Sunday, 1 of August of 2010

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Leptoprin Derivatives

Leptoprin

Diet pills are not the answer!

It’s safe to say now that Leptoprin has been confirmed as a scam product that does not work. It contains a long list of ingredients that causes users to suffer a number of unwanted side effects, but it seems that most reviews fail to contain any positive light in regards to the effectiveness of the drug. Many people consider Leptoprin as an alternative to liposuction and other forms of cosmetic surgery. Leptoprin is a diet pill to be avoided because of one of it’s key ingredients – Ephedra. This has now been widely accepted amongst consumers of the weight loss pill industry, but there are many products becoming widely available that are derived from the scientific formula of Leptoprin. Here are some Leptoprin derivatives you should be aware of.

1) Leptopril. Made available by Generix Laboratories, Leptopril is essentially the same treatment plan as Leptoprin but for a portion of the price. Some speculate that this was an ingenious agreement designed by Leptopril manufacturers Klein-Becker to bring in more revenue by targeting citizens of lower and mid range income levels. The known ingredients of the two pills seem to be virtually identical.

2) Anorex. Another speculated scheme by Klein-Becker, Anorex seems to be the same thing as Leptopril in comparison to Leptoprin – the identical product with different packaging. The consumer reviews of Anorex show a mixture of dissatisfaction and pleasure with the product. However, Anorex has been marketed to an entirely different group of consumers: those who are more likely to take extreme measures to lose weight, so the reported effects are suspected to have little to do with the actual drug.

3) Leptoprin-SF. A.G. Waterhouse, a subsidiary of Klein-Becker, has marketed Leptoprin-SF as a stimulant free holistic supplement to encourage weight loss for the significantly overweight. Like it’s original formula, Leptoprin-SF’s effectiveness is claimed to be proven in clinical trials, however, these claims were discounted by another clinical study published in Current Therapeutic Research. They reported no significant difference in the weight loss experienced by the group taking the supplement and the placebo group.

Leptoprin and all of its derivatives have pretty well been concluded to be useless, producing minimal results, if any at all. There are many other weight loss pills and treatments on the market today available to you as easily as any of the aforementioned pills. In addition, like liposuction, this pill can cause more problems than it solves. As you can clearly see, this treatment plan is not worth the money it costs.


Laser Liposuction

With interest rising in the market of non-invasive and non-surgical weight loss treatments, many new products and services are being released to the mass retail industry quite frequently. Laser liposuction is garnering great interest from the public with its promises of “melting” away fat in various regions of the body. Of course, nothing can literally melt away fat cells and it is an important fact for potential patients to remember.

spaliposuctionLaser liposuction is partially invasive and partially surgical. Incisions are required in order for the procedure to be performed, and although it by far a quicker process than traditional liposuction, minimal recovery time is required. Laser liposuction is normally performed under a local anesthetic, allowing the procedure to be classified as out-patient surgery.

Tumescent technology is still used in laser liposuction. The wetting solution helps to break down fat cells and deposits, making the procedure even more effective since the laser does the same thing. The cannula (suction tool) used during laser liposuction is smaller in diameter than in traditional liposuction, and only a very small percentage of the tissue removed is blood. Damage to organs and nerves is minimal with laser liposuction.

The heat generated from the laser used in the surgery melts the fat tissue after it has been semi-dissolved by the wetting solution. The excessive amounts of wetting solution, plus the liquid that is created by the laser heat is sucked out by the cannula. Scarring is minimal. The incisions are most often less than a single centimeter in length and are usually strategically placed in order to keep them out of sight as much as is possible. However, it is not designed to treat large scale zones such as the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Laser liposuction is most effective in smaller zones, such as the upper arms, breasts, neck and face.

Because of the technology used, one can expect that laser liposuction will not be a low cost investment. The practitioners are specially trained, and their time is very valuable. Alongside the cost of time, one can expect to pay a certain amount in consultation fees, anesthesia, the cost of operating the technology used and there could be additional fees involved. Many laser liposuction clinics offer in-house financing options based on credit score.


Liposuction Pills

Liposuction is presently a very trendy form of elective cosmetic surgery. There has been much conjecture about the chance of a liposuction pill that impedes blood supply to fat cells. While this method may have the potential to produce substantial weight loss during initial use, whether or not it is harmless has yet to be decided. Test subjects so far have solely been mice. There are also unconfirmed claims of pills being able to augment metabolism and enhance fat burning potential, but these are unverified and are controversial at the very least.

Beware of Ephedra

Liposuction Alternatives
The return of Ephedra as a substitute for liposuction is a large concern. A recent verdict from a judge ruled that small doses of Ephedra were not dangerous. In fact, it has stayed legal in Canada, as long as it is not mixed with other substances. The allegations of ephedra-based supplements being promoted as “liposuction pills” may soon be coming.

Web sites offering a liposuction pill are attempting to persuade the overweight that one or two tablets a day will burn fat without requiring diet and/or exercise. To those wanting an instant weight loss result without doing any work, the cost of a liposuction pill, no matter how astronomical, is an enticement.

When a quick fix is accessible, people will persuade themselves that it will work. Advertisers understand that suggesting a product is not suitable for some people who want to lose weight is more likely to tempt them into purchasing. In addition, when consumers grumble about the liposuction pill failing, they claim their advertisements warn that the product “isn’t for them.” In essence, the real answer to the question of whether there is a pill for liposuction is a resounding no at this point.