Check if there are any expected effects and side effects with Vanquish ME

Vanquish ME is a medical slimming machine that aims to slim the abdomen and thighs .

During the treatment, the treatment site is warmed at a temperature that makes you feel "in a bath or kotatsu" or "in a bedrock bath", and only fat cells are selectively destroyed. It does not damage tissues other than fat cells such as skin and muscle, and is considered to have mild pain and downtime .

In addition to Vanquish ME, there are multiple medical slimming machines in cosmetology, so it is necessary to know the difference from other machines in advance in order to achieve a satisfactory treatment.

Vanquish ME acts on a wide range of fat cells at one time

VANQUISH ME is a medical slimming machine that irradiates high frequencies developed by BTL in the United Kingdom, and was certified in Japan in 2018.

The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration), which is the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan, has recognized the effectiveness and safety of non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and reduction of the circumference of the abdomen under the device name "BTL-899".

We have also obtained the CE mark, a safety mark that is required to be affixed in the EU (European Union region).

One of the features of Vanquish ME is that it has a wide range of treatments at one time. The maximum size of the applicator is 20 cm x 70 cm , so it is possible to heat a wide area from the front to the side of the abdomen at once and evenly .

Since it is possible to irradiate a wide area with one treatment, it may be said that the treatment can be performed more efficiently than other medical slimming machines.

Difference between Vanquish ME and Vanquish

The Vanquish ME is the second generation of the Vanquish series.

In "Vanquish", there was only one applicator, but in Vanquish ME, a small dedicated applicator (Flex applicator) that can effectively irradiate even in a narrow irradiation range has been added. Therefore , it can be said that the treatment can be performed efficiently even in a narrower area than Vanquish.

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Effect of high frequency irradiation with Vanquish ME

Vanquish ME irradiates high frequencies, which are a type of electromagnetic waves.

Electromagnetic waves are classified into gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, visible rays, microwaves, and high frequencies according to the difference in wavelength and frequency. High frequency is also called radio frequency, RF (abbreviation of radio frequency), and refers to electromagnetic waves around frequencies of 3MHz to 300MHz .

When high-frequency waves are applied to the skin and vibrations are transmitted to the body, heat (Joule heat) is generated by rubbing the molecules against each other, and this Joule heat has the effect of warming from the deep part of the body instead of the surface of the skin.

Vanquish ME works by selecting only fat cells

There are tissues such as skin and muscle around the adipose tissue, but in Vanquish ME, high-frequency heat energy acts only on the adipose tissue.

This utilizes the fact that the impedance (electrical resistance) value, which indicates the difficulty of current flow, differs between skin tissue, muscle tissue, and adipose tissue. The harder the current flows, the higher the impedance value and the greater the heat energy generated.

In addition, the difficulty of current flow changes as the frequency of the current changes. In Vanquish ME, the impedance value of adipose tissue is higher than the impedance value of skin tissue and muscle tissue.

The Vanquish ME has multiple electrodes inside the applicator that switch between plus and minus, from which high frequencies are radiated.

The frequency indicates how many times the plus and minus of the radio wave are switched and vibrated in one second. The high frequency frequency of Vanquish ME is 27.12Mhz, and when current flows, plus and minus are switched about 27 million times per second.

By using a frequency of 27.12Mhz that acts only on adipose tissue, the fat layer 1 cm below the skin can be heated at 44 ° C to 45 ° C, which is sufficient for adipocytes to die of natural causes (apoptosis). I can do it. When the fat layer is kept at 44 ° C to 45 ° C for a certain period of time, the fat cells are slowly decomposed, and it is said that the fat cells in the subcutaneous fat can be reduced.

In addition, while the adipose tissue is heated at a temperature of 44 ° C to 45 ° C, the temperature of the skin surface is maintained at about 42 ° C, so it is said that there is no damage to the skin surface such as burns . It seems that some people fall asleep during the procedure because they feel as if they are taking a hot bath or taking a bedrock bath.

Vanquish ME can be partially thinned only in the part you care about

Partial thinning such as the abdomen and thighs is possible, leading to slimming only the areas of concern.

Dysfunctional fat cells are excreted as waste products together with sweat and urine over a period of 2 to 4 weeks . By the time you finish 4 to 5 treatments, it is said that you can reduce the size by 5 cm to 10 cm, although there are individual differences.

Overseas Survey Results Selective Non-contact Field Radiofrequency Extended Treatment Protocol: According to safety and efficacy assessments , 24 subjects (22 females and 2 males) with an average age of 47.9 years (30-69 years) After 3 months of follow-up, the abdominal circumference and waist circumference decreased by 4.22 cm on average [*].
[*] Selective Non-contact Field Radiofrequency Extended Treatment Protocol: Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy

Why Vanquish ME is not supposed to rebound

Adipocytes become apoptotic and are naturally excreted as unwanted substances in the liver by macrophages, a type of white blood cell that digests dysfunctional cells. It is said that the thickness of the fat layer is reduced because the fat cells themselves disappear. Since the fat cells themselves disappear, it is said that it is difficult to rebound without extreme drinking and eating after Vanquish ME treatment .

