Laser Liposuction

The newest generation of liposuction machines uses lasers to melt -- and not suction -- fat. Some experts predict laser-based liposuction machines will entirely replace current technology. Others aren't quite so sure. But one thing is for sure -- the nation's most popular invasive cosmetic plastic surgery procedure has seemingly just taken a giant leap forward.

Recovery from Laser Liposuction is much quicker and easier, experts say, because the exceptionally thin, laser-tipped tube, or cannula, seals blood vessels while dissolving fat cells.Laser Liposuction is a very minimally invasive procedure. The laser constricts blood vessels as it works, so virtually no bruising is created. Plus, the cannula inserted into the treatment areas is the size of an 18-gauge needle. That is a thickness equal to two pencil lines drawn next to each other.

What is a laser exactly? Well, it's a bit complicated and involves quantum mechanics, but in short it's a concentrated beam of light tuned to a specific frequency. Consider for a minute that the light coming off that light bulb nearby is actually emitting light of many frequencies. Lasers take one of the frequencies and pump out a lot of energy in that range.

So how can this all help with liposuction? Traditional liposuction is already a lightly invasive procedure compared to a scalpel technique. A laser-assisted liposuction helps to liquefy the fat in your body before it is removed. That's far less invasive and damaging than micro-cannulas and even ultrasound assisted liposuction. That's because lasers can be fine-tuned to deliver their energy beneath your skin. A beam can have the power to get past the initial layers of your skin and dump their energy into the fat deposits.

A laser can also help to tighten your skin after a liposuction has been performed. People with loose and inelastic skin usually have unsightly droops after the operation that could require skin lifts. The scarring that comes from these lifts could defeat the purpose of achieving a beautiful appearance. A carbon dioxide laser can be used to treat the layers immediately beneath the skin. The energy helps to reconstruct these layers and pull the surrounding skin inwards.

As it stands, lasers are only one part of the liposuction solution. Like ultrasound, it only assists in making the procedure safer and easier to recover from. However, do the powerful nature of lasers; you should only trust your operation to a board-certified surgeon who has been trained in the use of these high-power devices.

Liposuction is a great choice for people who've worked hard to get rid of fat and have some fatty deposits that just won't go away. The procedure in conjunction with lasers can be extremely painless and accurate compared to traditional liposuction techniques. It'll probably be more expensive due to equipment costs and training, but the amazing results can be worth it.