Laser Lipo combines laser treament with traditional liposuction. So far there is no good evidence that the addition of the laser adds any benefit for liposuction. There is no good published evidence that it tightens skin. I see patients hoping to correct burns and skin dents from laser liposuction performed... more
What is laser liposuction?
What do laser liposuction treatments like Smart lipo and Slim lipo offer? Are they the same thing?
2 answers to “What is laser liposuction?”
A: After filling the area requiring treatment, like the...
After filling the area requiring treatment, like the abdomen or neck, with a dilute anesthetic fluid a laser fiber is inserted to heat up the overlying skin as well as help seal blood vessels and melt fat cells. A small suction cannula is then inserted to suck out excessive fat. This procedure combines... more
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