00 to be in pain, have diarrhea, and enlarge my abdomen. I don't know what to do.

rainmaker2707/24/06
Cindy, I'm very sorry to hear about your experience. How long have you been waiting between treatments? I would try waiting up to 8 weeks before you go back to let the swelling subside. And they should certainly give you another tube of numbing cream. What is this by the way? I did not get any and I'd love to buy some if I can.One thing Advanced Lipo Dissolve Center did very well was the consultation. They explained in detail the pain and the swelling and they were very accurate. If I had not gotten such thorough information, I think I would have been rather scared.I've never heard of the other side effects you mention. Good luck, I hope your experience improves.

rainmaker2707/26/06
The reddish brown tint should lighten a lot within 3-4 days and then take 7-10 to go away completely. At least that's about how it is for me. I'm convinced Arnica taken orally and topically helps. I think I'll keep a diary next time.I pushed my 4th treatment out another month. It will be a total of 8 weeks from my 3rd, for inner thighs. The first 3 being 3 weeks apart I think were too close.I'm very anxious, but I want to get the best results possible and from everything I'm reading here and elsewhere I think I can't go wrong by waiting.

Cindy G. 07/27/06
st.louis1here
Hi st.louis1here,The numbing cream is called L-M-X (lidocaine 4%)topical anesthetic cream. It really helps because when I was getting an injection she hit a spot higher than where I put the cream and I could definitely tell the difference. I will tell how I chose the place I went to. Well first I went to Advanced in Chesterfield for a consultation. I thought that they told me that they would give me numbing cream also. I then went to Aeterna Medical Spa in St. Peter's. They also have other locations. There are supposed to be two different methods out there. They do the other one. I think the difference is the recipe and the amount they use and the length of time between visits. Their theory is that 4 weeks isn't long enough for the swelling to go down, and that waiting longer between visits gives the medicine more time to work. They also say that you only need 3 visits because of this. So what caused me to go there was less visits=less pain, and it also was $1000 less. I can't even imagine going 6 times, even if pain was my only symptom. Something interesting that I discovered is that the CEO of Aeterna, Ronald Chod and the CEO (I think that is his title) Dr. Richard Muckerman, both OBGYNS are business partners of some medical research company, yet they have both gone in separate directions when it comes to Lipodissolve. Anyway I tried contacting Dr. Chod via e-mail to make him aware of my bad experience. I told him that I really need to speak with him before I go through this again. But I have not heard back from him. I don't know what I am going to do. I am due to go back next, but I am going on vacation the following week. And there is no way I am going on vacation looking or feeling the way I know I will. I can almost bet what is going to happen in the end. They will say "Oh, you must be one of the 3%it doesn't work on". Just like a place I went to for a body wrap told me, when I had one done. Well I put this place out of business between standing in their parking lot and telling people not to do it, driving around with the words "Do not go to Slender Wraps" written on the back windshield of my van, and finally contacting the Attorney General. A friend of ours who is an attorney said if there are enough people out there that don't get results, a class action lawsuit may be filed. But it would be a long time down the road, due to the small amount of people having this done. It would take a while to get enough people, that did not get results, to file a lawsuit.I wish these places would let you actually speak with people who actually had the procedure done. But maybe there is reason why they don't offer that. But their saying about no down time is totally false. I could have told my employer in advance that I would not be at work, but due to their saying of no down time, I had no reason to think that I would not be able to go to work. My work was scrambling to find a replacement for me at the last minute.

st.louis1here07/28/06
CindiG- everyone
HiDid Aeterna offer you any kind of "gurantee" (not spelled right,lol)? Seems like the Lipodissolve Center offered one - but, I don't remember what it was. Maybe you can demand your money back. I originally used their "12 month" payment plan, no interest. I started reading reviews of the service and people were stating that they had major problems with them, like charging interest after 2 months. I went ahead and dug in my savings and paid it off the first month. I hate payments hanging over my head. I will have to ask about that cream, I've never been offered it. I know what you mean about having this done and trying to go to work. I'm a nurse and turning patients the day after having this done was horrible - especially, because I didn't tell anyone that I had this done. Every time my abdomen would rub again the bed, when pulling someone up, was excruciating. That is strange that the doc would not email you back. Remember that the squeeky wheel gets the grease. Just cause a little stink, like the other place you did, and you will probably get results. I did that with an airline recently and they put me up in a hotel after I yelled at the counter about their lousy customer service. I would keep on the place till you get some answers on why you reacted the way you did. Can you find out what they injected you with? I've never met the doc at the Lipodissolve Center. I've always spoke with the NP's. It's kind of funny, but being a nurse, I feel more comfortable with them. In my area of the hospital, the nurses know more what is going on than the docs. LOL. Keep us up to date on how your treatments are going. It's so nice to hear from other's on what they are experiencing. I still laugh at the commercial's stating this is "pain free" and "no down time". LOL. What a joke - guess it is better than liposuction (which I wouldn't do)- not as invasive. No scars. I do wonder what those "lumps" look like. I always wonder if they are little black, necrotic area's that are dissolving. Better that I not know!
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captain2309/27/07
Star01 Your claims have no backing. You probably heard it "somewhere" from "someone' and you are making claims that have no evidence. You say the FDA has no known studies on Lipodissolve, then how can you claim that is causes fever, staff infection etc.. A little contradictory don't you think? The FDA does not need to give approval on procedures only on drugs and products. The FDA has recalled over 14,635 drugs and products in the last few years alone. Just see their website on recalls. I'm not saying that regulation is not necessary, i am just pointing out that FDA approval does not mean there are no risks. When administered by a trained professional, Lipodissolve has a safety record which is excellent. There are dozens of studies conducted on the treatment.
These can be found at: http://lipotherapyinstitute.org

