Laser cellulite removal is a new strategy that is becoming readily available for patients looking to tackle cellulite problem and come out on top. The use of laser technology reaches far beyond laser liposuction and laser cellulite removal is one of the newest types of cosmetic enhancement procedures with a lot of promise. Cellulite laser treatment is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to correct people battling problems with cellulite. First we have to define cellulite and understand what causes the dimpled appearance of the skin before we start investigating the solutions. There are actually several types of cellulite treatments involving lasers as well as non-laser procedures that are sometimes performed to complement the laser treatment.
So beyond being unsightly dimples and grooves of the skin, what really causes cellulite? In short, the answer is fat accumulation. But while fat removal procedures such as laser liposuction definitely help, sometimes fat removal is not necessary and smaller procedures will do the trick. Cellulite forms because there are connective tissues that are like strings pulling the skin inward toward the inside of the body. In places where soft fat cells accumulate in large deposits, most commonly the thigh and buttocks, the connective tissue pulling inward on the skin also draws some fatty tissue as well. As a result, the fatty tissue is no longer smooth under the skin causing the exterior to be bumpy and uneven. The solution then, is to remove the connection between the fatty tissue and the strings attached to the skin.
Cellulite Laser Treatment
The basic idea behind laser cellulite removal is that a laser is used to target and break fat cells with heat generated by the laser. Since only a small amount of fat needs to be broken and liquefied, there is no need for a suction action and the loose fat is removed from the body naturally through normal flushing of toxins and chemicals. The fat makes its way through the body’s cleansing system and flushed out with the urine eventually.
Since the melted fat is carried through the blood stream to other parts of the body for removal, some treatment methods use a particular type of laser with the intent of increasing blood circulation. Other methods use techniques that promise to reduce swelling after the procedure while another method claims to stimulate collagen contraction for tighter skin. Naturally, heat from the laser will cause the skin to contract so this is a normal side effect that many laser lipo patients also enjoy. The differences in branded laser treatments are usually in the light frequency wavelength used to generate the laser.
The advantages of cellulite laser treatment lies in the procedure itself. It is not a surgical procedure and therefore non-invasive. The procedure causes very little pain to the patient during and after the treatment session and the recovery is expected to range from relatively quick to almost no recovery time at all. This is a great procedure because it removes the surgical aspect and the numerous risks associated with any surgical procedure.
Laser Cellulite Removal Costs
There are a few areas that warrant careful consideration before proceeding with laser cellulite removal. The first obstacle is cost since the treatment is quite expensive relative to other cosmetic procedures. Also, while the cost of a single session is enough to challenge other cosmetic procedures, to produce optimal results multiple sessions will be required and that will usually end up being very expensive.
It is important to keep in mind that laser treatment is not an excuse to regress into or continue an unhealthy lifestyle. Adequate exercise and proper nutrition is important to further combat and keep cellulite from reappearing.
Keep in mind that laser cellulite removal is new and not fully developed. Long term side effects are still uncertain and the procedure might not be the perfect solution for everyone. Consult with a plastic surgeon to determine whether laser cellulite removal is right for you.