This is a comparison guide between laser assisted liposuction versus ultrasonic assisted liposuction. Since my last point on ultrasonic liposuction, there have been some confusion about the two techniques especially on their effectiveness. In this article, we will take a look at some of their main differences and which liposuction procedure is the right one for you to consider.

Their main difference lies in how the fats are loosen before the extraction process. In traditional tumescent liposuction, surgeons don’t loosen the fats before the extraction, leading to longer recovery period. For laser liposuction, surgeons will use the heat from the laser to melt the fats prior to the extraction. For ultrasound liposuction, sound waves are used instead of the laser.This process makes it easier for the fats to be removed without causing too much injuries to the patients’ internal nerves and tissues.

Due to the different fat loosening process, there are some noticable differences betwwen ultrasonic assisted lipo and laser assisted lipo.

The heat from laser liposuction can be too hot and can lead to the burning of the patient’s internal tissues if the surgeon is inexperienced and don’t possess the necessary skills. Radio wave liposuction doesn’t have the problem especially if vaser liposuction is used. Vaser lipo uses short burst of sound waves that doesn’t overheat. It generates enough power for the surgeons but not at the expense of causing any internal burning.

As such, laser liposuction is more effective of smaller areas. Not only does smaller areas prevent any overheating from the laser but they need better precision which only laser lipo can provide. If you are considering chin liposuction, neck liposuction or facial liposuction, then laser lipo is a better choice.

On the other hand, for people who wants to remove larger deposits of fats, ultrasonic liposuction would be a much better choice. This means that for people who are looking for stomach or tummy liposuction and even back liposuction, these sound based techniques is more suitable.

Prices wise, both types of liposuction techniques do not have too much difference. Their average cost is around USd5,800 and is not a cheap option by any means. If you want to know how to find cheaper alternatives, I suggest taking a look at my article on finding cheap and affordable liposuction.

I hope you find this article on ultrasonic liposuction vs laser liposuction useful.

Liposuction is good for people who have difficulties losing weight only certain part so their body that they couldn’t off anyhow, even after exercising. Good examples include your facial areas such as your neck and chin, your arms and your inner thighs. These are tough areas to lose weight in, even after rigorous exercising and a healthy diet. Doing laser liposuction is then a fesiable and fast way of losing weight.

For women who want to lose weight before, during and after pregnant should do this as naturally as possible. Avoid surgical liposuction procedures as this had an impact on your body which you will want to avoid future complications. If you really want to use liposuction, there is a new non surgical liposuction procedure called Zerona laser treatment. I have talked about laser liposuction vs zerona liposuction in previous post before. You can click on the link to read more about the difference.

As I have said many times before, laser liposuction is not a magical cure to your weight loss problems. There are certain situations where it is helpful but you should always adopt a healthy lifestyle as the right approach for maintaining your wight over the long run.

In a related question, people with heart problem should avoid any liposuction procedures as well. This is because any liposuction produce clots and this has the potential to close off blood flow down that arteries that send blood to your heart. If that happen then what we call a heart attack will happen. Hence, for those people wth heart attack problems, you should avoid doing any kind of laser liposuction.

In terms of procedures, laser lipo requires the physical insertion into your body while zerona laser does not. The procedure of the former involves inserting a tiny a tube into the targeted area and using the heat energy from the laser to melt the fats away. Another tiny tube is then inserted to suck the melted fats. Zerona lipo on the other hand, uses a new patented technology that melts the fats under the skin without any operation. This is the reason why a lot of people are now getting interested in the zerona treatments. They are afraid of the pain.

As a result of how the procedures differ, the recovery time is also different. For laser lipo, the patient probably needs1 t0 2 days of hospitalization to recover from the operations. Zerona lipo on other hand doesn’t need the patient to stay because there is no operation. In fact, most of the patients can go back immediately after the treatment.  The drawback however is that zerono lipo needs to be performed for about 6 times while laser lipo only requires a one time operation.

In terms of costs, they are roughly the same. Both laser lipo and zerona lipo cost about a few thousand dollars, depending on the qualifications of the surgeons as well as the area that you want the operation to be performed on. However, in terms of prices differences between the two techniques, there isn’t much.

