The world spends 180 million yuan a year on body sculptures, and the next generation of instruments evolves

Can you imagine? The average annual amount spent on medical aesthetic body sculpting projects worldwide is as high as 6 million US dollars, about 180 million Taiwan dollars. Statistics show that about 9 million people have tried various methods, reflecting that many people are dependent on using medical aesthetics for body sculpting. Hollywood stars such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Aniston, etc. are all fans of medical body sculpting.

Two years ago, the US FDA approved a fat body sculpting instrument for use in body sculpting projects. (Photography by Huang Manying)

The reason for the rapid development of body sculpting equipment is also positively correlated with the global obesity index. Dermatologist Wu Yingjun said that in terms of the global body mass index (BMI), Americans rank first. On the other hand, although Taiwan's obesity index is far lower than that of Europe and the United States, it is one of the countries in Asia with the most complete development of medical beauty projects. It is estimated that in the five years after 2012, the body sculpting market will achieve a high growth rate of 15%.

Dr. Wu Ying-jun said that the body sculpting equipment currently used in the market include liposuction, laser lipolysis, cryolipolysis, ultrasound, radio waves, etc. What Oriental women are most concerned about is cellulite and sagging fat. Unfortunately, 85% of Taiwanese women have cellulite since puberty. Coupled with the influence of gravity, even if they are not overweight, they are still prone to sagging flesh and distorted curves. In the past, invasive body sculpting devices such as liposuction would cause people to worry about the risk of wounds and infections. Even non-invasive devices such as lipolysis may cause bruises and local thermal injuries due to improper operation.

Two years ago, the U.S. FDA approved a fat body sculpting instrument, Velashapell Type II, which can be used for body sculpting projects. It uses bipolar radio waves plus infrared light with a wavelength of 700nm to 2000nm to generate heat energy. On the one hand, it penetrates the stratum corneum, proliferates collagen fibers and tightens the skin; on the other hand, the heat energy increases the oxygen content of fat in the subcutaneous tissue, increases metabolism, and reduces its volume; and then uses negative pressure suction to increase blood vessel permeability to allow heat energy to penetrate.

The new generation of body sculpting devices features include improved appearance, breaking through the limitations of the abdomen and buttocks, and are applicable to a wider range of body parts. (Photography by Huang Manying)

The comprehensive features include improved appearance, breaking through the limitations of the abdomen and buttocks, and being applicable to a wider range of parts. The treatment time is shortened, the instrument heating time is short, and it is controlled between 40 and 42 degrees. It can make the skin proliferate collagen deep in the layer, reduce the number of treatments, and only require twice a week, and continue for 4 to 6 times. Doctors warn that it is not recommended for use by people with a history of heart disease, who wear a pacemaker, who have skin inflammation or allergies, or who are pregnant.