Laser Lipo - Hazards To Consider Prior to Selecting This Surgery Option

By Angela Patel

Almost all the natural remedies that people resort to in order to get into shape are time and effort consuming, and this explains the growing popularity of liposuction surgery.

Liposuction is the surgical extraction of surplus fat out of the body, but this procedure is not without side effects and the patient may have to stay off his feet for many weeks after the surgery. Whereas laser liposuction, which is a more recent surgical innovation, is safer than its predecessor and more suitable for the patient.

As the name suggests laser liposuction utilizes laser technology to melt the fat before removing it. It uses a narrow fibre tube, which is heated through a laser to liquefy the excess fat. The molten fat is then removed by the surgeon and any remaining fat is reabsorbed by your lymph glands.

Laser liposuction is a good option because there is no excessive bleeding or bruising and it is almost painless. Sensitive body tissues are not affected in this procedure as the lasers are inserted with an anaesthetic and a special salt solution.

Another advantage is that laser liposuction tightens the skin, which gives an additional benefit to those with loose skin, such as post-pregnancy women. The major benefit of laser liposuction is that the person can be discharged immediately and can find himself fit to work in a few days, which is not the case in the non-laser liposuction, where the patient has a longer recovery time.

But laser liposuction too has a few small disadvantages. As only tiny incisions are made, this procedure is suitable for removing fat from the face and arms, and doesn't work for flabby areas like thighs or buttocks. Another issue is that its long term side effects have not yet been noticed by surgeons as the procedure itself is a very new innovation. Lastly, laser liposuction is definitely not the treatment for people who are not financially well-off as it quite an expensive affair. - 31905

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