If you want to know more about zerona laser san diego plastic surgeon, the link will take you a post I stumbled that talks about this. However, if you want to know more about vaser lipo in Flordia or laser lipo in UK, I have written about it before. Just click on the links and you can read more about the information.

I hope you will this post on laser lipo vs zerona laser useful.

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Laser lipo procedures vs vaser lipo procedure
Vaser lipo is an earlier procedure started in 1990’s by an Italian surgeon called Michele Zocch. It leverages on ultrasound technology and is frequently calleded ultrasound assisted lipo or liposuction. What it does is that after the designated areas has been injected with local anesthetic, the doctor will insert a tube like object into the body. This tube  emits ultrasonic energy which breaks up the fat, which can then be removed with traditional suction tubes. This is very effective in most areas, and is of greatest benefit in areas where the fat is very dense, such as in the chest or abdomen.

Laser lipo uses a very similar process to that of vaser lipo. The only difference is the use of laser, rather ultrasound as the means to break up the fats. The laser is emitted via  a specialised suction tube.

Laser lipo costs vs vaser lipo costs
I have written about the costs of laser lipo before since cosmetic surgery prices are one main considerations for most people. I will briefly recap here that there is a variety of factors affecting laser lipo prices including: the geography of where the operation is held, the experienced of the surgeon, the size of the area under operation etc. These same factors affect the costs of vaser lipo as well. Assuming the operation is held in the same region, with equally experienced doctors and on the same areas, which liposuction technique is more expensive?

Currently, laser lipo is more expensive because of a simple reason. Laser lipo procedure is more recent than vaser lipo and the laser technology used is much younger than the ultrasound technology. As a result, the machines used in laser lipo are more expensive and that cost will be passed down to the consumer. However, after a few years, I would expect the prices of laser lipo and vaser lipo to be about the same.

Laser lipo benefits vs vaser lipo benefits
Both laser lipo and vaser lipo are very good for specific areas that traditional liposuction cannot reached. For example, facial liposuction including the chin and the neck are difficult areas for traditional liposuction due to their small areas. Laser lipo and vaser lipo, via the control of their specific tubes are able to go into these facial areas and remove the fats accordingly.

Both laser lipo and vaser lipo have also reduced recovery time, relatively to traditional liposuction. There are however no scientific studies being done on whether there is any significant recovery time difference between the 2 techniques. Proponents of laser lipo have claimed that it is able to help the patient achieve skin tightening, although there is no scientific proof. Vaser lipo supporters on the other hand have argued that laser lipo carries the risk of damaging the nerves system due to the the additional energy being emitted. Again, there is little facts to back up their claims.

Summary
In conclusion, there seems to be no hard evidence of the benefits between laser lipo and vaser lipo. On the prices however, vaser lipo is slightly cheaper than laser lipo, although that is not saying vaser lipo itself is cheap. However, the most important factor to consider is not which technique is better. Rather, the more important factor you should consider is the experience of the surgeon, and whether liposuction is the right technique for you at all. I would think that if you have a good doctor, either vaser lipo or laser lipo would be fine.

“How much does laser lipo cost?”

“Is laser liposuction cheap?”

“What are the laser liposuction prices?”

These are all the common questions you have heard people asking with regards to the cost of laser liposuction. Many people understand the pros and cons of laser lipo but they worry about its cost. Their worry is not unfounded. The price of laser liposuction is not cheap by any means. However, they are cheaper than traditional liposuction. In this article, we will look at what are the factors that affect the costs of laser liposuction across different regions.

Right fro the beginning, you need to know that laser liposuction cost between $1,500 and $15,000. The range is wide and the varies by region, the skill and experience level of the liposuction surgeon, the type of laser used in the surgery, and the size and number of areas designated for liposuction surgery.

Regions play an important part in affecting laser liposuction costs due to the demand and supply issue. Some regions have more qualified surgeons  and more demand, causing the prices of laser lipo to be lower. Other regions have few doctors, which means that you need to pay a lot more for the same procedure. So, if you want to look for cheap laser liposuction, do a check on a region’s supply of qualified surgeons. These areas tend to be cheaper.

