Laser Lipolysis Stages
Although the process of laser destruction of fat cells is safe, the procedure requires preparation. Before starting treatment, it is necessary to:
- Conduct the necessary tests
- Perform an electrocardiogram and chest X-ray (fluorography)
- Obtain consent from a therapist to undergo the lipolysis procedure
7 days before lipolysis, it is advisable to switch to a diet that includes dairy products and plant foods, limit meat consumption, leaving fish in the diet. It is necessary to avoid alcohol, tobacco and tanning in a solarium.
Conducting cold laser lipolysis involves:
- Preparing the skin in the area that requires treatment
- Placing special plates on the skin, fixing them
- Setting the necessary parameters on the device
- Starting the device
Laser treatment time varies from 30 minutes to several hours. After the device is finished, the doctor performs a massage that helps fat cells leave the body faster.
Internal laser lipolysis includes:
- Cleaning and anesthetizing the treatment area using special agents, such as lidocaine
- Puncture the skin (after the tissues have lost sensitivity under the influence of anesthesia)
- Introduction of a cannula with a laser fiber into the puncture area
- Starting the device and destroying fat cells through the probe
After the laser procedure, the probe is removed and the skin is treated with an antiseptic, which also has a calming effect. Laser lipolysis reduces the number of fat cells in the treated areas, but does not protect against weight gain in other places.
What is laser lipolysis?
A relatively new method of minimally invasive removal of excess fat in certain areas of the body is called laser lipolysis. A laser of a certain frequency affects the cells of adipose tissue, causing them to resonate, which leads to the destruction of their membranes. After this, the outer protective shell of the cells is destroyed, and they turn into a gel mass. Then this mass is excreted from the body through the excretory system.
The effectiveness of lipolysis is assessed by measuring the amount of fat removed. On average, 300 to 500 ml of adipose tissue is removed in one procedure. After a course of treatment, body volume can decrease by 8-10 cm. The final result is directly affected by the individual characteristics of the patient.