The sunflower liposome is a vesicle formed by several enzymes that can function as a breakdown and mobilization of fat molecules and, therefore, could be used to treat localized fat from the injection of liposomes in the site to be treated.
Despite being indicated as an aesthetic treatment, scientific studies are still needed to prove its effect in combating localized fat and, therefore, the treatment with this liposome is not recognized by ANVISA and the Federal Council of Medicine, being only recognized its use for therapeutic and medicinal purposes.
What is it for
The sunflower liposome is mainly used to combat localized fat, injections containing the liposome are applied in the region to be treated so that fat is mobilized and eliminated. Thus, this procedure can be used to decrease the amount of fat in the abdominal region, breeches, region close to the knee and armpits, for example.
How is done
Treatment with the sunflower liposome must be done at the dermatologist's office or a professional trained in aesthetics and consists of giving injections in the region to be treated, and it is usually recommended to apply 10 sessions at least once a week. The injections contain the sunflower liposome, which corresponds to a vesicle made up of enzymes extracted from this plant that are capable of acting in the breakdown of fat molecules.
In addition to the sunflower liposome, depending on the purpose of the treatment, L-carnitine, which is an amino acid capable of promoting the use of fat as an energy source and potentiating the action of the sunflower liposome, or PPAR, can also be added to the injection. - gamma, a peptide that is also able to favor the effect of the sunflower liposome and decrease the risk of the person having the concertina effect.
The sessions usually last about 40 minutes and must be followed by other procedures that help to enhance the mobilization of fat and favor the loss of measures, with the possibility of cryolipolysis or lymphatic drainage, for example. In addition, in order to improve the results and guarantee the benefits, it is also recommended that the person practices physical activity on a regular basis and that he can eat fat.
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Bibliography
- BATISTA, Cinthia M .; CARVALHO, Cícero M. B .; MAGALHÃES, Nereide Stela S. Liposomes and their therapeutic applications: State of the art. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Vol 43. 2nd ed; 167-179, 2007
