intelligent liposuction, anyone?

I read with much interest about Intelligent Liposuction (I-Lipo) found on page 30 of The New Paper 24 July 2011.

"No needles, no pain NO MORE FAT CELLS"

With such captions screaming at us fat people, it sure captures attention. Don't you agree? Sounds promising. Just use a machine while you're comfortably lying down on bed, and your fats get zapped (broken down) into oils which can be then be expelled via perspiration, urine or stools. It promises zero downtime, which means you can get right back to work after the procedure. Sweet.

I suppose too much oils in our bloodstream before it gets expelled is also not too good, right? So maybe that's why it has to be done gradually over a period of a few sessions. The report says recommended eight sessions as minimum to obtain optimal results. It was also reported that the procedure costs around $2.4K.

A quick check on the website of the medical centre that offers the procedure (as per reported in The New Paper), showed only Smartlipo as the closest match to I-Lipo. Here's the website link. A quick read on the Smartlipo procedure on the website revealed that although it is less-invasive, there is still an entry point for the laser and though no stiches, it still requires surgical glue and plaster. The website also states that "it is advisable to avoid strenuous sports, hot showers for 10 days, or intense massage for 4 - 5 weeks." [http://www.orchardmedical.com.sg/smartlipo.htm]

Medical advancement in the cosmetic area gives us hope of the superficial kind, and it also reinforces the importance of having money.