Laser Lipo AT DERMACARE SAN DIEGO

If you have lost weight through diet and exercise but still have extra, unsightly pounds that refuse to respond, then you might want to consider a laser liposuction treatment. While diet and exercise are healthy ways to lose weight — and to achieve and maintain a healthy weight — on their own they are often not the best tools to achieve the sculpted body you want. This is because not all fat will respond to diet and exercise equally, leaving you with extra fat you can’t lose and ruining your look despite your best efforts.

Laser Liposuction is a procedure to improve the cosmetic appearance of the body by selectively removing subcutaneous fat from regions of the body where fat loss through other means can be difficult to achieve. During a Laser Lipo procedure, Dr. Birchall will specifically target and remove the fat you want to lose, slimming you and giving you better tone and contours. Coupled with a healthy lifestyle, Laser Lipo can give you the look you want and that you’ve been working hard to achieve.

Laser Lipo, however, is not for everyone. You must medically qualify for the procedure first, which is why the first step is a thorough, in-person consultation with Dr. Birchall. If it’s determined you cannot have Laser Lipo, we can assist you in meeting your body goals through different means, including non-invasive procedures such as CoolSculpting. And while Laser Lipo offers permanent results in treated areas, you can still gain additional weight on other parts of your body if you don’t stay fit. Nonetheless, Laser Lipo is a suitable and effective option for most individuals, and one that can truly provide permanent results which can have a life-changing impact on your mood and confidence.

What is laser liposuction?

Laser Lipo (SmartLipo Triplex) is a procedure to improve the cosmetic appearance of the body by selectively removing subcutaneous fat from key regions of the body, achieving results similar to traditional liposuction. But unlike traditional liposuction, Laser Assisted Body Contouring doesn’t just remove unwanted fat; the laser also provides skin tightening, reducing sagging and creating a smoothly contoured surface.

Dermacare uses an advanced laser body sculpting system called SmartLipo Triplex, which features a unique fat “melting” laser that gently liquefies fat. Through a few tiny incisions, the liquefied fat is then removed from the body with a medical suction device. Additionally, the laser is also effective in causing small blood vessels to coagulate immediately, reducing bleeding, swelling and bruising.

Because of the small size of the fiber optic tip, laser-assisted liposuction has become the new standard for treating a greater number of hard to reach areas of the body, providing results that other systems simply cannot. Because Laser Lipo is also gentle on the body, we use only a local anesthesia, allowing you to stay awake and quickly resume your normal daily activities. With our patients increasingly busier lifestyles, this benefit of Laser Lipo makes the treatment both extremely attractive and valuable for individuals seeking to address their body contouring needs.

Not all laser liposuction machines are created equal. Most laser liposuction machines on the market today use a 1064nm or 1320nm laser wavelength (e.g., SmartLipo Triplex). Dermacare utilizes the most advanced technology, which is five times as selectively absorbed by fat and also five times as selectively absorbed by blood, making it significantly more effective than other laser liposuction alternatives. This means that during the same length of procedure, you can have substantially more results compared to other forms of liposuction, which significantly extends your investment in both cost and time.

What are the advantages of laser liposuction vs. traditional liposuction?

Laser Lipo gives individuals all the advantages of a traditional liposuction treatment — including a slimmer, more toned body with better contours — while also giving them a qualitatively better procedure and recovery. The specific advantages of Laser Lipo also include:

a more even and smooth result
less pain, less bruising, and a faster recovery
better skin tightening and less loose skin
smaller entry point scars, with less trauma and a quicker recovery
less risk to patients since only local, not general, anesthesia is used

Laser Lipo represents the next generation in liposuction technology with benefits for our clients that improve every aspect of their experience from their procedure to their recovery and results.

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Am I a candidate for laser liposuction?

Before treatment, you will have a thorough, in-person consultation with Dr. Birchall to determine whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. If you are considering laser liposuction, you really need to know the facts and understand the technology. Like all medical procedures, Laser Lipo has a few contraindications which may exclude you from having the procedure.

If these factors form a part of your medical history, talk to Dr. Birchall about whether you can have Laser Lipo or possible alternatives.

Laser Lipo is among the most effective treatments you can have to shape your body and get the contours you want; however, Dr. Birchall can help you achieve your desired results through other means in the unlikely event that you do not qualify for Laser Lipo. Another effective body contouring solution the doctor offers is CoolSculpting, which can also help improve his client’s body contours non-invasively. Another alternative is SculpSure, also a non-invasive body sculpting procedure which you can have at Dermacare. During your consultation, Dr. Birchall will discuss all your options with you after a thorough physical evaluation to determine the best course of treatment for the results you want. Whatever your circumstances, Dr. Birchall can help you get closer to your ideal body and life, safely.

