Laser Lipolysis
Laser lipolysis is a minimally invasive, body contouring procedure that uses laser energy to reduce fat cells of your body that are often difficult to change with diet and exercise. It can be used to treat areas of your body, including:
- Abdomen
- Back
- Neck
- Calves
- Hips
- Butt
- Obliques –“love handles”
- Thighs
- Upper arms
How it works
The laser penetrates the layer of fat making fat from adipocytes (fat cells) pass into the interstitial tissue and is eliminated naturally by the body. The treatment session lasts for 10-30 minutes per zone and recommends a weekly session, the number of sessions depends on the desired effect. Treatment can be up to or 8-10 weeks. Lipo-Laser is described as laser-assisted lipolysis (the breakdown of stored fat in fat cells) or non-surgical liposuction.
Benefits
Can improve the appearance of treated areas
Can stimulate collagen production
Can promote body reshaping
Can have faster recovery than traditional liposuction
Can have fewer complications than traditional liposuction.
There is little to no downtime
Risks and side effects
Temporary redness, swelling, and tenderness
Bruising, hematoma, redness, scarring, and swelling
Laser lipolysis is not recommended for people with underlying medical conditions or during pregnancy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Noninvasive laser lipolysis is effective in reducing fat cells. It may take up to three months to see results.
While everyone’s situation is different, on average, people may need two or more treatments for each body part.
Good candidates for laser lipolysis include people who:
Are in good overall health.
Don’t smoke or can quit smoking weeks before treatment.
Have realistic expectations about their results.
People who are within 10 to 20 pounds of their ideal body weight
In general, laser lipolysis may not be the best option for people who have:
Excess weight (obesity).
Loose skin.
Medical conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or liver disease.
Laser lipolysis also isn’t appropriate for people who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Your plastic surgeon will help you determine if minimally invasive or noninvasive laser lipolysis — or another type of body contouring — is right for you.
Laser lipolysis results are typically long-lasting. However, the slimming, tightening effects go away if you gain weight.
For many people, laser lipolysis is a safe procedure with relatively minor risks and a quick recovery.
With laser lipolysis, there’s no recovery time.
With laser lipolysis, you can return to work right away or the next day.
Generally, no, as most insurance companies consider laser lipolysis to be cosmetic and not medically necessary.
