Atlanta Lipotherme doctors

Carmen Kavali, MD Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 410, Atlanta
6 answers
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
365 East Paces Ferry Road, NE, Atlanta
1 answer
Richard C. Mattison, MD Richard C. Mattison, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
3975 Roswell Rd., Atlanta

Recent Answers

Lipotherme Treatment for the Arms?

Can I have Lipotherme treatment in my arms? They are too fat

A: Lipotherme for the arms is a good choice!

You certainly may choose to have Lipotherme laser-assisted liposuction to address the extra fat in your arms. Talk to your surgeon about whether it's right for you now, or if you should try to lose weight first, or if you need an arm lift (brachioplasty) to take care of extra loose skin. The right answers for you depend on the size of your arms, the distribution of fat in your arms, and the amount of loose skin in your arms.

Best wishes!

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Lipotherme Vs. Mesotherapy: Are These Procedures the Same?

Are Lipotherme and Mesotherapy the same procedure with only different names?

A: Lipotherme and Mesotherapy are NOT the same

Mesotherapy is a non-FDA-approved injectable form of "fat melting". Mesotherapy is usually done by non-plastic surgeons (although some plastic surgeons may be doing it too). It had a great marketing push in recent years, but after the bankruptcy of several large providers of the treatment (FIG comes to mind, as do many local medspas), I think people are realizing mesotherapy providers may have promised more than they can actually deliver. Lipodissolve is a form of mesotherapy.

Lipotherme is a device that performs laser-assisted liposuction. It's a 980 nm diode laser that destroys fat cells and heats the skin as part of a surgical procedure. It's usually an outpatient office procedure, depending on the areas being treated. It is basically the same as liposuction with the addition of laser energy for a smoother result and a bit of skin tightening. It's a proven method for body contouring and is FDA-approved.

Hope this helps!

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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