Laser Liposuction

Liposuction, also known as lipectomy or lipoplasty, is a procedure that improves the body’s contours and proportion by removing excess fat deposits to slim and reshape specific areas of the body. Common areas targeted include thighs, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck and under the chin.

Laser Liposuction

Liposuction in general is the process of vacuuming fat out of the body. It’s used to improve skin contours, tone problem areas and generally give a tighter, slimmer figure. It’s important to note that liposuction can’t help you shed large amounts of weight, and is instead focused on specific body parts that aren’t responding to exercise or inherently tend to store disproportionate amounts of fat.

The surgical process is fairly straightforward. A small incision is made, a tube is inserted and the unwanted fat is sucked out through the tube. The real challenges, however, lie between inserting the tube and removing the fat. Traditional liposuction would break up and eliminate the fat through sheer brute force. While this definitely works, it’s not ideal in terms of comfort, finesse or getting the best results. Laser liposuction, however, uses specialised laser energy in lieu of brute force to achieve much better effects in every way.

The Difference Laser Power Makes

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Laser liposuction uses laser power instead of the brute force that traditional liposuction employs:

  • Rather than getting drilled apart, the fat is melted with a laser. This means it actually flows out of the body easily and without needing excessive force. It’s like the difference between trying to suck gravel through a straw and running water through a good hose.
  • The super-easy breakdown and removal of adipose tissue means your surgeon can use a much smaller suction tube. This in turn means smaller incisions, less scarring and quicker recovery times.
  • The smaller cannula and gentler action means the entire operation can be done with local rather than general anaesthetic. This makes the procedure safer, while enabling people with medical conditions or allergies that prevent the use of general anaesthetic to enjoy the benefits of lipoplasties.
  • The laser’s heat naturally closes blood vessels and tightens collagen. Liposuction lasers run at temperatures of 48 to 50°C. This is hot enough to bring these unique advantages, but not so hot as to cause burns or heat pain that can be felt through local anaesthetic.
  • The smoothness and consistency of the laser is a big help to your surgeon. The fatty areas are never consistent or uniform. Instead, they’re integrated parts of the body with their own arrangements of blood vessels and connective tissues. With traditional liposuction, surgeons have no choice but to try to avoid or simply plough through these tough spots. Either way, it leads to a less than ideal outcome. Laser liposuction moves smoothly and easily through all fatty areas, making for gentler surgery and more consistently great results.

Why Doesn’t Everyone Use Laser Liposuction?

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There’s no guarantee you’ll be able to get laser liposuction with every cosmetic surgeon. This is because laser liposuction is relatively new, and represents such a complete overhaul of the old way that a lot of the instruments, peripherals and other tools used in traditional liposuctions can’t be used in laser operations. The main reason most people haven’t upgraded is because such complete equipment overhauls are cost prohibitive. At Australia Cosmetic Clinics, however, we take pride in having all the latest and greatest equipment and methods. As such we invest heavily in technology upgrades, as well as research and development. You know you’re getting the best treatments with us.

FAQ

How much weight can I expect to lose after liposuction procedure?

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Liposuction should not be expected to produce substantial weight loss. It is a fat reduction surgery, but it targets specific problem areas and is only recommended for patients within 10kg of their ideal weight. For example, the maximal effect is a reduction of 10cm from the abdominal girth. If you are expecting a dramatic change in your appearance, you will probably be disappointed.

When can I expect to see the full results?

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For the first 24-48 hours following the procedure there will be swelling and results will not be easily seen. The swelling will reduce over the first 14-21 days with about 60-70% of the final effect being visible. The final outcome of your liposcultpure or laser liposuction will be visible 3-6 months after the surgery.

What are the risks involved with liposculpture and laser liposuction?

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Fortunately, significant complications from liposculpture and laser liposuction are infrequent. Some potential risks include irregular contours, bruising and swelling, postoperative bleeding and blood clots in the legs. Your surgeon can fully explain the potential complications with you during your consultation.

How long does the surgery take and what recovery time is required?

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Liposculpture and laser liposuction generally take from 1-2 hours. You will be required to wear a pressure garment 24 hours per day for 2-4 weeks following surgery, only removing it for showering. Most patients return to work 2-5 days after the procedure. Gentle walking and light stretching may be done after 14 days with normal activities being resumed after 6 weeks.

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