Alternatives to Liposuction

In society nowadays there is an increasing trend for people to want to be slimmer, and in order to achieve this desire many undergo liposuction. However, as it is a type of surgery it should not be entered into lightly, and there are alternatives to liposuction which offer the same impressive results without the associated risks and pain.

Why consider alternatives to liposuction?

After putting the patient under general anaesthetic, liposuction involves sucking the fat through tiny incisions on the skin via a tube that is known as a cannula.

The cannula is inserted into the small incisions and then it is gently moved around in order to break the fat cells down so that they come out of the body, and the fat is sucked out of the body as liquid.

In addition to the usual risks associated with surgery, this procedure leaves the patient with pain, bruising and swelling for several weeks, making it well worth considering alternatives to liposuction.

What are the alternatives to liposuction?

There are several alternatives to liposuction available, and these include treatments such as Smart Lipo, Vaser LipoSelection and Laser Lipo.

Smart Lipo - During this type of liposuction, using a local anaesthetic, an incision is made in the treatment area through which a fibre optic cable is inserted and this probe is used to deliver laser energy to break up and liquefy fat cells. Although safer than liposuction, there is still pain, bruising and swelling and pressure garments will need to be worn 24 hours a day for several weeks.

Vaser LipoSelection - This alternative to liposuction is similar to Smart Lipo in that local aneasthetic is required. An incision is made in the treatment area and an ultrasound probe is inserted. Ultrasound technology is used to break down the fat cells. Surgical risks still exist, as does post operative pain, bruising and swelling and aftercare is similar to Smart Lipo.

Laser Lipo - Using the latest technology in treating stubborn areas of fat, this alternative to liposuction is completely non surgical as no local or general anaesthetic is needed.  It is completely non invasive, with no incisions or needles used at all. It is also completely safe, pain free and there is no swelling or discomfort during or after the treatment. There is no post procedure recovery or aftercare and results are immediate.

Why Laser Lipo is one of the best alternatives to liposuction

• During Laser Lipo, a laser is used to target the fat cells, which then respond by emptying their contents and converting this back to an energy source.
• The patient then needs to do cardio vascular exercise within 12 hours to use up this released energy. In addition to inch loss, patients also benefit from skin tightening and cellulite reduction.
• Another thing that makes this such a great alternative to liposuction is that the patient is able to resume normal activity immediately after the treatment and there is no recovery period.

Before resorting to liposuction, and risking the complications of a surgical procedure, consider the alternatives to liposuction and experience for yourself the great results that can be achieved without going under the knife.

Take a look at this video demonstrating why Laser Lipo is one of the best alternatives to liposuction.