Another factor in determining the costs of laser liposuction is of course the experience and skill level of the surgeons. We all know that good surgeon fetch much more than newly graduated or inexperienced doctors. How much premium you want to pay for having an experienced surgeon is up to you. My advice is to go for the middle range. Don’t need to go the really famous surgeons but at least pick one that done laser liposuction a couple of times. Just ask for the record for the surgeons and you will know their experience level.

The area where you need laser assisted liposuction is also a factor in determining the price that you are going to pay. Abdomen would typically cost an average of around $3,500 to $4,500. The back will be priced at around $2,500 to $3,000. Facial laser liposuction including the chin, the neck and the face would cost around $2,500. For Knees and thighs, you would need to pay an average between  would be $2,500 to $4000.

Finally, you might want to note the pricing structure of the surgeons as this will alao have an impact on your laser liposuction cost. For example, many surgeons charge a flat rate for each area of the body, generally with a reduced rate for additional areas. So, for people looking to want laser assisted liposuction in many areas, such a pricing structure can save you more money.

(Updated: I have written a second post on laser liposuction cost)
(Updated march 2010: A new post on affordable liposuction for those looking for cheap liposuction services)

Overall, the price structure is not too different from other kinds of cosmetic surgery. For example, this site gives very good information on breast implants cost. From the figures, you can see that it is quite comparable to the cost incurred in doing laser lipo.

In summary, there is no such thing as cheap laser liposuction. However, the prices do vary quite a bit and you can save quite a substantial sum of money if you do some research, including calling the hospitals for their rates. If you do some homework, you can reduce your laser liposuction cost.

Chip liposuction techniques
The latest microcannular chin liposuction technique is good for patients as they suffer fewer side effects. Chip liposuction uses tiny skin incisions compared to the very long incisions earlier used in traditional facelift surgery. The cannula can be as small as 2mm in diameter, and is not much longer than the lead of a #2 pencil.  Such a small inclusion is not possible with previous techniques. In this procedure, no general anaesthesia is required for chin liposuction as a local anesthetic will suffice. This means patients are awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.

Chip liposuction recovery time
This laser technique can dramatically reduce tissue trauma and bleeding can be decreased by as much as 90%. Swelling and bruising are also minimal to moderate and rapidly subside after liposuction chin surgery. This is why patients can have faster recovery time. In fact, most patients can normally return to work sooner, usually within the next 2-3 days, due to a quicker recovery rate.

Chip liposuction costs
The average costs for chip liposuction is $2,500 and above. The components within the costs usually comprise of the surgeon’s professional fees, the anesthetic and anesthesiologist’s fees as well as the clinical facility lease. The first 2 type costs depends very much from doctor to doctor. The third however depends on the clinic’s the clinic’s locale and the costs of living in that area with regards to the operational costs of the facility itself.

Chip liposuction risks and complications
The risks involved with laser liposuction are extremely limited but, as with all surgical procedures, a death rate of one in five thousand still exists. Hemotoma, asymmetry, lumpiness as well as numbness are all possible as well. It should be noted that women who are pregnant and nursing should never go through with this procedure, and it is crucial that all potential patients bear in mind the fact that this is actual medical surgery.

Choosing the right surgeon
As chin liposuction is dealing with the most visual part of our appearance, our face, the slightest makeover is noticeable. Hence, picking the a reputable surgeon is important. Before the surgery, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor. The doctor and the patient should contemplate varrious scenarios during the consultation. For example, individuals wanting a stronger profile may consider combining chin liposuction with a chin implant. All questions and concerns regarding the surgery should be addressed during the initial visit; it is the doctor’s advice that will determine if chin liposuction is in your best interest.

Benefits of laser assisted liposuction

One obvious benefit of laser liposuction is the increased rate of recovery. Patents using this technique can cut to one to two days of recovery time and decreases blood loss during the procedure. In fact, some test results have shown that after surgery, patients can leave immediately or after a couple of hours. For some, they can even return to normal activity with only small discomfort. In some of the cases the subject was requested to wear a compression garment for a week.

