subject: Laser Liposuction Provides Advantages To The Traditional Methods [print this page] There are two popular types of liposuction that potential patients can choose from: standard liposuction or laser liposuction. Laser liposuction is a less invasive procedure compared to the standard surgical procedures. They are both used to remove unwanted fat from the human body.
The traditional procedures tools are used to first loosen and then suck the fatty cells out of the body. The loosening process can be very traumatic and difficult on the body. The pressure used is also different for men and women.
With the laser procedure a special laser is used to melt the fatty cells inside the body. This removes the need to forcefully loosen the fat with a tool. This reduces the pain and bruising of the body and the amount of healing needed after the procedure.
Laser liposuction has been dubbed Smart Lipo or sometimes called "lunch time lipo." These nicknames stem from the easiness of the procedure compared to the standard surgical conditions. Under normal circumstances patients are able to have laser liposuction and then return to work the next day.
The laser only requires the use of a local anesthetic as apposed to a general anesthetic. This is a very important fact to take into consideration when it comes to the safety of the procedure. A local anesthesia is much safer because it does not require complete sedation.
Local anesthesia combined with the less invasive procedure cuts down on the costs of liposuction. Local anesthesia is less expensive of its self and is also easier for the surgeons to create an out patient situation. The out patient opportunity helps save time and money for both the patient and the doctor.
While standard procedures require more pressure and soreness they are still productive. These procedures have been preformed on many patients with excellent results. It is important that each patient talk with their surgeons and personal doctors about the risks and potential out comes their individual body and situation should expect from a liposuction procedure of any kind.
The liposuction procedures are just like any other surgical procedures. They require the patient's full understanding of what occurs in order to extract fat from the body. The patient should also have a thorough understanding of what to expect during and after the procedures. They should also have a good relationship with the surgeon. Know the surgeons experience and records. One should feel comfortable asking lots of questions.
