Basic Information About Laser Lipo Miami Lakes Patients Will Want To Know

By Claudine Hodges


In the past, liposuction was the only alternative for the reduction of stubborn fat, however the main drawback of this procedure was the pockets of loose, sagging skin left behind. Today there is a better choice for patients that produces optimal results, laser lipolysis. It both eliminates fat and tightens skin for a trim, shapely physique. If considering laser lipo Miami Lakes, FL clients will want to know these facts.

Lipolysis uses a different technique to remove fat cells, instead of suctioning them out as liposuction does, they are melted by the heat of varying fiber-optic laser wavelengths. When this happens, it boosts the skin's collagen production which keeps it firm so it does not sag.

Minimally invasive, a typical lipolysis session takes about an hour to complete and is done as an outpatient procedure. The treatment area is marked off by the doctor, then a local anesthetic is applied. A thin tube called a cannula is inserted by way of a small incision, inside this tube is the laser fiber that produces the heat to melt the fat cells. The liquified fat is absorbed by the body and the skin begins producing more collagen. Some swelling and bruising is normal but it does not last long.

Effective alone, lipolysis can also be used in combination with liposuction so the patient can enjoy the best possible outcome. Maximum removal of fat is achieved, without the sagging skin associated with liposuction when done by itself. Areas that are affected more by gravity and prone to sagging such as the abdomen are good candidates for this treatment combo.

Common areas treated include the jawline, hips, upper arm, inner and outer thighs, buttocks, and the abdomen. Results vary from one patient to another and mostly depend on the volume of fat present in the area being treated. In the first six weeks after the treatment the results will become apparent, and they can continue to become even more pronounced for up to four months later.

Most patients only need one treatment, but if the area is larger or more fat is present such as the stomach or bottom, it may be necessary to undergo a second procedure. The doctor will normally advise the patient at the initial consultation as to how many treatments he or she will likely require to achieve the desired look. One must wait four months or longer before the next treatment.

The use of a local anesthetic during the procedure keeps discomfort levels down for most patients, however most will report bruising and tenderness several hours later. Patients normally go home after an hour's recovery and they will be instructed to wear a compression garment for two days to a week at most. They may wish to use over the counter analgesics for any pain.

In order to maintain results, patients will need to follow a healthy diet and exercise program, or like any other method of fat loss, the problem may return. Otherwise, the results can be considered permanent. It is generally performed on patients who have stubborn pockets of body fat that won't leave through other weight loss measures such as dieting, it is not a solution to obesity.




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