Laser liposuction is one of the newer body sculpting options on the market today. Not only has it gained massive popularity in recent years, but it also has the results to back it up.
The term laser liposuction typically refers to two distinct procedures that use considerably different techniques and timelines. As a potential patient, you should take your time researching these procedures to evaluate which best fits your plans.
In this article, we will take a look at the effectiveness of both the minimally invasive version of laser liposuction and the completely noninvasive one.
Both procedures use extreme heat to melt and dissolve the fatty deposits, but that is essentially where the similarities end. Noninvasive laser liposuction, also known as “quickie lipo,” thanks to its relatively short sessions, has been roaring in popularity lately. It uses pads akin to the ones used during sonograms to melt the fat underneath the skin. Know that this method will not cause any damage to your skin or underlying tissues. Later, the body proceeds to flush out the melted fat naturally and organically, which can take up to several weeks to complete.
One of the main advantages of this noninvasive, external version of the technique is that it does not require incisions and that each session should not last more than sixty minutes. Also, the recovery time is close to non-existent. After the treatment, you can resume your regular daily activities right away.
The other version of the procedure is the minimally invasive (or internal) technique. Your medical practitioner will begin by inserting a tool called a cannula through an incision in the targeted area. During this step, the cannula will have a laser-emitting head attached to it. Later, the melted fat is sucked out using the same cannula, but this time it will have a vacuum-like applicator attached to it. One of the main benefits of this version is that you can see the results immediately after the procedure, and you can treat larger areas in one session. This variety of laser liposuction removes considerably more fat than the noninvasive one. It also has the added benefit of tightening the skin in the treated area because the lasers used internally help produce collagen.
Both types of laser liposuction yield very effective and lasting results, but they do not endure forever, at least not without the patient’s constant effort. Know that after the removal of your fatty deposits, the fat will never regrow in the same area, even if you gain weight. What could happen in the case of weight gain, however, is the new fat will need new areas to attach itself, which can result in disfiguring.
The best way to ensure that the results are long-lasting and you will not waste your time and money is to start living a healthier lifestyle, meaning eating clean and exercising regularly. Our advice doesn’t mean that you need to live in an eternal diet and go every day to the gym; it merely means to try and take care of yourself and stay active.