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00:11With the July-August vacation period approaching, many people are focusing on fitness,
00:17dieting, and body contouring ahead of summer travel plans. And from social media promotions
00:22to beauty clinics across Trinidad and Tobago, cavitation is becoming an increasingly popular
00:28cosmetic treatment for people seeking to reduce stubborn fat without surgery. Certified medical
00:34esthetician Tyrika Ross of Bodybox Saloon and Spa says the treatment uses low-frequency ultrasound
00:41waves to target fat beneath the skin. So ultrasonic cavitation uses ultrasound waves. It's at a low
00:50frequency, just as if you're going to get a ultrasound at a gynecologist. It's basically
00:55the same technology that's used at a lower frequency, specifically designed to basically
01:01break or penetrate the fat layer or the adipose tissue. So ultrasonic cavitation, what it does,
01:07it breaks up fat tissue or drains the fat cells. Ross says once the fat is broken down,
01:13it is naturally processed and removed by the body. So when we drain it, it goes into something called
01:18a lymphatic system. And when you do your cardio, it's going to basically metabolize through the liver
01:26and come out in your urine. So that's basically how it exits the body.
01:30Unlike surgical procedures such as liposuction, cavitation requires no incisions or recovery time.
01:37However, Ross says results vary from person to person and may depend on factors such as overall
01:43health and hormonal conditions. Some patients have hormonal imbalances. Some patients have medical
01:49constraints. So basically treatments would range from six to 12 sessions and there's multiple different
01:57treatments that we would use along with the cavitation. The treatment is commonly used on areas
02:02where fat tends to accumulate, including the stomach, arms, back and legs. All areas actually respond the best
02:10to arm. Specifically though, the most in demand area would be the stomach area that persons would
02:17ideally like to target, the midsection area, but it works well on the arms, on the legs, on the stomach,
02:23on the back, any way that there's a build up of fat cells. Ross stresses that cavitation is not a
02:30substitute for healthy eating and exercise. Anything fatty in terms of fast food is a no-no.
02:38We believe strongly in portion control, of course, but once you're trying to definitely reduce
02:44or have calorie deficit, we don't want you on any fatty fried foods at all. She's also urging people
02:51interested in cosmetic treatments to ensure procedures are carried out by trained and qualified
02:56practitioners. So there is a demand for certified persons because there are a lot of persons that are
03:04doing it, but I think you have to make sure to be trained effectively. I was trained in California,
03:10so I know exactly the constraints and the pros and cons. That's why I do a medical consult with all
03:16my
03:16customers before. Ross says one of the biggest misconceptions is that cavitation delivers instant results
03:24without effort. Just do one session and you'll lose all your fat tissue. It's a big misconception
03:30that they come with a concept that when you come and you get a cavitation session done,
03:36you do not have to put in any effort, and that's not true. I am Charlotte Kisto with tonight's Your
03:42Best Self.
03:45The Proceeding was brought to you by L'Oreal, Maybelline, and Garnier.
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