Cosmetic Surgery

Non-invasive laser liposuction is quickly becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional surgical liposuction techniques that have been used for decades. Apart from less bruising at areas where the procedure is performed as well as a shorter recovery time for patients, recent research has also indicated that non-invasive liposuction using a laser may also help tighten the skin, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing result. And improvement can be seen in as little as seven days compared with regular liposuction which may take two to four weeks before the results become noticeable. But this type of liposuction is not appropriate for typical liposuction candidates, such as the obese, since it is mainly intended to remove a few ounces of fat from certain areas for body contouring and reshaping.

There are two ways that non-invasive fat reduction assisted by lasers works:

1. The cannula, the narrow tube that is used to suction the fat out of the body, is combined with a fiber optic cable that delivers the laser light to the target area to melt the fat and then suck it out effortlessly and with little or without damage.

2. The laser is used first to melt the fat in a particular area and then the cannula is used to quickly vacuum out the fat, resulting in a much-shorter procedure.

In addition, lasers can be used to complement conventional liposuction techniques by tightening and toning skin in the area where the fat has been suctioned out. This also improves cellulite appearance. However, adding the laser to the procedure increases the lost of liposuction.

Who are best suited for non-invasive laser lipo procedures?

* Those who are no more than twenty percent overweight. Otherwise, the effect form laser liposuction will not be as prominent as the patient desires. It is important to remember that laser liposuction is not a weight loss but a body sculpturing method.
* Those who have stubborn pockets of fat in certain areas that is not responsive to exercise and diet. For example, fat tends to accumulate in chin area even in on the overall slim people.
* Those who merely want to tighten the skin in particular areas such as the jawline, the waist or around the arms.
* Those who are in good health and have good muscle tone.

Liposuction procedures using non-invasive laser-aided techniques will be more effective if the patient augments it by adopting a healthy, low-fat diet and a regular exercise program.

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