Laser Liposuction-how it Works and Why the Laser Assisted Technique Improves Fat Removal, Skin Tightening, and Liposculpture

You are very lucky if you have waited until now to consider having liposuction, or liposculpture body contouring. The new laser liposuction techniques are a vast improvement over traditional methods. The new laser technology melts fat and tightens skin resulting in a much gentler liposculpture procedure and minimal loose hanging skin after liposuction.



 

Whether you have a double chin, tummy fat after childbirth, saddle bags, spare tire, or just little problem areas around the hips or thighs, the new laser assisted liposculpture and laser body contouring techniques may be what you are looking for.



Not all of the machines in use are the same. Some laser wavelengths, such as the 924nm and 924/975nm work much better than others. You need to understand which technology is best if you are considering laser liposuction.

Liposuction is the most commonly performed plastic surgery operation.



Problems Associated with Traditional Liposuction-Traditional liposuction is done by inserting a metal tube called a cannula beneath the skin into fat containing areas of the body. High pressure suction is applied and fat is suctioned out from under the skin. While the procedure works well, it is traumatic as the suction pulls out not only fat but also some of the connective tissue which holds the skin tight to the body. There are several problems which can occur after liposuction:



•    Loose Skin After Liposuction

•    Contour Deformities-Skin Irregularities

•    Prolonged Bruising

•    Difficult and Painful Recovery

How Laser Liposuction Works-During laser assisted liposuction, a very small laser fiber is inserted beneath the skin. Heat from the laser melts the fat into a thin liquid. The liquid fat is then more easily removed with very small cannulas usually only2-3 millimeters in diameter. The heat form the laser also tightens the skin, and closes many blood vessels, thus less bleeding.



Advantages of Laser Liposuction



•    Skin Tightening!!!!!!!

•    Liquefaction of Fat = Fewer Contour Deformities

•    Uniform Skin Appearance after Liposuction

•    Smaller Cannulae = Tiny Incision

•    Much Less Traumatic

•    Can Contour Visible Areas in Thinner Patients

•    Excellent for Touch Ups after  standard Liposuction

Which Laser is best for Liposuction?

There are several different machines available using several different laser wavelengths-the 924nm, combined 924/975nm, the 1064nm, and the 1308nm are the most popular.

I prefer the 924nm and combination 924/975nm laser because the 924nm is very selectively absorbed by fat tissue. The 924nm liquefies 3 times as much fat as some of the other wavelengths and is also more strongly absorbed by blood vessels, which helps reduce bleeding and bruising.

The 924nm and combined 924/975nm laser is used by the SlimLipo™ laser liposuction machine made by Palomar Medical™.



Are You A Candidate for Laser Liposuction?

If you are healthy, do not smoke, and have extra fat beneath your chin, around your tummy, on your hips, thighs, arms or knees, and are relatively fit and not obese, then you are likely an excellent candidate for laser liposuction. The younger you are the better your skin tightening will be after laser liposuction. I have, however, seen good skin tightening after laser liposuction in a 70 year old person-see photo below:



If you are obese and significantly over weight, you should lose weight first before liposuction.

For more information about laser liposuction with SlimLipo™ call 978-369-4499 or contact us by email.

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Dr. Seckel

Concord, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts



By: Dr Brooke R. Seckel

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Some Facts On Losing Weight With Surgery

by Gabriel

Liposuction is a medical term for cosmetic surgery that removes fat from different areas of the human body. Some of the most common areas where liposuction surgery is performed include the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, the neck, and backs of the arms. Liposuction is neither a weight loss technique nor it is an alternative to exercise instead it is a form of body shaping. The amount of fat removed differs according to the liposuction method, surgeon, and the patient.

Liposuction can give the appearance of significant weight loss than the amount of fat that is actually removed. The surgery can be carried out under general or local anesthesia. Next, the safety of surgery depends on the individual’s health condition, the type of anesthesia used, and the amount of fat to be removed.

Generally, fat is removed from the body through a hollow tube called cannula and a suction device called an aspirator. Many surgeons make use of reusable cannulas. One time usable cannulas are also available for liposuction. Liposuction techniques are classified by the amount of fluid injected and the mechanism of cannula. The following are some primary techniques of liposuction based on the amount of fluid injection:

1. Dry Liposuction 2. Wet Liposuction 3. Super-wet Liposuction 4. Tumescent Liposuction 5. Laser Assisted Liposuction

Dry Liposuction: No fluid injection takes place in dry liposuction and is rarely used.

Wet Liposuction: This technique uses a small quantity of fluid that is less than the amount of fat to be removed. The fluid is injected in the targeted area along with a local anesthetic, epinephrine that contracts the blood vessels to minimize bleeding. The fluid loosens the fat cells that are then suctioned out.

Super-wet Liposuction: This is generally used for high-volume liposuction, as it balances hemostasis and possible fluid overload in an efficient manner. In this technique, the injected fluid is almost equal to the amount of fat removed. The procedure lasts for one to three hours and may need Intravenous (IV) sedation along with a local anesthesia.

Tumescent Liposuction: In this technique, the surgeon injects a solution containing a local anesthetic and a vasoconstrictor directly into the fat that needs to be removed. The amount of fluid creates a gap between the muscle tissue and the fatty tissue. Hence, extra space is created for the insertion of cannula.

Laser Assisted Liposuction: This procedure uses thermal energy to have an effect on lipolysis and for this, it uses either the Erchonia or Nd: YAG powered devices.

Liposuction surgery is an effective tool in getting rid of unwanted fats from the body. Reports that claim people having successfully removed 50 pounds of fat are highly overstated. Hence, before undergoing liposuction, it is extremely vital for an individual to stay fit.

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Get more helpful tips and information on different liposuction prices through my website on liposuction surgery.
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