What is laser lipolysis?

Having different names such as laser assisted liposuction, smartlipo or slimlipo depending on the device used, this technique is the process where the subcutaneous adipose tissue is melted and extracted from the body. As the adipose tissue does not have a smooth and homogenous structure, the conventional liposuction technique has the risk of causing undulation, pitting and bulges. Liquefaction of the adipose tissue with the help of laser eliminates these risks.

Why can laser lipolysis be necessary?

On areas where the subcutaneous adipose tissue is intractable and cannot be removed with exercise or diet, this procedure can be applied to obtain a more proportional and optimal appearance. Laser lipolysis is by no means an operation for weight reduction.

Is there any difference between laser lipolysis and liposuction?

Conventional liposuction is typically a more traumatic operation where there is a bigger risk of developing irregularities in terms of its results. Pain, swelling and bruising are observed relatively more during post-op period. Lipolysis is the process of controlled melting of the adipose tissue with the help of laser and extracting the liquefied fat from the body. As it does not disrupt the relation between the adipose tissue and the skin, it does not cause any undulation. The most important superiority of laser lipolysis to all other fat removal operations is the contracting effect it provides with the controlled damage on the subcutaneous tissue. The skin stretches to its upmost capacity, and thus the most frustrating post-liposuction complications such as sagging or flabbiness are minimized.

Is there an age restriction for laser lipolysis?

For laser lipolysis operations, the musculoskeletal system and the subcutaneous adipose tissue should preferably be sufficiently developed. So the appropriate time for the operation is the post-puberty period.

How should the preparation process for laser lipolysis be?

Laser lipolysis is not a weight reduction operation. If the person plans to lose 15 or more kilograms, it is recommended that the operation be planned after this period. The amount of fat to be extracted from certain areas with laser lipolysis and the plan to stretch and set the skin in place would be disrupted after such weight losses, and the results of the operation would change. Therefore, it would be best to apply laser lipolysis after this weight loss period is completed.

Is post-op hospital stay after laser lipolysis necessary? How long is the post-op recovery period?

It is not possible to take action on too many areas in one session with laser lipolysis. Therefore, it would be wrong to think that a huge amount of fat can be removed by laser lipolysis. In fact, any procedure in which huge amounts of fat is extracted with many hours of operation would be a very risky choice which can cause fatal complications. So, laser lipolysis is a short-time and comfortable operation performed only with the purpose of rectifying the body contours where the patients can return to their daily lives at once.

How could any pitting after laser lipolysis be removed?

Pitting on the skin after adipose tissue removal operations is a frequently encountered problem. Adipose tissue is lobular and irregular in every human. For this reason, in operations where thick steel cannulas are used such as conventional liposuction in particular, any irregularities on adipose tissue, indentations and pitting on skin can cause an unpleasant and untreatable complications. As laser lipolysis is a procedure based on the principle of melting and removing the adipose tissue and tightening the skin by heating the subcutaneous layers, the risk of causing irregularities is nearly zero.

For how many years will laser lipolysis be effective? Can a second operation be necessary?

After removing the regional adipose tissue that deform the body lines and contours, no fat deposit is expected on the operated area unless the patient regains excessive weight. As the entire body will proportionally increase the subcutaneous adipose tissue in the event of gaining weight, it is impossible for the previous problems (disproportional weight gain, unbalanced and unpleasant appearance) to reoccur.

In short, the main advantages of laser lipolysis are as follows:

1. It can be done with local anesthesia and the recovery period is much shorter.
2. There is practically no bruising, bleeding and pain after the operation.
3. There is no undesired consequences such as pitting, swelling, undulation or sagging on the target area.
4. The period for corset usage is very short.
5. There is no chance of scar or deformity on the area in question.
6. The fact that it has a tissue compressing feature, that the patient has a comfortable post-op period, and that they can resume their social and business life quickly and without problem is a reason for preference.