LASER LIPO - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Am I a good candidate for LaserLipo & Laser Body Sculpture?
2. How much down time will I have?
3.How many LaserLipo & Body Sculpting treatments are required?
4.Will I be awake or under general anesthecia?
5. Why does Rejuve not use general anesthecia?
6. Are the results permanent?
7. Why is it very difficult to work off body fat in some areas with diet and exercise?
8. What areas of the body can be treated?
9. How many areas can be treated at one time?
10. How soon will I see results?
11. Will the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure leave scars on my body?
12. How much bruising or swelling will I have after the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure?
13. How long after the procedure will the soreness and tenderness persist?
14. How is Rejuve’s LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure different and better than traditional Liposuction?
15. Is LaserLipo & Body Sculpting the same as Mesotherapy?
16. How are Rejuve's LaserLipo & Body Sculpting techniques more advanced?
17. What Laser does Rejuve use for the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure?
18. Is the Laser approved by the FDA for this treatment?
19. Is the CoolLipo the same as SmartLipo?
20. What are the risks associated?
1. Am I a good candidate for LaserLipo & Laser Body Sculpture?
If you are unhappy with the shape of your body and are in good health then you are likely a good candidate for LaserLipo & Body Sculpting. Age and genetics alter the shapes of our bodies, causing fat accumulation that is resistant to diet or exercise. LaserLipo is usually the best way to get rid of areas of unwanted fat in specific areas.
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2. How much down time will I have?
Immediately after your LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure you will walk out and be able to perform mild activities. Unlike the need for prolonged recovery and possible overnight stay with traditional liposuction, downtime is minimized by our surgeons LaserLipo & Body Sculpting techniques causing significantly less tissue trauma and post-procedural pain while completely eliminating post-anesthesia recovery. Most clients are able to return to normal desk-type work within a few days and some clients are able to return to work the next day depending on the areas treated.
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3. How many LaserLipo & Body Sculpting treatments are required?
Typically, just one LaserLipo & Body Sculpting treatment is required per area being treated. Occasionally, a touch-up may be required.
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4. Will I be awake or under general anesthecia?
You will be wide awake because the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure is performed in a more advanced, less traumatic manner that requires only local numbing - not heavy anesthesia. This translates into faster recovery, less downtime and, most importantly, the safest possible means of fat removal. By having all clients remain awake during the procedure, we avoid not only the risks of general anesthesia, but the potential serious complications that can occur from clients being unresponsive during the procedure.
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5. Why does Rejuve not use general anesthecia?
We only use local numbing for the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure to ensure client safety and improved recovery. In traditional liposuction procedures, general anesthesia allows the surgeon to use larger instruments with more aggressive and quick movements, which results in faster overall procedure times. Faster procedure times means that typical surgeons can do many procedures in a day, but because they are using general anesthesia and aggressive movements, their clients are exposed to greater risks and have longer and more painful recoveries. In contrast, we perform LaserLipo & Body Sculpting with only local numbing and because our procedure utilizes smaller instruments, clients have more uniformity, less bruising, and better cosmetic results.
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6. Are the results permanent?
Fat cells that are removed by LaserLipo & Body Sculpting do not grow back. As long as the client does not gain excessive amounts of weight, the new, more pleasing silhouette is permanent.
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7. Why is it very difficult to work off body fat in some areas with diet and exercise?
Body fat for adults tends to increase gradually over the years. After the age of 30, an individual tends to add fat according to a genertically predetermined pattern. This fat distribution is often resistant to exercising and dieting. An example of genetically predetermined fat distribution which is resistant to dieting and exercise is the fat that appears on the abdomen and hips of a woman after pregnancy.
For many people who have inherited accumulations of fat, Rejuve’s LaserLipo and Body Sculpting procedure is the only realistic means of significantly changing the body’s silhouette. In effect, this procedure is equivalent to being able to focus the effects of dieting to specific areas of the body!
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8. What areas of the body can be treated?
Almost any area of the body can be treated with our LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure. Popular areas for fat removal and skin tightening include the abdomen, arms, back, buttocks, chest (male), flanks (love handles), hips, neck chin & jowls, thighs and waist.
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9. How many areas can be treated at one time?
The number of areas that can be treated at one time depends on your height and weight. Although individuals do vary, generally slender folks can treat up to 8 areas at one time, average folks up to 6 areas, and heavy folks can treat up to 3 areas at one time. During our detailed consultation, our doctors will determine exactly how many areas can be treated for you.
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10. How soon will I see results?
Because of the slow resolution of swelling, the ultimate results following the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting treatment usually require 12 to 16 weeks to become fully apparent. Clients can usually see dramatic improvements within just 1 to 2 weeks after the treatment. Some areas like the neck & jaw show results quicker.
