August 2009
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08 Aug 2009 | : Laser Assisted Liposuction
Laser assisted liposuction is one of the developments in modern medical technology. The traditional technique of doing liposuction that was popularized many years ago involved the insertion of a cannula into the skin right down to the fat tissue layers so that they can be sucked out of the body. The suctioning mechanism has been replaced by laser fiber which heats up the fat cells to break them down into liquid form. At this state, fat is easier to suction from the body. Laser assisted liposuction has also been known to tighten the skin after suctioning. Such a procedure also uses either local or general anesthetics depending on the particular area of concern. There are also limits to the amount of fat that could be suctioned out in a single liposuction session. Patients who undergo liposuction usually go for multiple sessions.
This procedure is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is approved by the US Food and Drugs Administration. Despite the safety of the procedure, there are still some side effects that could be expected. Depending on the specific body part that you want to contour and the amount of fat that you need to have taken out, your risks could increase. Consult your physician beforehand and arm yourself with the right information on the procedure so that you can evaluate your laser assisted liposuction options properly.