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

Laser liposuction is associated with similar complications/side effects as traditional liposuction techniques, so infection and internal organ damage are rare risks as well. There is also a risk of burns. Liposuction doesn't negatively affect the reproductive system.

Lasers were more popular a yr or two ago but as we are seeing side effects of skin burns or puckering from inexperienced docs, it is becoming less used and cheaper as well because of that. Laser lipos can do well in the right hands though. I prefer the tumescent local lipo with the micro canulas to give the best results and fast recovery. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

You absolutely can become pregnant after laser lipolysis but you generally would not want to contemplate this procedure if you are currently planning on becoming pregnant due to the multiple medications you may recieve.
IF you are asking if it is possible to injure your intestines, yes it is possible but not probable in the hands of an experienced surgeon. I liken surgery to driving a car. The yellow line that separates you from the oncoming opposite traveling traffic determines live and death. As long as you stay on your side of the road, you are generally safe. However, if you cross over the line or violate the "rules of the road", the consequences CAN be devastating.
I do not want to oversimplify but there is no easy answer.

liposuction under local anesthesia with or without a laser never causes damage to internal organs if done by an experienced surgeon.. 

Your question is a very common one because the understanding of laser and fat removal are confusing. Fat in the abdomen, assuming this is the area you are treating, is divided into two compartments: visceral (internal fat) and external fat. 
Inside fat surrounds the organs, such as the stomach and liver, and is located under the abdominal muscle. It is an area that the laser does not and cannot affect unless there is a terrible mistake. The stomach muscle is usually very strong and doesn't allow the laser wand to penetrate below this level. The outside fat is the layer of fat that is between the abdominal muscle and the skin. This outside fat layer is where the laser wand is placed and where liposuction occurs, and it is not near any abdominal organs. The only way fat can be removed from the inside layer, which surrounds the organs, is through exercise and weight loss. 
There is always a chance for infection whenever a surgical procedure is performed, and precautions are are taken to minimize this side effect. As far as pregnancy is concerned, there is no reason that laser liposuction will in any way affect your ability to conceive.