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Does LED lipo work?

I want to know the difference between laser lipo and led lipo. Which one will give better results?

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LED Lipo.

September 21st, 2016
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Laser lipo usually involves insertion of a laser fiber into the fat layer.  The heat from the laser melts fat and tightens skin.  LED lights do not generate heat.  They are typically used outside the body to try to get fat cells to shrink.

Lawrence Broder, MD


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