If not, where does it go? How do surgeons even know?
Answer: Yes, it can potentially enter the bloodstream This is a complex answer and may be beyond what you are asking. Laser lipo is supposed to me similar to mesotherapy in that you use the laser as a modality to achieve fat cell destruction. Mesotherapy uses detergent like agents to accomplish the same. In either case, the fat cells rupture and release triglycerides and lipids which are taken up by the bloodstream. The effect of this on your health is unknown. These fats are in molecule form. However, when traditional liposuction is conducted (usually following laser liposuction), trauma to blood vessels can cause whole fat cells to enter the bloodstream, a process that is called a "fat embolus". Fortunately this is extremely rare but occurs following liposuction or large bone fractures. It can have serious consequences but occurs extremely infrequently.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Yes, it can potentially enter the bloodstream This is a complex answer and may be beyond what you are asking. Laser lipo is supposed to me similar to mesotherapy in that you use the laser as a modality to achieve fat cell destruction. Mesotherapy uses detergent like agents to accomplish the same. In either case, the fat cells rupture and release triglycerides and lipids which are taken up by the bloodstream. The effect of this on your health is unknown. These fats are in molecule form. However, when traditional liposuction is conducted (usually following laser liposuction), trauma to blood vessels can cause whole fat cells to enter the bloodstream, a process that is called a "fat embolus". Fortunately this is extremely rare but occurs following liposuction or large bone fractures. It can have serious consequences but occurs extremely infrequently.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Liposuction Hi, you are referring to other types of treatments. One example is Vanquish, it uses controlled radio frequency waves to destroy fat cells without harming the muscle or skin. The fat cells are then filtered through the body and excreted. It is different from liposuction which is invasive and has longer downtime. Find a board-certified surgeon and discuss realistic goals and expectations to get more information. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Liposuction Hi, you are referring to other types of treatments. One example is Vanquish, it uses controlled radio frequency waves to destroy fat cells without harming the muscle or skin. The fat cells are then filtered through the body and excreted. It is different from liposuction which is invasive and has longer downtime. Find a board-certified surgeon and discuss realistic goals and expectations to get more information. Best of luck! #RealSelf100
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Fat in bloodstream after laser liposuction Fat that is emulsified by the laser does not enter the bloodstream. Most of the fat that is treated by the laser is removed with liposuction, which is always done in my practice. There may be some components of laser treated fat that are left behind, which does remain. This is absorbed by the body through the blood vessels and lymphatics, but the actual fat cells would not enter the bloodstream.
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Answer: Fat in bloodstream after laser liposuction Fat that is emulsified by the laser does not enter the bloodstream. Most of the fat that is treated by the laser is removed with liposuction, which is always done in my practice. There may be some components of laser treated fat that are left behind, which does remain. This is absorbed by the body through the blood vessels and lymphatics, but the actual fat cells would not enter the bloodstream.
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Answer: Liposuction and Where Does The Fat Go? After laser liposuction there is some amount of fat/oils that stay in the tissue and go into the blood but are filtered out by the liver and cause no increase in cholesterol or any internal issues; even with large volume removal. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Liposuction and Where Does The Fat Go? After laser liposuction there is some amount of fat/oils that stay in the tissue and go into the blood but are filtered out by the liver and cause no increase in cholesterol or any internal issues; even with large volume removal. Best, Dr. Emer.
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December 5, 2016
Answer: Excreted? deposits in blood vessels? causes cancer? I have looked into this and have not found an adequate answer to this question. It may be that the fat and fat by-products are all excreted from the liver/ kidneys never to be heard from again. Hopefully this is the case. Other possibilities include the possibility of fat/ cholesterol byproducts depositing in the blood vessels causing premature vascular or heart disease. Additionally, it is well known that over cooked fat in BBQ leads to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon creation which is known to be cancer causing. Could the process of burning fat with a laser create similar carcinogens? NOT IN MY PATIENTS. Not until smartlipo is further studied for safety.
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Answer: Excreted? deposits in blood vessels? causes cancer? I have looked into this and have not found an adequate answer to this question. It may be that the fat and fat by-products are all excreted from the liver/ kidneys never to be heard from again. Hopefully this is the case. Other possibilities include the possibility of fat/ cholesterol byproducts depositing in the blood vessels causing premature vascular or heart disease. Additionally, it is well known that over cooked fat in BBQ leads to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon creation which is known to be cancer causing. Could the process of burning fat with a laser create similar carcinogens? NOT IN MY PATIENTS. Not until smartlipo is further studied for safety.
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