Is this the Lipo-Laser technique a gimmick or does it really work?

If you own a machine it works, if you don't it is called a gimmick. The data is soft, it is always done in conjunction with regular lipo. I would not necessarily pick a technique as I would the PS.

I would also be skeptical about a "laser lipo" method which utilizes laser energy without any aspiration of fat.  In my view, in order to obtain a complete result from laser-assisted liposuction, both the micro-laser and aspiration with microcannulas should be used.Good luck!

Nonsurgical techniques that don't remove fat are typically not as effective as surgery that removes fat. Small areas of fat are ideally treated with liposuction--with or without laser.  Cool sculpting is not effective for all people. You might want to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns.

Laser liposuction is a technique using a combination of regular liposuction with the addition of a laser treatment.It includes regular liposuction.There are a variety of devices that use external light, radio frequency, heat or cold to reduce fat.Of these, cold treatment, or the ability to freeze fat cells, is the only one demonstrated to be of significant effect.If you were told you were not a candidate for this, then you may not be a candidate for any type of fat removal procedure.Seeing photographs would certainly help.I suggest seeing an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to get the truth about various techniques of what will and will not work.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Laser lipo is a type of liposuction which first incorporates a laser probe to break up and liquefy the fat prior to liposuctioning.  Although it is possible to do the laser treatment without the liposuction,  in most cases, I would recommend doing the liposuction as well.  The liposutioning will remove the fat byproducts and blood that may remain.  This should help minimize bruising and swelling and help speed the healing process.  Best wishes, Dr Lepore.