Lipo-LIght basically works by using laser light to make some holes in fat cells to allow some of the stored fat to come out, thereby shrinking the fat cell. However the holes eventually close up so the effect is temporary. As soon as you eat more calories than you burn up, the fat cells will again be storing fat. The cells will return to their previous size and your fat areas will look like they do now. Most patients prefer a permanent fat removal method such as LaserLipo, CoolSculpting, liposuction or various radiofrequency devices rather than temporary measures. Liposuction and LaserLipo can be done in a single treatment where other non-invasive methods may require more than 1 treatment since smaller amounts of fat are destroyed with each treatment. If you are like most patients who want their fat permanently gone, I would suggest you consult a physician who is skilled in permanent fat removal such as CoolSculpting/LaserLipo/liposuction to assess your problem areas and advise you to your best options.Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd