Topical fat loss

Topical fat loss is a method of dissolving fatty tissues that is an alternative to liposuction and other surgical procedures. This is achieved by apply creams or lotions on the body in areas where cellulite or fatty tissues are excessive in order to try to dissolve the fat that lies underneath the skin in those areas. The products in the creams are designed to break down or dissolve individual fat cells upon reaching them. The companies also have sprays and gels as well with the same type of ingredients for spot treatment or to treat smaller areas of the body.

The companies that market these types of products state in their literature that their product penetrate the layers of skin to then attack the fatty tissues beneath them. Once the ingredients in the cream dissolve the fat cells and cellulite, the skin takes on a more smooth, healthy and youthful appearance. Most of these creams contain ingredients such as DMAE, diiodol-thyronine, aminophylline, forskolin, and yohimbine.

The companies market the product to women who want to look and feel younger as well as lose their pesky love handles, saddle bags, or those flabby arms they always have to keep covered up. These creams can be pretty pricey but they are easy to find and obtain. They are sold over the counter in most pharmacies or in stores where high end cosmetics and skin care products can be found..

There has not been extensive research on these types of products to date, however Dr Daniel Mowrey from Klein-Becker who sells one of these types of products states that their lab testing shows that fat cells shrink and deflate when subjected to their cream. Supporters of the products include some of the major beauty magazines and their editors who have done their own tests of the products. Klein-Becker’s product gets high raves by several well known publications.

There are just as many skeptics as there are supporters of products such as these. Most of them state that the difference that women notice while using this product is due to temporary fluid or water loss and not fat loss as the products claim. They also question as to how the product can actually be absorbed by the skin and remain intact to get to the fatty layers in the body without being metabolized by the blood stream.

Some of the positive aspects of this type of product would be that it is non-invasive in nature and would not be as risky as liposuction or other cosmetic surgery designed to remove body fat. Other plusses would be that it is much less costly than surgery. It is simple and obtain as well.

Some of the drawbacks include that the jury is still out on the absolute efficacy of this product. Products of this type are generally quite pricey as well. Skin may return to its former appearance upon discontinuance of using the cream as well. Since the product is pricey, it would benefit the consumer to purchase the product from a reputable retailer with a money back guarantee. That way if the product does not work for them, they can return it without penalty.

More research really needs to be done on products of this type and more before definite results can be reported. However, companies realize that weight loss and fat loss are big money makers and generators and will continue to throw products into the market at consumers whether they are quality or not. So it is up to the customer to be a savvy shopper and remember, buyer beware!