Laser fat removal is a relatively new development in liposuction techniques. This technique is often known as laser assisted liposuction, laser lipolysis, or laser liposuction. There are many advantages that laser fat removal offers over traditional liposuction methods namely the improvement in lower risk and faster recovery after the surgery. Instead of using physical force to breakdown the fat cells, laser liposuction uses heat generated by the laser to literally melt the fat away. This is much gentler than traditional liposuction and therefore puts less stress on the surrounding tissue around the treated area.
Many experts will warn that liposuction surgery is not a solution for obesity and in no way is it a weight loss strategy. It is designed to remove areas of fat that may be difficult to target through traditional means such as exercising and dieting. It is a means of sculpting the body and refining the figure. A plastic surgeon will determine if the person is qualified for the surgery and inform the prospective patient about the benefits as well as the risks of the procedure. For a patient to be eligible, they must be in general good health, not excessively overweight and be able to maintain a stable weight for over a year. Following standards and guidelines are the way to ensure that risks of complications are minimized.
Laser fat removal is generally regarded as a safe procedure and laser liposuction surgery is effective in removing small pockets of fat deposits. Using the laser technique has greatly improved the precision in targeting fat cells so there is less risk of damage to other tissue in the area. The most commonly used lasers today are branded names like SmartLipo, SmoothLipo, and CoolLipo which differ in the laser light wavelength used to produce the heat that causes the fat to melt.
Laser assisted liposuction uses a smaller suction tube than traditional liposuction. Smaller tools means smaller incisions required to perform the surgery. The smaller incision means less risk of infections, scarring, or bruising. The heat generated by the laser will cause any leaked blood from damaged blood vessels to evaporate. The reducing in bleeding as well as drying of most of the leaked blood reduces chances of unwanted side effects such as hematomas and seromas which are conditions in which the skin is discolored by blood pooling under the skin.
Laser fat removal procedures are smaller in scale than traditional liposuction making recovery faster and almost painless. There are many benefits that laser assisted liposuction offers patients. For anyone considering treatment, consult a certified plastic surgeon to determine the best course of action to achieve your desired goals.
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