Is Cavitation compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Cavitation?

Cavitation

July 11, 2017 (Very Low Risk)

Cosmetic and nonsurgical procedure for local or areal reduction of the subcutaneous adipose tissue by means of ultrasonic waves that destroy or alter adipocytes causing a cavitation of them.

Along with the cryolipolysis (see specific info), low-intensity laser and radiofrequency, it is one of the procedures that are know as "Non-surgical body modeling" or "Liposuction without surgery."

It does not cause harmful side effects, does not alter the surrounding tissues and does not induce changes on the lipid composition or results of other blood plasma tests (Gadsden 2011, Jewell 2011, Shalom 2013, Tonucci 2014), in such a way it is not presumable that it would affect the composition of milk.

Logically, it should not be applied to the chest while breastfeeding.

High quality evidence on their effectiveness is not available.


See below the information of this related product:

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Cavitation since it is relatively safe.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
  • Noninvasive body contouring: Cavitation
  • Non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction: Cavitation
  • Ultra Cavitation
  • Ultrasound cavitation
  • Ultrasound weight-loss procedure

References

  1. Kennedy J, Verne S, Griffith R, Falto-Aizpurua L, Nouri K. Non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction: a review. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015Abstract
  2. Nassab R. The evidence behind noninvasive body contouring devices. Aesthet Surg J. 2015Abstract
  3. Tonucci LB, Mourão DM, Ribeiro AQ, Bressan J. Noninvasive body contouring: biological and aesthetic effects of low-frequency, low-intensity ultrasound device. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014Abstract
  4. Shalom A, Wiser I, Brawer S, Azhari H. Safety and tolerability of a focused ultrasound device for treatment of adipose tissue in subjects undergoing abdominoplasty: a placebo-control pilot study. Dermatol Surg. 2013Abstract
  5. Bani D, Quattrini Li A, Freschi G, Russo GL. Histological and Ultrastructural Effects of Ultrasound-induced Cavitation on Human Skin Adipose Tissue. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2013Abstract
  6. Gadsden E, Aguilar MT, Smoller BR, Jewell ML. Evaluation of a novel high-intensity focused ultrasound device for ablating subcutaneous adipose tissue for noninvasive body contouring: safety studies in human volunteers. Aesthet Surg J. 2011Abstract
  7. Jewell ML, Baxter RA, Cox SE, Donofrio LM, Dover JS, Glogau RG, Kane MA, Weiss RA, Martin P, Schlessinger J. Randomized sham-controlled trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a high-intensity focused ultrasound device for noninvasive body sculpting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011Abstract