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Laser Liposuction Does It Work

What is Laser Liposuction – does it work? That is the big question that people are asking.


The fear is that under the traditional cosmetic surgery procedure there was a lot of trauma to the body. The old lipo method involved some major incisions out of which solid fat was vacuumed, so to speak. To minimize discomfort the patient underwent general anesthesia, would typically end up with some scars and stitches, and would lose a good amount of time after the procedure to the recovery process. This was not exactly something to look forward to – and the decision to go ahead with it was difficult.

Recently, a new method – often referred to as SmartLipo was approved by the FDA. You could say that this method literally melts the fat off the body. Cosmetic surgeons make small cuts or incisions in the targeted area and then use lasers to liquefy the fat. This liquid form then drains out from the openings. Only local anesthesia is needed, there is usually no scarring, and the recovery time is very short. An added benefit to laser lipo is that surrounding skin firms up a bit from the lasers. This is in sharp contrast to the old way where the skin would become a bit baggy and saggy and possibly require another procedure to fix.

So, when it comes to advantages and disadvantages of laser liposuction what is the downside? As with any plastic surgery there are risks involved. Infection and bruising are possible, along with some minor discomfort such as swelling. Generally, SmartLipo is used to dissolve smaller amounts of fat to define the body and not used to remove large amounts of fatty deposits.
The best advice is to consult with a trained and certified cosmetic surgeon as to whether this is right for you.

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