Laser assisted liposuction (LAL, also known as laser lipectomy) is a growing surgical procedure. It is one of the more recently developed forms of liposuction, having first been approved by the FDA in 2006. Before coming to America, laser lipectomy was developed and popularized in Europe and Asia. Since its introduction inside the United States, LAL has grown in popularity among Americans.
Laser lipectomy uses a surgical laser to assist in the removal of fat. A surgeon uses the laser to break up the fat before the fat is suctioned out. This makes it easier for the surgeon and easier on the patient. The surgical lasers used in laser liposuction can specifically target certain sorts of tissues. This means that the laser can shine through skin and other tissues without affecting them, while still making the removal of fat simpler and easier.
A number of different companies inside the United States have developed different lasers to assist in LAL. Some of the more common include SmartLipo, ProLipo, CoolLipo, LipoLite, and LipoTherme. Surgery varies somewhat depending on which laser is used. The different lasers use slightly different technology; among other things, the lasers vary in intensity and frequency. However, the principles underlying all of these different forms of laser liposuction are the same.
Research has noted a number of benefits to choosing laser assisted liposuction over traditional lipoplasty techniques. Because surgical lasers melt fat rather than just scraping it loose, laser lipectomy tends to be much less intrusive than traditional methods. LAL's lasers also help it to be more gentle in additional ways: all forms of liposuction use hollow, blunt tubes called cannulas to suction away excess fat, but the cannulas used in laser liposuction are frequently much smaller than traditional cannulas. Smaller cannulas means smaller incisions and less wear and tear on the body.
Due in part to this LAL is often easier to recover from than traditional liposuction. Patients can frequently be back on their feet in just a day or two, and they often experience less pain and bruising.
One final advantage of laser liposuction is that research has shown that some lasers can help to produce collagen and tighten skin in the target area. For some people this can be very helpful, as one of the common problems associated with liposuction is excess or loose skin.
However, laser liposuction is not without disadvantages. For one thing, it does tend to be more expensive than traditional liposuction. Although it varies from doctor to doctor, LAL does utilize more advanced technology than traditional methods, and it does tend to be substantially more expensive. Some people find, though, that the extra money spent is well worth it.
One further disadvantage to laser lipectomy is that it tends to be better for smaller areas. While this makes it great for targeting areas that require a more delicate touch such as the area surrounding the face, it does make it make it worse at removing large quantities of fat.
If you'd like to know more about LAL and liposuction in general, please consider meeting with a surgeon in your area for a free consultation. Your doctor can help you to know whether or not you would be a good fit for liposuction, and vice-versa.
Christian Heftel is a staff writer at http://www.smartlipotopdocs.com
For more information on Christian and SmartLipo, please visit http://www.smartlipotopdocs.com
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