Traditional liposuction sculpts the body by eliminating fat cells permanently. It is the most popular rapid-fixes for those looking for trim bodies with less effort. It is a minimally invasive procedure that helps to melt the stubborn fat deposit from areas like the neck, arms, thighs, and abdomen.
This procedure has some drawbacks, especially when your skin is not able to take the slack. Saggy skin pockets can defeat the aim of applying cosmetic surgery to melt the exercise-resistant fat.
Fortunately, laser lipolysis technique is designed to pick up from where traditional liposuction nosedives. It means laser lipolysis is an effective fat removal process but integrating with liposuction generates great results for shrinking and tightening skin.
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How does laser lipo works?
Unlike traditional liposuction process, this concept  is not removing fat cells but shrink them. During every session, cosmetic surgeon from www.phoenixliposuction.com makes use of advanced device. Pads armed with laser diodes are placed directly onto patients specified skin areas.
The laser energy penetrates through the fat cells creating minute holes within their membrane. The stored fatty acids, water and glycerol gets released in the body and fat cells shrink. This results in loss of inches. The ejected fat cell contents get flushed out through the lymphatic system or get burned for energy.
Cosmetic surgeons have successfully targeted droopy stomachs with a combination of liposuction and laser lipo. Patients achieved well-sculpted bodies with taut skin without any need for tummy tuck surgery.
Who is an ideal candidate?
Candidates eligible for laser lipo are –
- People over 18 years.
- Only for people 50 pounds within their ideal weight.
- Having good health as well as skin elasticity.
- More worried about problematic areas instead of entire body weight-loss.
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What areas can be targeted?
Multiple areas can be targeted to see pronounced results. However, the areas limit in a single session will be dictated by patient weight and area size.
- Tummy bulge
- Saddlebags
- Upper arms
- Double chin
- Bra bulge
- Love handles
- Jowls
- Breasts
- Cheeks
- Buttocks
How many sessions are needed?
Some patients can see noticeable results in a few sessions, while others need 6 to 8 cycle’s to experience maximum consequences. The frequency will be two sessions per week, which will be recommended for one month.
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Health & safety
Research has found laser lipo to be safe and efficient for targeting spot fat deposits. It is an FDA approved process. As it is an outpatient procedure, recovery is very quick. Your doctor will suggest, if you are eligible for liposuction, laser lipo or both. All these procedures carry some risk of bleeding, infection, scarring, blood clots, nerve injury and adverse response to anesthesia. Liposuction has extra risks like asymmetry, contour irregularity, seroma, burns and skin discoloration.
Laser lipo hardly causes burns even though there is a risk. Fortunately, advanced devices that many surgeons make use of includes gauges to measure skin temperature. This reduces the tissue and skin’s risk of overheating and burning.
For example, there are two preferred laser devices cosmetic surgeons use – the Zerona and i-Lipo. Both make use of low-level laser energy. The device is not identical because the latter is equipped with more than thirty diodes, which is applied to the skin directly. The former uses only 5 diodes and hovers over the skin. Some patients believe that i-Lipo is more effective, while some of them think that Zerona is more comfortable. So, the topic is debatable and subjective.
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What is laser lipo aftercare treatment?
The Recovery period for laser lipo is far shorter than traditional liposuction. The discomfort or pain can last for a couple of weeks. The patient is advised to stay away from strenuous cardio-like activities. The key benefit of laser lipo is you can get to work, walk normally, and perform light exercise instantly after the process.
During recovery, special compression garments will have to be worn on targeted areas. It immensely helps the healing process and skin to contract slowly over new body contours.
Dietary advice
Your careless diet approach and not burning excessive calorie intake led you to seek this laser lipo treatment in the first place. As you start to see great results and that attractive contour, get motivated to add some dietary changes and even workouts.
Cosmetic surgery enhances your appearance but is not synonymous with a healthy body. It is not a substitute for a balanced diet and routine workouts.
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