With CoolLipo, what happens to the fat melted by the laser?

With any laser lipo treatment, fat that is "melted" becomes a liquid. :-) However, enough energy must be used to actually rupture the cell membranes of the fat cells in order for the liquid contents on the inside to be released.

If the physician does not take the time to use enough energy to actually cause liquification, then the fat may just be softened.

Assuming that appropriate energy levels are used to cause the fat to "melt", the liquid can be suctioned by using traditional or power-assisted liposuction.

Liquified contents that are not removed at the time of the procedure can drain out of the tiny cannula insertion holes during the first couple of days following surgery. Remaining liquid contents are reportedly removed through the lymphatic system.

Since melted fat does not have cell membranes, it cannot reform and deposit in other areas.

While very little fat is actually melted, any fat affected by the Cool Lipo laser is removed with tumescent liposculpture that is perfomed at the same time.

After the fat is melted with the laser, I remove much of the liquefied fat, and some loosened solid fat with a suction device. This promotes more rapid contouring and skin tightening.

A day or two of drainage occurs from the small access holes made at the treated areas. In addition, your body's lymphatic system empties the tissue of the melted fat over a period of some weeks.

The fat does not "reimplant" or go to other areas of the body.