Exilis – The Alternative to the Scalpel

The Exilis treatment provides an excellent alternative to the traditional, scalpel based, cosmetic procedures, for removing unwanted body fat. Being noninvasive, it is safe and there is no recovery time required after the procedure. This FDA approved technique is also extremely effective in reducing skin laxity and restricting the appearance of age related wrinkles and lines.

The Way Exilis Works

The Exilis machine works using Radio Frequency Waves. It has two heads that work to simultaneously remove fat from the body and also tighten the skin of the treated area.

Radio Frequency waves are a type of electromagnetic energy that are commonly used in a variety of medical procedures. Exilis introduces this technology for the reduction of body fat. When radio waves are applied to the skin they penetrate it and enter the layers of fat underneath. The fat cells have a very high resistance to the radio waves, in comparison to the surrounding tissues. Typically the fat’s resistance is 2180 Ohm and that of muscle is 110 Ohm. It is this higher resistance that causes the fat cells to heat when radio waves are applied. This heating increases the metabolic activity of the fat cells leading to their softening and eventual melting. This melted fat is absorbed by the lymphatic system and eventually is excreted. In addition, to directly melting body fat, the radio waves also increase the production of collagen and heat shock proteins that provokes additional shrinkage of the fatty tissue.

When, the ultrasound waves enter the fatty tissue, they cause microscopic air bubbles to develop around the membranes of the fat cells. This increases the pressure around the cells. Due to the high pressure the cell tissue and the tissue connecting the cells undergo a change. Along with this the arrangement of the collagen fibers in the tissue is also altered.  When this happens the membrane of the cells break down leading to their destruction. Besides this, the ultrasound has been proven to have a direct effect on the cells leading to what is known as apoptosis, the programmed self-destruction of the fat cells by breaking down the DNA in the nucleus of the cells.

Taken together the dual effects of Exilis treatment offers a quantum leap in the way that unwanted fat can be removed from the body.

Areas That Can Be Treated

Exilis can be used on almost any part of the body. Among the most popular areas that are treated are the:

• Waist
• Buttocks
• Hips
• Thighs
• Inner knees
• Breasts
• Arms
• Neck
• Face
• male breasts

Treatment Process

A typical course of Exilis treatment involves 4 to 6 sessions at intervals of 7 to 10 days. Each session will take 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the areas that is to be treated. Results are normally noticeable in 4 weeks and continue to improve over the next 3 months as this is the time taken for the fat to completely exit the body and the collagen to form.

What Exilis offers to the Patient

• Removal of sub dermal fat from specifically targeted areas of the body
• Toning and contouring of the body
• Dynamic tightening of the skin
• Short treatment sessions with almost no disruption of daily activities
• Minimal discomfort and side effects normally limited to a pink tinge to the treated areas which disappears within 30 minutes
• Long lasting results

If you are interested in finding out more about the use of Exilis for body sculpting and facial rejuvenation, contact Dr Thanapathy, an Exilis specialist,  for a complimentary consultation as to whether Exilis is right for you.

Exilis - Non Surgical Body Sculpting

Aging and gaining those extra unwanted pounds, is something every woman, inevitably combats. Today’s high flying, super women, be they the CEOs of Corporate Companies, a bank teller or a soccer mom, every one of them without an exception, invariably face this dilemma of trying to get rid of the unwanted fat deposits that snuck their way in, over a period of time. The stress, the strain the competitiveness has taken its toll on their physical vitality leaving behind the telltale signs of aging.

A good diet routine and exercise helps keep you fit; yet if you have been religiously exercising to get rid of fat deposits around your mid-section, thighs, love handles, arms, your butt or the facial region, and still those bulges very lovingly cling to you, it is time to drop the frustration and celebrate. Thanks to medical technology and Exilis, now body contouring has been made easy and effective.

How does Exilis work?

Our body is made up of bones, muscles and various types of tissues. The excess fat that is formed is stored in Adipose tissues, until such time the body needs energy. The fat stored lies just under the skin and shows up as fat on our frames. The Exilis procedure, helps trim this excess fat. The Exilis device, approved by FDA, is a non-surgical apparatus, which uses radio frequency energy to reduce the fat and tighten the tissue. The ultrasonic waves transmit heat to the tissue, on the area where the device is activated, which then breaks up the fat cells. The thermal energy generated enhances the metabolic rate of activity of the fat cells, inducing them to shrink, simultaneously activating the collagen, which helps tighten the skin.

During this non-invasive procedure, patients continue to relax and are comfortable as the device’s thermometer monitors the temperature and provides constant feedback. Consequently, Exilis is a very safe and comfortable treatment to excise excess fat deposits from any part of your body.

Exilis is the best treatment available for treating wrinkles and skin laxity, and in contouring your face and body. The areas normally treated are areas around the mouth, the eyes, the jaw line, ankles, knee, legs, arms, the back and abdomen and the décolleté.

Why is Exilis so popular?

