The proponents of laser assisted lipolysis claim that it is superior to liposucition but it has yet to be proven. I have had one patient who went to another surgeon who offered this technology about two years ago and she was dissatisfied with the results.
It is slightly more delicate but that's not always good and it may not be sufficient and will take more time. I have performed a laser assisted lipolysis procedure and followed the patient for several months. While the patient is generally satisfied, I believe the same results could have been achieved for less with traditional liposuction. It was a small area and took a long time.
I know that may not make immediate sense but let me give you an analogy which will help to clarify.
You have a standard size room that you want painted. Do you want to pay for someone to paint it with a standard 8 inch roller brush and get the job done in a reasonable time? OR would you rather have them paint the entire room with a 1/8' fine detail brush? I am sure the latter will be more precise and get every little corner but can you imagine how long that would take? Does that make any sense?
I know this may be oversimplified but it is hard to explain the difference.
I hope this helps.
