The laser body sculpting machine to melt fat and rejuvenate the skin is called CoolLipo™. During a standard liposuction procedure, CoolLipo™ is used to aid the surgeon with a more precise removal of fat. Using a 1320nm laser light, fat is liquefied and eliminated from unwanted areas with standard liposuction methods. The CoolLipo™ laser has been FDA cleared since January 2008 for laser assisted lipolysis. Its wavelength of light is not only very effective for melting fat cells, but will also target the water in the cells and collagen to aid in tightening the skin.
What makes the CoolLipo™ different from the other laser lipolysis treatments is its ability to provide significant skin tightening to the lipo treated areas. After significant amount of fat has been removed the skin can often be loose or lax in those treated areas. CoolLipo™ laser light provides maximum skin tightening with minimal heating of the surrounding tissue structures. This improves the outcomes that may normally not have had the look of firmer skin afterward. Difficult to treat areas such as the chin and neck respond very well because of the excellent skin tightening abilities of this laser. Treatments can be performed in the physician’s office under local anesthetic and can take from one to three hours. Minimal bruising and decreased to no downtime time make this an ideal treatment for those who do not have much spare time, don’t yet need a facelift or have areas of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise.
Results can be seen immediately after treatment however best results are usually observed within 3-6 months. This allows time for the collagen to regenerate and continue to tighten the skin from the inside out. The cost for this CoolLipo™ ranges nationally from $1500-$8000 depending on the number of areas treated. |