More importantly, laser assisted liposuction also reduces the post-operative pain. In order words, you suffer less when the operation is done through laser, rather than through traditional matters. The reason is because laser assisted liposuction only targets the “yellow material”, or fat, in the body, allowing the body to absorb up to 500 mL on its own without any suction.

Finally, laser assisted liposuction can have the positive effect of tightening the skin. This means the patient need not go for other operations that are designed to ‘tuck away’ the excessive skins. Less operations mean less money and less pain.

Disadvantages of laser assisted liposuction

Laser liposuction is not really suited for large surface areas. Too large an area would mean a more intense laser with longer duration, which could result in the skins being burnt. This means people with large layers of fats need not apply. For this group of people, having a healthy diet and regular exercise is a better way to go. For laser assisted liposuction, it is more suited for the following:

• chin liposuction
• neck liposuction
• facial liposuction
• tumescent liposuction

The other disadvantage of laser assisted liposuction is its costs. This is the result of new technologies and new processes. New equipment have to bought and training has to be conducted for these new procedures. All these will drive the initial costs high. However, I expect the cost to come down over time and this disadvantage might not be relevant in a couple of years.  a result of the “minimally invasive” cannula (Hui 2008).

Conclusions

We should recognise that laser liposuction is not a magic cure for obesity. In fact, I recommend that  healthy people consider this procedure to remove fats in difficult areas.  Do bear in mind that surgery always possesses certain health risks, even though the risk factors may be low. Hence, to repeat, only if you have a well balanced diet and exercise regiment but has a couple trouble spots that won’t disappear, then the ideal solution would be laser assisted liposuction.

Laser liposuction Benefits

The best thing about laser liposuction surgery is that it is taking the suction out of the equation. In regular liposuction, a wand is placed under the skin which vibrates at very high frequency to liquefy the fat. That liquefied fat is then suck out with a small vacuum hose and discarded. If that sounds really painful and awkward, it is. Compared to how straight  laser liposuction is, traditional liposuction is a bit messy.

In laser liposuction surgery , instead of using vibration energy to liquefy the fat, light energy is used to instantly zap the fat cells. A laser, which is an intense, focused collection of light energy, is used to instantly vaporize the cells at which it is aimed. The small blood vessels that are broken and leak blood during regular liposuction are instantly cauterized by the laser during laser liposuction.

What does all that mean? Well, for one thing, there will be definitely be less bleeding and bruising with laser liposuction versus regular liposuction. People who like this approach also comments that laser actually helps to tighten the surrounding skin, meaning that laser liposuction surgery does not result in baggy, excess skin sometimes present after traditional liposuction.

Another strong benefit is that laser assisted liposuction is that it can be performed under local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. This means that the area to be treated is completely numbed by injecting the area with an anesthetic while the patient is awake during the procedure. Patients can sit upright or stand during the laser liposuction procedure. In certain cases this is highly advantageous. For example, if belly fat is being removed, having the patient stand during the procedure will allow the surgeon to see how gravity layers the fat in the abdominal region. When the patient is standing, the surgeon can target all of the fat areas appropriately. Laser liposuction may not be for everyone.

Finally, the entire procedure for laser liposuction is relatively brief as it lasts for only 30 to 60 minutes. The recovery is quite quick, also, even compared to regular liposuction. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis meaning the patient can arrive at and leave the office on the same day. In fact, it is not unusual for most people to  return to work after 24 hours.

Laser liposuction risks

While it is quite safe, laser assisted  liposuction is not suitable for patients with diabetes, liver or kidney problems or blood clotting problems.  Also, it is also more suitable for areas that do not contain much fat such as the inner thighs, face and neck, chin and other smaller regions. This is because laser liposuction  may not remove as much fat as the patient would like. For users who might want to remove large amounts of fats,  traditional liposuction may be more appropriate.

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Before you go off thinking laser liposuction is a miracle drug, don’t. Results for laser liposuction before and after the surgery  are not instant. In fact, it will likely take 6 to 8 weeks for the fulls benefits of laser liposuction to be seen completely. Laser liposuction is one of the newer fat removal techniques and may offer certain advantages to traditional liposuction for some patients. For larger collections of fat, traditional liposuction may still be the best approach. Talk to your plastic surgeon to find out more about both techniques.