In addition, in a diet by reducing the normal amount of food or increasing the amount of exercise, the body shape changes as the fat cells become smaller or larger. In this case, the number of fat cells does not change. Fat cells can be reduced by undergoing treatment.

Parts that can be treated with Vanquish ME (parts recommended by the manufacturer)

• Full circumference of the abdomen ((front, side, back, fat on the waist called love handle)
• All around the thigh (outer thigh / inner thigh)

Skin tightening effect of irradiated area by Vanquish ME

When the skin is irradiated with high frequency waves and the high temperature state due to Joule heat continues, protein contraction, metabolism, and collagen production are promoted, which can be expected to improve the firmness and sagging of the skin in addition to the slimming effect. I will.

From the outside, the skin is layered with the epidermis layer and the dermis layer. The dermis layer contains collagen and elastin, which maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, and fibroblasts, which produce these. It is said that when high frequency is applied, heat energy reaches the dermis layer, which stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin, which also has a skin tightening effect .

Non-contact "Field Selective RF®" system with no damage to the skin

The Vanquish ME system is referred to as the "Field Selective RF®" system, which does not come into direct contact with the skin. Selective means selective, and as mentioned above, RF is an abbreviation for Radio Frequency, which means radio waves and high frequencies.

In general, medical slimming machines attach the machine parts directly to the body. Then, by warming or cooling the part where fat is anxious, it damages fat cells. However, Vanquish ME irradiates high frequencies by covering the area where fat is a concern with a dome-shaped panel (applicator). Since the machine does not come into direct contact with the skin, it is said that there is no damage to the skin .

Those who are compatible with Vanquish ME

With other medical slimming machines, if the BMI value is high, the treatment may be refused, but with Vanquish ME, there is no limit to the BMI value when receiving the treatment. Therefore, even those who have refused treatment with other medical slimming machines can receive it.

• Those who did not see the desired effect on the diet
• Higher BMI
• Those who cannot easily take time for the treatment
• Those who want to receive slimming treatment without making an incision with a scalpel
• I'm worried about my upper arm like furisode
• I want to reduce the size of my thighs and wear pants in a cool way
• Especially those who are concerned about the fat around the abdomen

Effective treatment interval of Vanquish ME

Most medical institutions set "5 times a week" as one course.

The effect can be expected even if there is a week or more between the treatments until the next treatment, but if you want the shortest effect, it is ideal to perform the treatment once every 1 to 2 weeks .

In Vanquish ME, fat cells are excreted from the body over 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment. Therefore, immediate effect cannot be expected, but it seems that many people realize the effect from about one month after the treatment of one course of five times is completed.

What you need to know about the risks and side effects of Vanquish ME

Risks and side effects of Vanquish ME

Burns may occur due to high frequency irradiation . Also, heating may cause temporary pain for several weeks.

If you feel a part of the heat during the procedure, please have the irradiation power adjusted. However, it is said that there is almost no risk of burns because Vanquish ME has a function to adjust the output while measuring the impedance value of electrical resistance during the treatment.

Redness after Vanquish ME treatment

In rare cases, redness and tingling may occur after the treatment, but it will disappear in about 1 to 2 hours.

Lump after Vanquish ME treatment

Some people are worried that Vanquish ME will cause lumps in the back of the skin, which is evidence that Vanquish ME is working. Due to the action of Vanquish ME, when a wide range of fat cells become dysfunctional, the fat cells may become a mass (inflammation) . However, it gradually becomes smaller and is said to be reduced or eliminated by massage.

The target of Vanquish ME is subcutaneous fat

Vanquish ME does not have a BMI of less than 30 as with other medical slimming machines. However, since it targets subcutaneous fat, it cannot be expected to be effective if it is thin or has a lot of visceral fat.

Those who cannot receive Vanquish ME

• Those who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• Those who have an implantable device
• Those who have implants
• Those who have skin disease or trauma at the treatment site
• Those who have or plan to get sunburned before and after the procedure

Vanquish ME Price Market

Vanquish ME is an unapproved device of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and is free medical treatment. Therefore, you will have to pay the full amount and the fee will vary depending on the medical institution, but the market price is about 13,000-40,000 yen per time .

Depending on the medical institution, the treatment fee may be set for multiple treatments of 4 to 5 times as one course.

Vanquish ME procedure flow

You can take a shower or bath from the day, but avoid sunburn. There are no restrictions on drinking or exercising.

To get the effect you expect with Vanquish ME

Choose a medical institution with a proven track record in Vanquish ME

Vanquish ME is not a machine that has the same effect no matter who irradiates it, and the treatment effect differs depending on the irradiation technique. If you have subcutaneous fat that you can target with Vanquish ME, but no effect is seen after the procedure, it may be due to irradiation technology.

When choosing a medical institution, be sure to choose a medical institution with a proven track record, such as checking the case photos posted on the medical institution's website .

Sufficient hydration before and after Vanquish ME

Sufficient hydration of 1ℓ to 2ℓ per day is recommended before and for several days after the treatment so that dysfunctional fat cells are efficiently discharged from the body after the treatment of Vanquish ME. I will.