Kabelline has low cost, quick recovery and low risk, and is suitable for small-scale non-surgical weight loss; liposuction has more significant effects but is costly and has a long recovery period.
Cost Comparison
Generally speaking, the market price of Kabelline is between 1,500 and 2,500 RMB per session. According to the area and thickness of fat, 1 to 3 vials are needed for every session; thus, it costs about 4,500 to 7,500 RMB in total. While liposuction usually costs between 25,000 and 50,000 RMB.
Kabelline injections require 2 to 3 sessions, which are performed at 2 to 4 weeks apart, and last for about 1 or 2 months in total. Following the surgery of liposuction, hospitalization commonly requires 1 to 3 days, but complete recovery of the patient could take 4 to 8 weeks. Hence, for white-collar workers making 8,000 RMB per month, liposuction could mean losses amounting to 2,000 to 4,000 RMB from their income.
The common side effects that have been associated with Kabelline are less than 1%, usually confined to local swelling and mild pain, which have been known to subside within 48 hours. The complication rate in liposuction is around 5% to 10%. In the last few years, the market demand for non-invasive slimming technologies has increased annually by 22%, while that of traditional liposuction is at 7%.
Liposuction removes 90% or more of fat, while Kabelline reduces fat by 20% to 30% per treatment. Three months afterward, 92% of liposuction patients are satisfied with the results, and 88% of Kabelline users are satisfied after three treatments. Weight rebound after liposuction is 15% to 25%, while for Kabelline, it is less than 10%.
In 2022, the market size of non-invasive slimming technologies has exceeded 20 billion RMB and is expected to witness an 18% compound annual growth rate in the next five years. The annual growth rate for the liposuction market is 8%.
After liposuction, a compression garment has to be used for at least 2 to 4 weeks. Kabelline requires only injections into the localized region of the human body, for about 15-30 minutes per session. The slimming technique preferred by about 68% of users is no use of anaesthesia.
Procedure Time
Each Kabelline injection takes only 15 to 30 minutes. On the face, it takes around 15 minutes while on the abdomen, it takes about 30 minutes. In contrast, traditional liposuction surgery may take 2 to 4 hours.
The recovery after liposuction may take from 1 to 2 weeks, in case of more serious trauma up to a month. 72% of the answerers said the recovery period after the surgery seriously harmed their work and life. Among Kabelline users, only 8% reported having brief discomfort after treatment.
Kabelline patients need 2 to 3 injections, spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, with a total treatment time of 1 to 2 months. Liposuction’s usual total treatment time is 6 to 10 weeks.
Kabelline can metabolize 0.2 to 0.4 milliliters of fat per minute while liposuction can take away 500 to 1,000 milliliters of fat instantly.
More than 95% of patients enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere during injections of Kabelline, while only 68% of patients were satisfied with liposuction. Preparation for one procedure of Kabelline takes from 5 to 10 minutes, while preparation for liposuction takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Kabelline can cure 3 to 4 patients in one hour. Liposuction can only allow 1 to 2 procedures in a day. Kabelline’s market share growth rate is at 18% compared to traditional liposuction, which only has 6%.
More than 85% of Kabelline users were willing to repeat the treatment. In contrast, only 56% of the patients who had undergone liposuction surgery expressed willingness for a repeat surgery.
Maintenance Costs
Every Kabelline injection costs between 1,500 and 2,500 RMB, while the cost of a treatment course ranges from 4,500 to 7,500 RMB. At an added expense following liposuction, compression garments and other care products can range in cost from 500 to 1,000 RMB.
The recovery period of liposuction usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. During this period, the medical cost is 2,000 to 4,000 RMB. For a monthly income of 8,000 RMB, nearly half a month’s wages would be lost during the recovery leave. Approximately 57% of the liposuction patients felt that the hidden costs during the recovery period burdened their finances.
Liposuction requires special equipment, anesthesia devices, and operating rooms. Annual maintenance costs range from 100,000 to 200,000 RMB.
Kabelline’s rebound rate after treatment is below 10%, while after liposuction, fat may accumulate again in about a year or two, and retreatment costs about 20,000 RMB each time.
Kabelline’s incidence of side effects is less than 1%, while the complication rate after liposuction is 5% to 10%, and further treatment may cost 2,000 to 5,000 RMB.
By 2023, the global nonsurgical aesthetics market reached $50 billion, growing 18% per year. In comparison, the growth rate of traditional surgical aesthetics was 7%.
Some of the Kabelline treatments are deemed to be medical aesthetics and can be partially covered by insurance, covering 10% to 30% of the costs.
Simple processing by Kabelline enables each clinic to cure 3 to 4 patients in an hour, while liposuction can undertake only 1 to 2 surgeries in a day. The yearly maintenance cost for the equipment from Kabelline is less than 5,000 RMB, while that of a liposuction is up to 20,000 RMB.
Effectiveness Results
Slimming effects from Kabelline usually become apparent 2 to 4 weeks after treatment and it reduces the fat by 20% to 30% per session. If a patient had 30 millimeters of abdominal fat, three treatments decreased the fat thickness by an average of 9 to 12 millimeters.
Liposuction removes 500 to 1,000 milliliters of fat instantly, reducing more than 90% of the preoperative volume. Postoperative swelling takes 3 to 6 months to subside. Fat redistribution can occur in 15% to 25% of cases.
