There is a reason why laser liposuction has increased the popularity of liposuction procedures. Some of the benefits of laser liposuction are directly related to improvements from traditional liposuction methods while others are credited to the laser technique itself. The most common risks of liposuction are greatly reduced with the introduction of laser lipo. Using the laser technique also brings about the potential for positive side effects. The scale of the surgery is typically smaller than procedures using traditional methods. This affects the cost since smaller procedures generally cost less overall. But the exact amounts depend on many factors and laser assisted liposuction requires specialized equipment that are added costs to the clinic which will inevitably be passed to the patient. There are many comparisons to be made but the most important things are those that directly affect the patient and the outcome. This includes the risks, costs, and recovery differences between laser lipo and traditional liposuction surgeries.
Laser Lipo Risks and Side Effects
The risk of any plastic surgery procedure includes bleeding, bruising, scarring and infection. Traditional liposuction patients are particularly prone to some of these risks since the use of force to break fat cells causes quite a bit of trauma to the surrounding tissue. Damaged blood vessels cause excessive bleeding to a point where blood transfusions are the norm. Laser liposuction minimizes most of these risks because the technique of using a laser to melt the fat is much more precise than the force used to break fat cells. There is much less blood loss and in cases where small amounts are leaked from damaged capillaries, trace amounts of blood will evaporate from the heat generated by the laser. This leaves the treated area more dry which greatly improves the recovery experience for the patient.
A positive side effect of laser liposuction is the tightening of the skin. This is caused by the laser because the heat generated by the laser causes the collagen in the skin to contract. For facial liposuction patients, this is a great replacement to a facelift. This is most effective for those who have the elasticity in their skin and is not confined to just the face. The result of the laser is part of a strategy to reducing cellulite by laser lipo surgery. it is also used in breast lift procedures sometimes referred to as breast reduction liposuction whereby the removal of fat tissue causes a reduction in breast size.
Laser Lipo Recovery
A great benefit laser lipo patients enjoy is the reduced recovery time required. Since the trauma to surrounding tissue is reduced and the scale of the surgery overall is smaller, there is less to recover from. The small incision areas reduce the risk of infection and the reduced bleeding means less chances of problems arising after the surgery. The most common cause of problems during recovery is the inadequate drainage of the treated area. Leaked fluids such as blood can pool and cause temporary but unsightly color spots or even swelling that can take months before they go away.
Laser Liposuction Cost
The cost of laser liposuction is affected by the same factors as most plastic surgery procedures. Aside from the surgeon costs which should be about the same regardless of whether traditional or laser lipo is being performed, the anesthesia and facility cost will be vastly different from traditional lipo methods. Since most patients will not require general anesthesia and do not have to be fully sedated, there is a cost saving in the lower dosage. The facility cost includes use of equipment which adds to the cost since most laser techniques are fairly new and the cost of the equipment will be passed down to the patient.
With higher cost due to the new equipment and relatively longer surgery time, because laser lipo is a slow procedure removing small amounts of fat at a time, laser lipo is still very much worth the price. This is because of the added benefits and the precision that slows down the surgery actually improves the results. It is easy for a laser liposuction patient to be very happy with their newly sculpted body because success rate is extremely high.
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