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrezcmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17300603
Hasengschwandtner, F Injection Lipolysis for Effective Reduction of Localized Fat in Place of minor surgical Lipoplasty Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2006 125-130.
http://www.aestheticsurgeryjournal.org/article/PIIS1090820X06000100/abstract

What is Ultrashape? How I first learned about Ultrashape contour 1

This is the article that I first found out about Ultrashape it was in Allure magazine over a year and a half ago. Eva Longoria is on the cover of that issue - lipozap lipozap injections lipozap picture
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nra/industryPR-detail.jsp?id=ECDC4DC1-7351-4275-8A1A-9E48C190D297&brief=NRA

"Eva Longoria Opens Up About Her Love Life in the April Issue Allure on Newsstands March 21
NEW YORK, March 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Cover Story: Eva Longoria, 'Garden of Eva'
"On her love life with Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs Point Guard: "I'm the experienced one. I'm the teacher, especially about love. He's always telling me he's never met anyone who loves the way I do -- wholly and freely and unconditionally. I'm soo in love."

"Future Perfect": Anti-Aging and Fat Blasting Breakthroughs (Page 214)
Forty-eight percent of women consider fine lines and wrinkles to be the number-one sign of aging. Luckily, a handful of treatments are being developed and tested to smooth wrinkles, and already look as if they'll fulfill some of our wildest expectations. Although a few are available now, others are still being studied or refined in the laboratory, known to only a select group of doctors and Allure. Here's a look at some of the latest and greatest in anti- aging and fat blasting solutions:

A Line-Smoothing Gel
In the foreseeable future, doctors may be able to wipe out wrinkles -- literally with a yet-to-be-named gel. One application of this gel is being engineered to last at least as long as Botox -- three to five months, versus the 24 hours of over-the-counter muscle-relaxing creams currently on the market. This could be approved in the next several years.

Better Wrinkle Shots
One thing women don't like about Botox -- besides the injection itself -- is waiting several days for it to fully take effect. But there's hope on the horizon. The FDA could approve PurTox in 2008, a highly diluted botulinum toxin that hopes to improve this time lag as well as eliminate the risk of drifting that causes the eyelid to droop temporarily in 5 percent of Botox patients.

Elasticity Booster
Sun exposure, cigarette smoke, and stress can all deplete the skin of its elastin -- and its resiliency. Beginning in April, a new eye cream, Relastin, will be available that will restore springiness to skin and diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

Lipo Without Incisions
Two similar competing systems in development, UltraShape and LipSonix, eliminate small amounts of body fat at a time, allowing patients to lose up to an inch in one treatment and go right back to work. Both systems could be available by 2007.

Face-lift of the Future
A yet-to-be-named device is being engineered to lift and tighten facial muscles without surgery. Safety tests are complete, and clinical trials of its effectiveness are under way.
"Time Bomb": The Latest Tips for Looking Younger (Page 192)

Women spent $402 million on anti-aging skin-care products in 2004, according to research by Mintel, and over 2.5 million Botox treatments were administered last year. Clearly, everyone's trying to beat the clock. Here are some of the savviest strategies from Allure for doing just that:* THE BASICS: More than 90 percent of aging is genetic. But 10 percent, we can control with sun avoidance, sunscreen, and not smoking. * REDUCE STRESS: Chronic stress wears you out continuously over time, causing long-term injury to your body's cells. In fact, little stressors of everyday life can be even more damaging to you than a major trauma like losing your job or getting divorced. So, how can you avoid this damage caused by everyday life? Starting a strength-training program can make your real age 1.7 years younger, and calling a friend daily reduces the aging stress causes by eight years. * SLEEP: Regularly skimping on sleep can age you. However, regularly getting too much sleep -- more than nine hours a night -- appears to age you by several years as well. The optimal amount is six to seven hours for women and seven to eight for men. * DIET: You can more powerfully influence the skin through what you ingest than what you put on it. Therefore, it's important to have a diet rich in essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids. * ANTIOXIDANTS: No matter what sunscreen you're wearing, the skin is generating free radicals that break down collagen and cause skin cancer. Antioxidants provide another line of defense against environmental injury to the skin. * SEX: Great sex can stave off all sorts of age-related problems, from weakened immune systems to chronic stress. It releases feel-good chemicals like endorphins and oxytocin, before and during climax. Plus, it can lower blood pressure and increase cardiovascular health. * SUN: Believe it or not, a little bit of unprotected sun exposure -- 10 to 20 minutes a day can help your body produce vitamin D, which decreases aging of your arteries and immune system. "
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LA California - ABC 7 news talks about injections, such as lipozap lipodissolve by Denise Dador