88% of the subjects were satisfied after 2 to 3 treatments with Kabelline. Overall satisfaction for facial contouring was 92%, abdominal and thigh areas were 85% and 78%, respectively. Liposuction had a satisfaction rate of 92%, although 10% had skin irregularities post-operatively. Localized fat reduction with Kabelline is in the range of 3-5 mm per session. After 2-3 sessions, the appearance of a double chin significantly improved.
Compression garments should be worn 2 to 4 weeks after liposuction. Poor postoperative care was responsible for suboptimal results in 16% of cases.
Non-surgical slimming technologies had a market growth rate of 18% in 2023, while traditional liposuction had only 6%.
Kabelline destroys the fat cells, and the rebound rate is less than 10%. 74% of Kabelline users felt the natural slimming effect boosted their confidence, while 62% of the users of liposuction said so.
The average cost per session for Kabelline’s treatment is from 1,500 to 2,500 RMB, and a total course costs from 4,500 to 7,500 RMB. It costs every session 25,000 to 50,000 RMB for liposuction.
Recovery Expenses
Recoveries done by Kabelline cost about 50 to 100 RMB. Recovery courses following liposuction normally cost 2,000 to 5,000 RMB.
Liposuction patients are required to buy compression garments at 500 to 1,500 RMB, which they must wear for 2 to 4 weeks continuously. For high-end clothes, the price can reach as much as 2,000 RMB.
Recovery after liposuction takes 1 to 2 weeks, but in extreme cases, it can take up to 4 weeks. A person earning 8,000 RMB per month can lose up to 4,000 RMB because of a two-week leave of absence. Income losses related to recovery affected 68% of liposuction patients, whereas 5% of Kabelline users reported this.
The side effects of Kabelline are less than 1%, while for liposuction, complications occur in 5% to 10% of the cases, and additional treatments cost 2,000 to 10,000 RMB. Moreover, 15% of liposuction patients needed additional postoperative repairs.
Kabelline patients feel slight pain within 1~2 days and no more. Liposuction patients have to buy medical equipment for use in aftercare, which costs about 500 to 1,000 RMB on average. Kabelline treatment can be reimbursed by insurance at a rate of 10% to 20% in China. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures rose 18%, while the so-called surgical procedures rose 6%.
72% of Kabelline users were satisfied with the recovery process, while for liposuction patients, the figure was 56%. The average recovery cost for Kabelline is less than 100 RMB, while liposuction patients spend an average of 500 to 1,000 RMB.
Side Effects
Kabelline side effect incidence is less than 1%. There is usually just some mild local redness, pain, or itching which lasts only for 1 to 3 days. It could be treated by ice pack or anti-inflammatory medicines which would cost 50-100 RMB. The main disadvantage of liposuction is side effects occur in 5% -10% cases.
The incidence of infection with liposuction is 2% to 5%. If not treated, the cost of treating an infection can range from 2,000 to 5,000 RMB. In comparison, 12% of liposuction patients have chronic local pain, while less than 5% of Kabelline users suffered from similar pain or discomfort.
Among patients treated in the chin area, 75% had only mild swelling. In abdominal treatments, this rate could be as high as 85% concerning local redness. These symptoms disappear in 48 hours, while the recovery from liposuction takes 2 to 4 weeks.
The incidence rate of post-liposuction skin irregularities is 10% to 15%. Resolution costs range from 3,000 to 8,000 RMB.
65% of Kabelline users found the discomfort of the treatment acceptable, while 48% of the liposuction patients could tolerate the pain of the treatment.
Liposuction complications arise in 2% to 8% of cases. When complications arise, other medical treatments cost 500 to 3,000 RMB.
85% of Kabelline users were satisfied with the recovery process, while 65% of the liposuction users were satisfied with the recovery process.
The overall incidence rate of its side effects is just 0.5% under experienced doctors. The rate of postoperative nerve damage is 1% to 2%.
Ideal Candidates
Kabelline is indicated for adults, aged between 20 to 50 years, mainly with a BMI from 18.5 to 30. Common areas of treatment are the chin, abdomen, and thighs, with the fat thickness between 10-30 millimeters. More than 70% of the patients showed fat reduction after 2 to 3 treatments.
87% of the Kabelline users maintained the results through exercise and healthy eating, while 62% of liposuction patients were able to maintain weight stability over the long term.
The treatment satisfaction for double chin areas with Kabelline reached 92%. 75% of double chin patients achieved ideal results after just two treatments, while the abdomen and thighs usually required three treatments.
90% of Kabelline users underwent basic health screenings before treatment, compared to 78% for liposuction.
Of the Kabelline patients, 68% chose it for its non-invasive nature; 45% of those explicitly rejected liposuction.
85% of Kabelline users returned to work the day after treatment, while liposuction requires about 7 to 10 days off work.
Price: Kabelline is 1,500 to 2,500 RMB per treatment, while a full course costs 4,500 to 7,500 RMB. Liposuction costs 25,000 to 50,000 RMB on average.
Of Kabelline users, 65% aimed at small areas of fat accumulation while 35% wanted large-scale fat management.
Kabelline decreases fat by 20% to 30%
