Laser Liposuction

FAQs

• What is Laser Liposuction?

  Much has been made of laser liposuction since its introduction to the market. Laser liposuction nicely complements other liposculpture procedures and offers patients the option of liposculpture to small areas that would otherwise go untreated. The demand for facial liposuction procedures, for example, has exploded since the development of laser techniques for the purpose of liposuction. While the basic concept and process of removing fat cells from the body by suctioning remains unchanged, the method and techniques employed have changed drastically for the better. Using a laser allows us to produce more detail-oriented results and offers faster recovery time for the patient.

• Laser Liposuction

  Traditional liposuction uses a suction tube known as a cannula to remove fat from a particular area of the body. While most traditional methods today use a fluid injection to soften the fat cells so they can be broken up more easily, it still eventually involves physical force to truly break up the fat cells to be suctioned from the body. This often causes a lot of problems as a result of the damage and trauma inflicted upon the connective tissue, blood vessels, and other tissue in the treated area.
  Laser liposuction is a much gentler technique where a fiber is used to direct the laser energy. The heat generated from the laser literally melts fat cells allowing the fiber to easily cut through the area with the precision of a tiny fiber. The liquefied fat is then removed through a fine suction tube. The smaller equipment means a smaller incision is required with inherently offers many advantages.

• Laser Liposuction Advantages

  The reason laser liposuction is so effective lies in the accuracy and precision in targeting fat cells. This allows us to perform a major procedure on a patient and follow up with laser liposuction for the sculpting and detailing of the treated area. The increased precision of laser liposuction means less risk of causing trauma to the neighbouring tissue.

• Laser Liposuction Risks

  Many of the serious risks associated with liposuction are in association with the amount of traumatic force used to break up fat cells. Laser liposuction does a good job of dealing with these risks in a number of ways. The smaller incision area means no stitches are required and lowers the risk of infection or scarring. Swelling is often the result of fluid build up and since the laser technique causes little bleeding, the chances or excessive swelling is reduced. There is a rare possibility of burning the skin by the laser if the heat in left in one area for too long. But since laser liposuction removes fat on a small scale, there is very little chance of accidentally removing too much fat causing skin irregularities.
  Laser liposuction is a much gentler technique where a fiber is used to direct the laser energy. The heat generated from the laser literally melts fat cells allowing the fiber to easily cut through the area with the precision of a tiny fiber. The liquefied fat is then removed through a fine suction tube. The smaller equipment means a smaller incision is required with inherently offers many advantages.

• Laser Liposuction Recovery

  Laser liposuction patients usually undergo smaller procedures in addition to the better precision of targeting fat cells and leaving neighbouring tissue relatively unharmed. This means shorter recovery time. Most laser liposuction patients are free to return to work and normal daily activities after just one day of rest.

• Laser Liposuction Cost

  The cost of laser liposuction ranges from $4000 to $12000 depending on the number of areas treated. Overall, most laser liposuction patients are very happy with their results. The reduction in fat and newly sculpted figures are permanent baring the patient maintains a safe and healthy lifestyle. This just means that there is an incredible value in looking and feeling great for many years to come.