For the first time, people have access to technology that helps them reduce fat from specific areas. Along with reduction in fat deposits, the device also helps to shape and contour your body. It is absolutely painless, does not require anesthesia and is a quick office procedure with no downtime involved. This procedure is favored by many who have small areas of fat deposits that they need removed. However, the issue for people with BMI and weight that does not warrant other fat reducing procedures like Lipoplasty, the Exilis procedure is their medical answer to their desire to look good.

How safe is Exilis?

Exilis is an FDA approved product in the United States, Canada and Europe for use in aesthetic procedures as a non-invasive treatment for body sculpting.

After treatment the area where the treatment had been given will be a bit pink but this will last for only about half an hour at the least. Consumption of water intake should be increased prior to the treatment, during the day of treatment and after, in order to get the optimum results. It causes no side effects. Since there is no necessity for anesthesia, there is no downtime required for recovery.

Does Exilis limit type of Patients?

There are no limitations, it is open to all and anybody in the age groups between 25, and 70 and beyond, who wish to sculpt their bodies.

Exilis: Facial Rejuvenation Safe and Fast

Any cosmetic or medical procedure performed to rejuvenate aging skin problems on the face and on the neck is termed Facial rejuvenation. Prior to the advent of Exilis, cosmetic corrections to the neck and face area were performed either surgically or by invasive techniques such as dermal fillers.  The Exilis procedure employs a totally non-invasive, non-surgical method which is also pain free, and a quick office procedure. Wrinkles and fat deposits around the neck line are tough to remove and so far there has been no technology that gets rid of fat deposits on the face and neck areas, until Exilis came on the market. 35 and beyond, the aging process starts to set in with the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, fine lines and deposits of fat.

Is there a solution to do away with these signs of aging?

Earlier, those who could not afford the expensive treatments, lived with the issues of aging. That has since changed with the patented, revolutionary technology called Exilis. Every time you look in the mirror and despair at the sight of sagging skin around your neck and then wear accessories to cover those jowls and loosely hanging skin, well despair no more! Exilis is that wonder technology that works wonders on your face and neck; it rejuvenates and tightens your skin, once again leaving you looking young.

How does Exilis burn fat?

The sound (radio frequency) waves from the Exilis machine generates heat which penetrates the skin (area under treatment) to a depth of about 1.18 inches in comparison to 0.39 inches of skin being tightened. The amount of heat that is transmitted to the skin is monitored by a thermometer, and the energy pulsed is for about 30 seconds at a time. The device is programmed to switch off and the practitioner has to switch on the device again. The treatment rendered to each section of the area under treatment is for 7 such cycles.

The heat waves that penetrate the area under treatment cause the fat cells to break up and shrink, while the skin contracts stimulating the production of new collagen which causes the skin to tighten. For good results a certain regime has to be observed - 8 glasses of water has to be drunk before, on the day off and after the treatment; alcohol and caffeinated drinks should be avoided.

How is an Exilis treatment done?

1. A “ground” is placed on the back of the patient, so that any potential energy generated does not cause any electrical shock.
2. A paddle type instrument is placed on the area to be treated after some conductive gel is smoothed on the area of treatment.
3. The paddles deliver the heat through sound waves. The thermometer monitors the heat generated.
4. The practitioner will advise you not to pull away from the instrument at any time during the procedure, but to just let them know, if the heat gets unbearable.
5. The treatment lasts for about an hour, there is no downtime involved, it is safe and is an office procedure.
6. The number of sittings to achieve optimal results depends on each individual.

Be wise when you take this treatment!

Many spas and rejuvenation centers offer the Exilis treatment, but it would be wise to get yourself treated by a doctor who is familiar with this procedure. By going to a clinic which specializes in the Exilis treatment, you know you are in safe hands. A doctor will also be able to explain the treatment in detail and answer all the questions that you may have.

Looking younger has never before been this easy and or this safe!

What are Vampire Facelifts?

The term Vampire Facelift may conjure images of Dracula and blood thirsty vampires as seen in "Twilight" and " Vampire Diaries". Rest easy, the horror ends with the shows and movies. The Vampire Facelift is a non-invasive, regenerating restorative procedure that is performed to give you the “Vampire” effect. The term “Vampire” originates from a myth of being immortal and forever young. A vampire facelift regenerates and reinvigorates your skin and tissues to give you that refreshed appearance.

What is the difference between a Traditional Facelift and a Vampire Facelift?

The face and neck change with age.  Loss of collagen and muscle tone makes the skin thin and gives the face a flabby or drooping appearance. In some people prominent jowls cause a double chin and or a turkey neck.  The bones recede as the skin dries out and loses the underlying layer of fat.  The face therefore appears shrunken and gaunt as the eyes appear to sink in their sockets.

Facelift procedures using dermal fillers lift up sagging cheeks and drooping corners of the mouth and eyes. Dermal fillers have their limitations and carry risks of "over filling" and skin necrosis. With plastic surgery the flabby skin would be lifted, pulled back and tucked behind the ears. Besides creating scars, these procedures are expensive, invasive and create significant down time.

