UK Liposuction Alternative Blog

With interest rising in the market of non-invasive and non-surgical weight loss treatments, many new products and services are being released to the mass retail industry quite frequently. Laser liposuction is garnering great interest from the public with its promises of “melting” away fat in various regions of the body. Of course, nothing can literally melt away fat cells and it is an important fact for potential patients to remember.

Laser liposuction is partially invasive and partially surgical. Incisions are required in order for the procedure to be performed, and although it by far a quicker process than traditional liposuction, minimal recovery time is required. Laser liposuction is normally performed under a local anesthetic, allowing the procedure to be classified as out-patient surgery.

Tumescent technology is still used in laser liposuction. The wetting solution helps to break down fat cells and deposits, making the procedure even more effective since the laser does the same thing. The cannula (suction tool) used during laser liposuction is smaller in diameter than in traditional liposuction, and only a very small percentage of the tissue removed is blood. Damage to organs and nerves is minimal with laser liposuction.

The heat generated from the laser used in the surgery melts the fat tissue after it has been semi-dissolved by the wetting solution. The excessive amounts of wetting solution, plus the liquid that is created by the laser heat is sucked out by the cannula. Scarring is minimal. The incisions are most often less than a single centimeter in length and are usually strategically placed in order to keep them out of sight as much as is possible. However, it is not designed to treat large scale zones such as the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Laser liposuction is most effective in smaller zones, such as the upper arms, breasts, neck and face.

Because of the technology used, one can expect that laser liposuction will not be a low cost investment. The practitioners are specially trained, and their time is very valuable. Alongside the cost of time, one can expect to pay a certain amount in consultation fees, anesthesia, the cost of operating the technology used and there could be additional fees involved. Many laser liposuction clinics offer in-house financing options based on credit score.

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