Liposuction Without Surgery?

I was recently sent an email about a liposuction procedure that could be done without surgery. This would be an amazing medical breakthrough, if true. Liposuction is a surgical procedure in which fat is removed from the body through the insertion of a device called a cannula under the skin. This device breaks down and then sucks out the fat. How much better could it be if this procedure could be done without the use of scalpels or anesthetic? That’s just what this advertisement claims. However, there are many reasons to be skeptical.

First, remember this axiom “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Let’s look at some of the results that this ad is promising:

• No pain, drugs, needles, surgery or side effects;
• Results without exercise;
• Results without dieting;
• It also removes wrinkles!

You shouldn’t believe anyone who tells you that they have a miracle treatment that will take care of you without pain and without any real work on your part. This may sound ideal, but the truth is that such treatments do not actually exist.

Second, note that the ad tells us nothing about how this supposed miracle procedure actually works. In order to get more information, you must first give your personal email address to a total stranger. This is not how any reputable medical establishment works. What possible reason could they possibly have to hide what they’re doing? One possible explanation is that it’s a scam.

Lastly, note that the advertisement does not mention a reputable, board-certified physician. Instead, the ad says that you will be treated by the “highly trained” Madame Depret, and to get more information you must contact a “Karen Porterfield”. A simple google search reveals nothing about either of these two women. If you are thinking about getting liposuction done, avoid the scams and talk to a real doctor about your actual options.