Ultrasound waves are absorbed by the different tissues of the skin, causing on the one hand an athermic effect, forming a micro acoustic flow that increases the permeability of cell membranes, thus favoring the diffusion of ions.
It also causes a second effect of localized cavitation, which consists of the formation of bubbles within liquids with dissolved gases located in adipocytes, which are the cells that make up skin fat. In this way we reduce the adipose level, through the destruction of adipocytes.
Ultrasound can affect fat cells in different ways. In some cases, ultrasound can cause fat cells to rupture, releasing the fat content into the body. This process is called lipolysis or free fatty acid release.
Once the fat cells have been broken down, the released fatty acids can be transported into the bloodstream through a process called fatty acid transport. Fatty acids can be used as an energy source by muscles and other tissues in the body.
For effective weight loss to occur, the body needs to use these fatty acids for energy instead of storing them back as fat. This can be achieved by combining a moderate intake of carbohydrates and fats in a couple of days after the healthy treatment and regular exercise.