Arasys is a body treatment system that can help you lose inches. It delivers the results of strenuous physical exercise without requiring you to go through the motions of a gym workout.
The treatment, which is comprised of 1,000 waveforms (wavelengths, not electric currents), imitates brain waves that would normally be produced during regular physical exercise. This makes the targeted muscles think they are getting a workout.
The Purpose of Arasys
Arasys is arguably the most popular non-surgical, non-invasive body treatment on the market. It is used to:
- Speed up metabolism
- Restore elasticity to connective tissue
- Increase oxygenation
- Increase blood circulation
- Reduce cellulite
- Build muscle
- Boost performance
- Alleviate muscle pain
- Alleviate atrophy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the system as Class 1, which suggests that there is minimal risk.
Good Candidates for Arasys Treatment
Arasys was originally used to treat the muscle atrophy associated with multiple sclerosis, but was later found to be beneficial in delivering body contouring results as well.
Good candidates include men and women seeking:
- Inch loss and cellulite removal
- Abdominal tightening after pregnancy
- Skin tightening after liposuction
- Breast or underarm lift
- Lymphatic detoxification
- Increased stamina
- General well-being
The Arasys Procedure Explained
A trained provider performs Arasys in a spa facility or plastic surgeon’s office.
For the Arasys treatment, the patient relaxes comfortably on her back on a treatment table. Moist sponge pads are positioned over the targeted zone and held in place with rubber straps to cover the maximum muscle area. Waveforms are alternately delivered with precision to the treatment site. This creates 100 percent full muscle contraction in the area.
Patients experience mild skin vibrations as the muscles contract. Most describe feeling a gentle tickling sensation or a mild muscle contraction, but the treatments are considered relatively painless.
Each session lasts 30 to 45 minutes, based on the targeted area. Patients are advised to drink water before and after each session to enhance lymphatic system. Hydration before and after Arasys treatments is additionally important because the body can get dehydrated during the process, just as it would after a physical workout at the gym.
Benefits of Arasys
There are outstanding benefits to the Arasys system for loss of inches and cellulite removal, which include:
- Burns fat without depleting glucose (as happens with physical exercise), preventing muscles from getting overstressed
- No muscle soreness
- 17-minute treatment can deliver the same effect as 300 sit-ups and 400 buttocks raises
- Each session has the fat burning and muscle toning effects of four hours of intense exercise
- Patients typically lose 2-8 inches per 25-minute session
Arasys Risks and Side Effects
There are virtually no risks or side effects associated with Arasys. It is safe, non-invasive, causes no muscle trauma and has zero side effects. However, Arasys should not be used on anyone who has a cardiac pacemaker or any cardiac condition, epilepsy. Additionally, Arasys should not be used on patients who have had a hysterectomy less than a year prior or anyone with varicose veins.
Arasys Recovery Time and Result Duration
There is no recovery or downtime with this treatment. Results are seen immediately; 6 to 10 treatments are recommended to deliver dramatic results.
The end result of Arasys is equal to that of a strenuous exercise program and lasts just as long. Good eating habits and introducing some element of exercise into a general fitness routine will help to maintain the results.
The Price Tag for Arasys
Depending upon demographics, Arasys costs $150-$450 per session. It is not covered by health insurance because it is an elective cosmetic procedure.
This is a safe and effective treatment to lose inches and tone the underlying muscles. Dramatic results are seen after the first session and further improve with subsequent treatments.
Disclaimer: This information is intended only as an introduction to this procedure. This information should not be used to determine whether you will have the procedure performed nor does it guarantee results of your elective surgery. Further details regarding surgical standards and procedures should be discussed with your physician.
By Dermanetwork.org Staff
Updated: February, 2014
