Laser Liposuction Side Effects

Laser liposuction uses a laser wand to deliver laser energy to the fat and skin prior to fat removal with liposuction.  The laser itself cannot cause damage to the stomach and intestines unless a gross error is made during surgery and the abdominal wall is penetrated, something that does not happen with experienced, properly trained surgeons.  Infections are extremely uncommon with liposuction.  Pregnancy is entirely possible after laser liposuction.

In patients with umbilical hernia liposuction or laser liposuction are contraindicated because of  potential complications such as: perforation or necrosis.

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Oxana Popescu MD

#Laser #Liposuction is employed to areas of #unwantedfat and do not disrupt bodily organs, unless you have chosen a surgeon who possesses absolutely no experience with performing liposuction.  If you are going to invest your money in a procedure to give you a specific aesthetic result, I strongly advise you to seek treatment from a board certified plastic surgeon.  To answer your question in regards to becoming pregnant after having a liposuction procedure, there is no problem with that. 

 This rare complication has nothing to do with the laser, it can happen with any instrument / cannula that is poorly inserted into the body.  Damage to internal organs such as the stomach and intestines comes from very poor technique and should never happen.  Infection is very rare with good technique. Pregnancy is not an issue.  

Hi, there! Thank you for your question. While unlikely, there is potential for the probe to penetrate deeper structures. Risk of this would be increased in the presence of an existing hernia. Infection risk is also very low, but a possibility. There should be no influence on ability to conceive following laser lipolysis. For optimal results and safety, it is very important to seek consultation and treatment from an experienced provider in aesthetic body contouring. Best wishes, Dr. David Amron