Laser liposuction is a plastic surgery that is performed with laser equipment that aims to melt deeper the localized fat and then suck it. Although it is very similar to traditional liposuction, when the procedure is performed with laser, the contour of the silhouette is better, because the laser causes the production of more collagen by the skin, preventing it from softening.
The best results are obtained when there is a fat suction after laser use, but when there is little localized fat, your doctor may also recommend that your body remove fat naturally. In such cases, it is advisable to perform a lymphatic massage to remove fat or immediately practice intense physical exercise, for example.
- When fat is sucked.
- Surgery should be performed under local anesthesia to allow the cannula to be inserted under the skin.
- Which will suck the fat melted by the laser.
- After this procedure.
- The surgeon will place micropores in the small cuts that are made for the entrance of the cannula and may need to be hospitalized for up to 2 days to ensure that no complications occur.
The price of this type of liposuction can reach up to 7,000 reais, depending on the chosen clinic and the type of procedure, or approximately 10% more expensive than traditional liposuction.
Laser liposuction can be performed in people over the age of 18 who have fats located in certain parts of the body, to a mild to moderate degree, and therefore cannot be used as a form of obesity treatment, for example.
Some of the most common places to use this technique are the belly, thighs, sides of the chest, flanks, arms and jowl, but all places can be treated.
Postoperative laser liposuction can be a little painful, especially when fat is sucked in with a cannula. Therefore, it is recommended to take all medications prescribed by the surgeon, to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
It is usually possible to go home within the first 24 hours after liposuction, and it is recommended to stay at least one night to make sure there are no complications such as bleeding or infections, for example.
Then, at home, it’s important to take some precautions such as
During the recovery period, it is also important to go to all checkups, the first one is usually done 3 days after surgery, so that the doctor can evaluate the state of healing and the possible development of complications.
Laser liposuction is a very safe technique, however, like any other surgery can result in risks such as skin burns, infections, bleeding, bruising and even perforation of internal organs.
To reduce the risk of risk, it is very important that the procedure is performed in a certified clinic and with a specialist surgeon.