Is it safe to have laser lipo if you have a lap band? Would the high heat damage my band or the port?

There may be an increased risk if your diabetes is poorly controlled or your are insulin dependent.  However, as long as you are keeping your diabetes under control with medication and your overall health is in a good condition, you can safely undergo a laser liposuction procedure.

You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for...

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately you have developed fibrotic tissue resulting in an uneven en surface. However, your abdomen , I would imagine is flatter now than before the surgery and you have an hourglass figure. In order to get closer to perfect results, I would suggest that you...

Every surgeon is going to have their own requirements and post procedure instructions they would like you to follow. Therefore, I would follow up with your surgeon to ensure you are following his/her particular instructions. In our clinic, we require that our patients refrain from exercise for a...

Regardless of age, our office policy for all clients is safety first. All laser liposuction clients are screened with a set of pre-op labs and an EKG to make sure they are healthy before the laser liposuction procedure. If they have preexisting conditions, their specialist may need to give...

HIFU procedures are designed to only target the layer of fat that needs to be eliminated. There are no studies done on pregnant women but, the procedure should not harm the organs under the layer of muscle so i don't think there is a need to worry about your pregnancy. However, please mention...