The success and effectiveness of ultrasound cavitation depends on the patient’s way of life, as well as of their metabolism. In cases where patients follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly, this treatment is very successful, but if they neglect exercising and eat unhealthy foods, ultrasound cavitation isn’t as beneficial.

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But, is it safe?

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As for the safety of ultrasound cavitation, according to the Ultrasonic Clinic, it is completely safe and non-intrusive, and there is no pain during the procedure, and therefore there is no need for anesthetics or taking a day off work. They also claim that it doesn’t involve any radiation and that there are no risks. During this procedure, specific ultrasound energy levels are used, due to which only fat cells are damaged, while organs stay intact. Until now, there haven’t been any reports of side effects of this treatment, except some mild redness and discomfort which is easily tolerable, an increased need for water (thirst) and nausea, which passes right after you drink some water. All of these side effects pass very quickly.

However, for ultrasound cavitation to be risk-free, you need to follow the pre and post treatment instructions. These include:

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• Not sun tanning just before the treatment (because then your skin may be damaged and you may experience pain during and after the procedure).

• Not having a shower right after the treatment.

• Drinking lots of water before and after (improves the chances of success).

 

Who should avoid this procedure?

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Ultrasound cavitation is not recommended for pregnant women, even though there is no conclusive evidence whether or not it puts the fetus in danger. Also, as mother’s milk takes the necessary nutrients from her body, it may be dangerous to undergo ultrasound cavitation because toxins may end up in the mother’s milk and then enter the body of the baby while nursing.

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This procedure is also not recommended and not performed on persons under the age of 18, because those persons still have changing hormones and their fat deposits are also unstable, while their body is still growing and developing. So, if you are underage, you need to wait until you turn 18 to be a suitable candidate for this treatment.

All in all, this procedure can be considered effective and safe, but IF and only IF you take care of yourself and your nutrition, if you are moderately physically active, not pregnant or nursing a baby, and are older than 18.