Here is a report from a customer who got a treatment of lipozap who wants his money back, but has not gotten his money back yet -
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/283/RipOff0283794.htm
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Report: MedAesthetica Medical Group - LIPOZAP
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MedAesthetica Medical Group - LIPOZAP Bad Reaction,
Bad Customer Service! The side affects to my Lipozap treatment was unbearable. But the customer service was the worst! Sherman Oaks California

MedAesthetica Medical Group - LIPOZAP
15303 Ventura Blvd #440Sherman Oaks, California, 91403U.S.A.
Submitted: 11/8/2007 7:48:03 PM
Jacksutherland Los Angeles, California

What a joke! I heard of lipozap on the radio and was interested in loosing some weight the WRONG way. I meet with an individual at their fancy high rise Lipozap office and was convinced by her that the product was the best and even it did not work I would get a full 100% refund.Well the side effects that took place after my first real treatment were so strong I was not able to work. I was suffering from extreme severe nausea and vomiting and complete loss of any appetite I could not eat and was throwing up all the time. If I did lose any weight it was because I could not eat and was throwing up every few hours not from the joke of lipozap. It would have been cheaper to just become anorexic.I did continue my treatments even with the side effects I was told by a lipozap nurse that the side effects are normal, I was willing to suffer to lose the gut, it did not help. After my primary Doctor told me to stop the treatment I did. We were not able to determine what caused this strange reaction and lipozap claims no responsibility. I stopped the treatment just short of completing the full treatment. I might add that I am still having problems with my appetite and nausea.I was told by the first nurse I talked to once I stopped the treatment that she would process the FULL refund due to the reaction to the treatment. What a joke that was, she was nice and helpful and agreed that we should stop and issue a full refund. This never happened; I was then told that I would not get any reimbursement. It has been a joke after much complaining I was told I would get the 100% refund and was sent a full release of claim I signed and sent back. Only to find out that the person who issued a full refund was wrong and I would still have large portion to pay. I cant get any one on the phone now just emails, which they dont respond to. Its the biggest customer service joke I have ever seen. The long and the short is the treatment is a scam the customer service is so out of wack that there belong in third world country.JacksutherlandLos Angeles, CaliforniaU.S.A.


"Are Fat-Dissolving Lipo Injections Safe? Yes -- and No"

FDA: 'Buyer Beware' Situation Reported by Denise Dador of abc7


Sept. 10, 2007 (KABC-TV) - "You've probably heard the ads -- an alternative to liposuction injections that dissolves fat. Sound too good to be true? The main ingredients of the shots are not FDA-approved.
So is it safe and does it work? One local doctor says it can help, but consumers need to ask the right questions.
Thirty-four-year-old Lisa Gold had full-body liposuction a year ago. She said it left her body uneven.

"I just wanted to try to be the thinnest that I could be, but that surgery really screwed me up," said Gold.
Instead of more surgery, she opted for something that promised hardly any down time -- a fat-dissolving injection. It requires several injections in problem areas.
"You'll feel like somebody worked you out really hard at the gym," said Gold.
The main part of the injection is made of ingredients not FDA-approved -- phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (PCDC).
"The fat is broken down and it's absorbed by the body, and it's excreted mostly in the stool and urine," said lipotherapy specialist Dr. Raffi Dishakjian.
The injections are marketed under many names -- LipoZap, Lipo-Dissolve, and Lipomelt.

Thirty-one-year-old Jenny Santoni had lipotherapy on her back. (You can watch the video and see that she does look better after her lipotherapy treatment.)
"I feel better. I can wear tighter shirts," said Santoni.
"The looser the fat, the sort of buttery loose fat, tends to respond better than firm fat," said Dr. Dishakjian.





But like all procedures, it has risks. There have been complaints of infection, disfigurement, severe cramping, bloating, and dehydration.
In fact, in Kansas the procedure is restricted to physicians, and they must use it as part of an investigational trial.
Dr. Dishakjian says it's common to experience itching, redness, and sometimes bruising. He also says he tells his patients it's considered an off-label use, and says many of the serious complications are the result of poorly trained practitioners.
Consumers need to ask tough questions.

"They need to know the training of the physician, his technique, and how aggressive or safety-oriented the practice is," said Dr. Dishakjian. "Where do they get their supplies, and how many treatments has the doctor done, and in how many areas."

In response to a request by Eyewitness News, the FDA made this statement: "In fact, there are no FDA-approved drugs with an approved indication to dissolve fat. The FDA cannot assure the safety and efficacy of these types of drugs. Consumers need to know that this is a buyer-beware situation. These are unapproved drugs for unapproved uses and we can't guarantee consumers' safety."

Lisa knew the risks, but for her, it outweighed going another round with liposuction.
"I just want to be able to look in the mirror and like what I see," said Gold.
One more word of caution -- the doctor says lipotherapy should not be used as a weight-loss treatment. Rather, it's intended to help with small areas of body contouring.
The shots cost about $250, and on average most people require at least four injections. Of course, that also depends on the size of the area being targeted."

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