Laser liposuction is a new, gentler approach to removing unwanted fat and re-sculpting the body ( including the abdomen, chin, inner and outer thighs, hips, back, upper arms, buttocks, and face). Today’s laser liposuction  is a safer procedure for several reasons:  risks associated with general anesthesia are eliminated by the use of local anesthetic. The tumescent technique is also used in most laser lipo procedures, reducing swelling and little or no blood loss. The small cannulas used in laser lipo surgery require only the tiniest of incisions, greatly lowering the risk of infection and bruising. Utilizing a  fiber laser and a thin cannula, or small tube, to heat, “melt,” and remove targeted deposits of fat. The heat of the laser also spurs the growth of collagen, a structural protein that helps give skin strength and smoothness. The result is an improved body contour—one that is slimmer, tighter, and smoother.

Laser liposuction works on many areas of the body, It can also be used to reduce unwanted fat in the male breast. Because laser liposuction is less invasive, it often can be performed in areas where traditional liposuction cannot be performed, such as the underarms or neck area.

Smaller Incisions, Less Trauma

Unlike traditional liposuction surgery, laser liposuction—or laser-assisted lipolysis, as physicians refer to it—is minimally invasive. That means it uses only tiny incisions—ones so small, in fact, that they often don’t require suturing, or stitching up, afterwards. The procedure, therefore, produces very little bruising and bleeding—and demands very little recovery time. You can have the procedure one day and be back at work the following day.