Laser Liposuction - Not All Machines Are Equal For Laser Liposculpture and Body Contouring

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:

o Loose Skin After Liposuction
o Contour Deformities-Skin Irregularities
o Prolonged Bruising
o 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 from the laser also tightens the skin, and closes many blood vessels, thus less bleeding.

Advantages of Laser Liposuction

o Skin Tightening!!!!!!!
o Liquefaction of Fat = Fewer Contour Deformities
o Uniform Skin Appearance after Liposuction
o Smaller Cannulae = Tiny Incision
o Much Less Traumatic
o Can Contour Visible Areas in Thinner Patients
o 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.

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.

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

If you are considering laser liposuction you really need to know the facts and understand the technology. Once you do the advantages of the new 924nm and 924/975nm based laser liposuction technology are obvious-there is nothing else like it on the market.

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Things to Consider When Thinking About Getting Liposuction

The best candidates for liposuction are healthy people at or near their ideal body weight but still have a resistant pocket of fat. For example, a woman 5' 7" tall and weighs about 135 pounds that has bulges of fat on her outer thighs (saddle bags) could be an ideal candidate for liposuction.

Liposuction is a poor choice for weight loss. Even the most aggressive forms of liposuction will only remove about 5-6 pounds of fat. Furthermore, if you overeat after the liposuction, you will most likely regain the fat in a different location.

There are several different types of Liposuction. The original procedure was done under general anesthetic and used a large suction tube to remove the fat. The recovery was painful and frequently there was a lot of loose skin that needed removal at a later date. Next came tumescent liposuction which used water combined with local anesthetic to avoid the need for general anesthetic. Better, but still no skin tightening.

The next improvement came by trying to heat the water to help melt the fat before removing the fat. Both ultrasound and lasers were used to generate the heat. The heat made a big difference, we finally got improved skin tightening. The problem was that the hot water heated everything... fat, muscles, nerves, arteries, veins skin etc. What was really need was a way to selectively heat the fat and selectively heat the skin while minimizing the heat applied to everything else.

In 2009, the first device that could selectively melt fat and tighten skin was produced. It was called the SlimLipo by Palomar Medical. This laser was a major breakthrough for liposuction. The device combined 2 lasers into one machine that could be used to just melt fat, or just tighten skin or do both at the same time. For the first time, doctors could offer patients a way of melting fat and tightening skin that was safe and so effective that many patients did not need any followup skin tightening procedures.

Before the procedure, you should obtain and try on a compression garment. You will need to wear that garment day and night for at least a few weeks to help prevent swelling that is common after liposuction. The Marena Group makes garments that are very comfortable. They can be left on even while taking a shower or using the bathroom and they cause little to no skin irritation or odor. You should probably order 2 of them so you can put on a clean garment every day.

Arrange for transportation to take you home after the procedure. Even though you will probably be able to drive, you might be groggy. Having a driver is just plain smart.

After the procedure, plan on doing very little for about 2-3 days, and nothing strenuous for about 2 weeks. This will minimize swelling and speed your recovery.

Ask your doctor what kind of device(s) he uses and why he chose them. SlimLipo lasers do cost more, but they are well worth the extra expense due to the safety and results. Ask about anesthesia. Local anesthesia can be painless and speed up your recovery. Serious complications are usually from general anesthesia and less likely from the Liposuction.

For a free consultation regarding liposuction, give Dr. Sinclair a call at 561-798-5476 (LIPO) or call the office at 561-798-2002.

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