Today, facelifts have become the norm and the increasing demand for an inexpensive younger look with minimum to no down time has inspired physicians to figure out better and safer ways to achieve it. The best of these is the Vampire Facelift. You can pop into the office, get your facelift done and be out of there in an hour, and no one would be the wiser.

Despite all the advancements in medicine and technology, some facelifts are invasive to a point.

Vampire facelifts, alternatively, offer you the option of a non invasive facelift.

How is a Vampire Facelift done?

This is non-invasive office procedure wherein the physician uses the patient's own blood. An anesthetic cream is applied to numb the area. The blood is drawn from the arm just as it is done in the labs. It is then placed in a centrifuge. The centrifuge separates the platelets and the plasma from the red and white blood cells. One cc of a dermal filler is injected into targeted areas to create an immediate effect. The platelet rich plasma [PRP] is then injected into specific points of the face to create lifts and volume. The dermal filler can be avoided if desired.

The area treated may be a little sensitive or bruised for a short period of time. PRP rejuvenates the tissue over the next 5 to 12 weeks and peaks at around 5 months. It will then last for 9 to 18 months.

How does a Vampire Facelift help you look Younger?

PRP taken from the patient’s own body, is very rich in the different growth factors.

These act as a "fertilizer" for the existing stem cells in the different layers of the face and neck. PRP builds bone, tightens muscles, restores collagen and creates volume and new blood vessels. This results in plumped skin with less wrinkles, a younger appearance and a youthful glow. This is akin to natural rejuvenation, as the body heals itself using its own healing and rejuvenating properties.

Why are Doctors recommending Vampire Facelifts?

To better understand why PRP forms the foundation of health and beauty, consider your bed: if you get a surgical facelift, you get a tighter sheet. If you use PRP to make the skin healthier, you get a new sheet (outer skin), a new mattress (deeper skin) and new box springs (fatty tissue and bone).

Platelet Rich Plasma naturally fills out the desired areas, tightens the skin, and smoothens the wrinkles out. Doctors believe that using the blood from the patient’s own body as a filler is safer and healthier than using a foreign substance. PRP has been safe and effective for tissue repair for over a decade now in dental and vetinerary procedures, and therefore is a treatment that has been tried and tested.

Vampire facelifts are increasingly becoming the choice for many men and women.

Inner and Outer Beauty

The adage ‘True beauty lies within’ is accepted worldwide; but this does not preclude the fact that those who are out of step with perceived norms, do not aspire to an outer appearance of being beautiful. To prove this point, there are a million beauty products sold daily. The amount of research and development being carried out, for cosmetic products and techniques, rivals the research being done for medicines. And why not? People like looking good; they like looking young. If there is a way to achieve it, most people would probably take it.

As you age, there comes a point where exercise and a good diet are not enough. True, they help your body stay in shape and keep you healthy, but they do not keep the wrinkles away. Wrinkles, spots, fine lines are some of the banes of all women. You could have the vivacity and the health of a teenager, but those lines say otherwise. With a little help from a cosmetologist, you can look the way you feel - young!

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical and 5.6 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures are performed in the United States, annually.

That says it all!

What is a Facelift?

Cosmetology is as old as time itself. According to historians, cosmetology was being performed in the times of Cleopatra. Over the last few decades, there has been a quantum leap in products and procedures that work to retain the “forever young” look. One of the most popular options is facelifts. As you age, you will find that some parts of the skin on your face tend to sag. This includes the cheeks, and the corners of the mouth and eyes.

Try this Experiment:

Stand in front of a mirror. Place your index fingers at the corners of your eyes. Place your middle fingers at either end, on the corners of the mouth. Now lift the skin up gently, just a tiny bit. Isn’t the difference in your face startling? Just those two tiny lifts can make you look ten years younger. What you just did, is the basis of a facelift. A cosmetologist will determine which areas of your face need a little lift to counter the flaccidity and where to smoothen the lines out.

Earlier, this was only possible with invasive surgery and hence the term ‘going under the knife’. Once a upon a time, facelifts were for the rich and famous, as they were prohibitively expensive and the patient needed to stay out of sight for months together, till their scars healed.

With advancement in technology, almost all facelifts are now non-invasive and it is an outpatient procedure. Since it is almost non invasive, the time taken for healing is much faster and the risks involved are negligible.

Look Young, Feel Younger

Many people frown upon cosmetology as going against nature. These same people use a variety of products, including moisturizers, sunscreens, products to prevent hair fall, and products to counter acne etc. All these beauty products are meant to enhance outer appearances of a person. Going a step further and using cosmetology to enhance how you look is no different. When you look good, you feel good. You are motivated to take on life and live it to the fullest. Looking younger makes you feel younger, and this helps you stay active and fit and independent much longer.

At this moment in time, you don’t have to be rich and famous to look good. You can choose to be the beautiful boy/girl next door, with cosmetology at your service!