Contraindications for Laser Lipo include:

currently pregnant or nursing women patients under the age of 18
patients with a pacemaker or implanted electrical medical device
patients with a history of epilepsy patients with extreme cases of diabetes
patients with severe thyroid, liver, heart disorders or cancer
patients with lymphatic disorders

What risks may be associated with laser liposuction?

Any medical procedure carries a degree of risk, and Laser Lipo is no exception. However, the less invasive method of laser liposuction reduces much of the risk normally associated with traditional liposuction. The most common risks include infection, bleeding, swelling, bruising and discomfort. In rare cases, irregular skin contours or pigmentation can occur. Even rarer are life-threatening complications such as blood clots and heart complications.

However, one of the most significant factors affecting the safety of Laser Lipo — or for that matter any surgical or cosmetic procedure — is the training, skill and experience of your doctor. When you have a cosmetic procedure performed by a qualified doctor who has taken the time to tailor your procedure specifically to your concerns, needs and goals and who has taken all steps to verify your health and the safety of your procedure, you can obtain your results with substantial peace of mind. Dr. Birchall ensures that all aspects of the surgical process meet and exceed requirements for safety and that all his patients are appropriate candidates for any treatment he performs.

What will happen during my laser liposuction procedure?

On the day of the procedure, the treatment area is marked and pictures are taken. In some cases, you could be provided with a mild sedative to make the experience more comfortable. After local numbing is done at the predetermined sites, small, concealable incisions are made. Through these openings, a long narrow tube will be inserted and used. The first step is to infuse a dilute anesthetic fluid throughout the area of concern. The second tube is for the laser, which liquefies the fat in the targeted area. Finally, the melted fat is eliminated through a medical suction device.

How long is recovery from laser liposuction?

Typically, the recovery time is a fraction of that of traditional liposuction. Most procedures will take one to three hours and patients will go home the same day. Following the Laser Lipo treatment, patients usually experience bruising, swelling and slight discomfort. Patients may need to wear a compression garment for a few days to reduce the side effects. Work can usually be resumed the second day after the procedure, but strenuous activity should be postponed for a week or two after the procedure. Overall, recovery is moderately short and painless. Recovery from any procedure, however, depends to a large extent on the individual client. While most clients recover quickly from Laser Lipo, you should always follow Dr. Birchall’s advice carefully and listen to your own body, taking the first few days to relax while your initial side effects subside. One of the primary advantages of Laser Lipo is the speed with which you will have your results, so there’s no reason to rush your already brief recovery. You will soon be able to enjoy all the benefits of Laser Lipo and the new body you’ll have as a result.

What results can I expect from my Laser Lipo procedure?

As Dr. Birchall will have explained to you during your consultation process, Laser Lipo is not intended to help clients achieve dramatic weight loss. (These goals must be achieved through other means.) However, Laser Lipo is extremely effective at sculpting and toning the body, and despite the normal and temporary swelling that will accompany your procedure, you will see your results almost immediately.

Patients will also have some limitations around how much fat can be removed during a single Laser Lipo procedure; these limits help ensure your safety so they cannot be negotiated. Dr. Birchall will remove as much fat during your Laser Lipo procedures as is safe, ensuring that you leave with each treated area looking its best and working with your stated goals in mind. These restrictions rarely prevent individuals from achieving substantial improvements and their desired look, however.

Once fat has been removed, and you’ve had some time to recover, you will look and feel slimmer and more toned. For most clients, this does translate into smaller clothing sizes, but depending on how and where your body stores fat, you may experience a substantial new look that does not require a whole new wardrobe. Results, while observable, still depend on your body shape and type, which are highly individual. Dr. Birchall will do his best to give you realistic expectations about the specific benefits you can have based on his experience with past clients with similar concerns during your consultation.

Trust Dermacare for your Laser Liposuction Treatment

Dr. Birchall strongly values his patient relationships and offers only the most effective skin care treatments along with quality, patient-focused care. These values — stemming from Dr. Birchall’s years in family practice — correspond well to the needs of all Dermacare’s cosmetic patients. Your cosmetic team at Dermacare will spend a great deal of time understanding your specific needs and goals to ensure you get the right treatments — and the right amount of treatment — to reveal your best self.

Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics proudly offers Laser Lipo — an effective and better body sculpting solution — at both our Carlsbad and Rancho Bernardo locations. If you have more questions about Laser Lipo treatment and want to see if the treatment is the right for you, call one of our offices today at 858-943-2443 (Rancho Bernardo) or 760-472-5088 (Carlsbad) to schedule your in-person consultation. Trust your skin to Dermacare.

*Disclaimer - Individual results may vary.