Is Laser Lipolysis a Better Option?

In the right hands, laser lipolysis is worth the investment if the practitioner is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and also has the option of Vaser  as well.  The laser is good for small areas and average for large areas, the Vaser is very good to excellent.

Laser liposuctions have had some very disappointing results and are losing favor among most serious lipo docs.  The increased risks of skin puckering, skin burns and discolorations have made it a less used method of liposuction and the prices have dropped dramatically accordingly.  There are some docs that can do a good job with laser liposuctions but definitely get several consults and don't go cheap since you get what you pay for in liposuctions and laser lipos tend to be the cheapest now.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

 

 

 

This is a good question.  First, you have to understand that laser lipolysis,because it is an in office procedure, can be performed by physicians that do not have the same training and background as board certified plastic surgeons.  In addition in not having the years of training,these physicians cannot discuss with you alternatives that may be better for you such as tummy tucks if you are considering abdominal lipo or facelifts if you are considering neck lipo.
I do think that the laser does add an element of skin tightening in some cases.  I do like it in my practice.  But I agree with one of the answers below that the surgeon is more important than the tool, therefore if you are considering laser lipo, you should still go and see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.