8_Days__June_1_2017
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STORY<br />
JOCELYN LEE & CELINE TAN<br />
THE RESULTS: Alas — my cellulite-ridden thighs have<br />
not become miraculously become firmer. They look<br />
as wobbly as before. It’s not unexpected, as cellulite<br />
is notoriously hard to banish. Multiple sessions are<br />
required before the unsightly dimples would disappear,<br />
and customers have reported good results.<br />
$180 per session for legs or tummy; $250 for both areas, from all<br />
Shou Slimming outlets. For more info, go to www.shouslimming.<br />
com.<br />
The one that freezes your fats and<br />
gets rid of them forever.<br />
Z Lipo and Z WavePro (Cryo-Lipolysis &<br />
Shockwave) by Zimmer Aesthetics<br />
WHAT IT DOES: Touted as the non-surgical and noninvasive<br />
alternative to liposuction, this procedure<br />
combines Z Lipo (which targets and freezes fats in the<br />
body, subsequently destroying them) and Z Wave (which<br />
uses shockwaves to break down the frozen fats, and<br />
also helps to tighten skin and reduce cellulite). The<br />
dead fat cells will be naturally removed through the<br />
lymphatic system, which takes 10 to 12 weeks. The<br />
fats apparently stay away — permanently.<br />
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE: An area is marked on my stomach,<br />
and a cold gel pad is placed on top of it. The Z Lipo<br />
device clamps onto the gel pad and a roll of my skin,<br />
and freezes it to -5 degrees. I don’t really feel anything<br />
except a strong suction on my stomach during the<br />
one-hour session. When the device is removed, I stare<br />
in shock at what looks like a thick roll of hard honey<br />
baked ham in place of my soft tummy. The therapist<br />
explains that my fats have now been frozen and she will<br />
now use the Z Wave applicator to break the fats down.<br />
I’m not gonna lie — this part is painful. The device<br />
delivers pulses to the area, which is already sore from<br />
the fat-freezing. It caused bruising on my stomach and<br />
a tingling pain which persisted for a few days.<br />
THE RESULTS: I couldn’t wear fitting pants or skirts for<br />
a week because of the pain, but the bruises gradually<br />
disappeared. The effects would show up after a month,<br />
as it takes time for the dead fat cells to be removed<br />
from the body naturally. While my stomach didn’t look<br />
very different (probably cos the fat-freezing was only<br />
done on a small area), I did notice that my usual jeans<br />
felt slightly looser. Yay!<br />
$500 per area; available at five clinics in Singapore, including<br />
Patricia Yuen Dermatology at #20-04 Paragon. For the full list, call<br />
NeoAsia at 6552-7787.<br />
The one that uses Infrared rays to<br />
speed up metabolism and burn<br />
calories.<br />
PowerSlim Studio by Aramsa Spa<br />
WHAT IT DOES: An infrared treatment which promises to<br />
improve metabolism, stimulate weight loss and calorieburning,<br />
and improve skin’s appearance. Also speeds<br />
up detoxification and improves overall health.<br />
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE: This is touted<br />
as the world’s most comfortable<br />
slimming experience. It’s definitely<br />
pretty effortless. Just slide into a<br />
pod-like machine after getting some<br />
gel massaged onto your body, and<br />
pretend you’re at the beach getting<br />
a suntan, sans UV damage. The<br />
infrared lights did get a little hot<br />
after a while, but just ask for the<br />
air-con to be turned up. Overall, it’s<br />
a relaxing experience.<br />
THE RESULTS: My pants definitely felt<br />
looser after the ‘suntan’ (probably<br />
water loss) but like all slimming<br />
treatments, results are best after<br />
several sessions.<br />
$160.50 for one hour from Aramsa Spa,<br />
Bishan Park 2, Tel: 6456-6556; http://<br />
aramsaspas.com.<br />
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