Permanence Post-Laser Liposuction

Laser liposuction destroys and removes fat cells from the body and is basically a permanent alteration to the body. However, it is still possible for fat to reappear in the area but this will happen slowly over time and usually only with weight gain in all other parts of the body as well. Gaining or regaining a substantial amount of weight after laser liposuction surgery can be dangerous and definitely will look worse than if the person had not had the procedure.

It is important to keep the weight off after laser liposuction and through natural means. This means eating right and staying physically active. Drink adequate amounts of water and eat lots of leafy greens, fruits and other foods high in nutritional value. You need to schedule regular exercise regimens on a weekly basis to enjoy your new shapely body to the fullest and for the greatest number of years. Laser liposuction can shortcut you to a new contour but it does nothing to prevent destructive behavior from ruining your body.

The Cost of Laser Liposuction

One of the most obvious advantages laser liposuction has over traditional liposuction is the price difference. The cost of laser liposuction depends on a number of factors but generally can realistically range from $1,500 to $15,000. This might seem like a wide range that doesn't help much but really is the most accurate estimate you can get without personal consultation.

Some important factors that contribute to the determination of the final cost of liposuction surgery include the area of the body to be treated, the equipment used, and the doctor's fee for his or her service. Generally a more experienced and properly skilled surgeon will charge a little more.

It is important to go in for consultation before any cosmetic enhancement procedure and laser liposuction is no exception. While in the consultation session, get an exact price quote for the procedure after discussing your goals and expectations with the doctor.

Laser Liposuction Offers Significantly Shorter Recovery Time

Laser liposuction is a very convenient option for many people because they no longer have to face the longer recovery time line of traditional liposuction surgery. The result also displays itself much sooner as the patient reaches full recovery. As the area heals itself, the skin will slowly tighten itself back into place and the results will improve as the swelling subsides. There are cases where patients will experience some degree of pain as the anesthesia wears off before the treated area has had the time to fully recover. All this depends on the individual and the body’s ability to heal itself. Some patients will experience swelling up to as much as eight weeks but in milder and more common cases the swelling subsides at a much faster pace. After laser liposuction it usually only takes a patient a day or two before being ready to resume their normal daily lives. This is due largely to the smaller dosage of anesthesia for laser liposuction patients.

Laser Liposuction Patient Benefit from Smaller Anesthesia Dosages

Unlike traditional liposuction which requires general anesthesia, laser liposuction patients only receives local anesthesia. The difference is in the dosage and the outcome of dosage. General anesthesia will knock a person out while local anesthesia is only enough to numb the area that is being treated. This leaves the laser liposuction patient awake during the procedure.

The obvious benefit of being awake during the laser surgery is the ability to communicate anything that is uncomfortable or feels funny to the doctor. There are many documented risks of anesthesia complications and most of the problems originate from dosage.

Outside of health related issues, the benefit of laser liposuction is the shorter time frame required to recover from the anesthesia. On average, a patient that undergoes laser liposuction surgery will be able to walk out in about two or three hours.

Laser Liposuction Is Extremely Safe

Through the years and many procedures, laser liposuction has proven itself to be a very safe procedure relative to other cosmetic enhancement surgeries. A new procedure in laser liposuction that does not exist in traditional liposuction is the use of diluted epinephrine to constrict small blood vessels in the area to be treated. This limits the amount of blood flowing to the area and therefore reduces the amount of potential blood loss during the procedure, which is a big problem for traditional liposuction.

Another benefit of laser liposuction is the size of incisions made to perform the surgery. Much smaller than traditional liposuction tools, the damage to surrounding tissues is limited with laser liposuction and less damage means faster recovery time for the patient. This is a huge bonus for patients who would like to spend less time recovering from laser liposuction treatment and more time enjoying to their regular activities.