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11. Will the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure leave scars on my body?
The adit sites (the holes made by the instruments) are 2 to 4 mm in size for the body and 1 to 2 mm in size for the chin and they rarely leave noticeable scars. The size of the holes is approximately the same diameter as a spaghetti noodle. These small holes are placed in as inconspicuous of sites as possible and since there are no stitches, there are usually no unsightly scars. The adit sites on most clients are difficult to identify in 12 months and usually fade away with time. The healing process for the holes varies for each individual, but generally the holes begin as small scabs and transform into tiny red dots that fade with time. The number of holes made depends on the area of the body treated and the weight of the client. Larger clients may have more adit sites than smaller clients. Generally, healthy clients who do not pick at or irritate the healing adits will not have scars, however clients with darker skin tone, serious stretchmarks, or clients who are prone to scaring or keloids may have permanent adit marks.
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12. How much bruising or swelling will I have after the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure?
LaserLipo & Body Sculpting uses only small punctures and does not use stitches, so clients experience less bruising and swelling than with the traditional liposuction techniques. The amount of bruising depends not only on individual healing tendencies and the amount of fat removed, but also on the areas treated. For example, outer thighs rarely bruise, while inner thighs almost always bruise. Similarly, the amount of swelling a client might experience is difficult to predict. Some clients experience almost no swelling, while others experience weeks of swelling.
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13. How long after the procedure will the soreness and tenderness persist?
Our LaserLipo & Body Sculpting technique is gentle and because only local anesthesia is used, you should recover quickly. Some clients go back to work or activities the same day. The recovery period after LaserLipo & Body Sculpting is similar to a strenuous workout. You will feel very good the day of the procedure, but will likely wake up sore the second day. You should expect to feel sore, but not in pain. Almost all clients are able to manage discomfort with Tylenol. Recovery is aided by light exercise, like walking, so do not plan to stay in bed. The compression garment helps minimize discomfort and should be worn for the first three to four days. Some clients find that they wear the compression garment during exercise or strenuous activities (when skin is likely to jiggle) for up to twelve weeks after the procedure.
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14. How is Rejuve’s LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure different and better than traditional Liposuction?
Rejuve’s LaserLipo & Body Sculpting treatments offer several significant benefits over traditional lipo:
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Traditional Lipo |
Rejuve LaserLipo |
Anesthesia |
Uses general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation. Client is unconscious. |
Uses local anesthesia (Tumescent). Risk of infection is minimized as Lidocaine (part of anesthesia) kills bacteria. Client is awake and alert. |
Pain |
Marked post procedure pain requires the prolonged use of prescription pain killers. |
Virtually painless procedure and mild recovery discomfort treated with Ibuprophen or Tylenol |
Recovery |
Recovery is double or triple the time. Clients are often unable to return to normal activities for several weeks. |
Recovery is a lot faster. Most clients are able to return to normal activities in a matter of days. |
Scars |
Scars from incision sites can vary from small to several inches in length, and are permanent. Stitches are normally required. |
No unsightly scars. Most clients cannot identify any scars 12 months post procedure. No stitches required. |
Bruising |
Moderate to severe bruising due to the use of larger instruments and aggressive jabbing movements. |
Mild to no bruising due to use of smaller instruments and mild movements. |
Blood Loss |
Significant tissue trauma and blood loss requiring transfusions are possible. |
No significant blood loss. More blood is lost during a routine blood test than during this procedure. |
Results |
Larger instrument sizes lead to higher risk of contour and skin irregularities. |
Smooth results with most clients seeing increase skin retraction and tighter tone. Results visible within a week after the procedure with continued improvements over the next several months. |
Procedure Location |
Performed in hospitals. |
Performed in our office in Addison. |
Compression Garment |
Usually worn for 4 to 8 weeks post procedure. |
Usually worn 2 to 4 weeks post procedure. |
Costs |
Costs are usually much higher due to General Anesthesia and Facilities charges. |
Costs usually less than traditional liposuction. |
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15. Is LaserLipo & Body Sculpting the same as Mesotherapy?
No! LaserLipo & Body Sculpting is a medical procedure performed by a surgeon to remove unwanted fat whilst Mesotherapy is an unproven treatment involving hundreds of vitamin or medication injections into the middle layer of the skin. Mesotherapy has not been proven by any medical science to reduce fat in the treated area. Mesotherapy is not only painful and expensive, but it does not produce any noticeable or permanent change in areas of excess fat tissue. Because the ingredients used in mesotherapy are not standardized and practioners make their own cocktail, mesotherapy can be dangerous.
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16. How are Rejuve’s LaserLipo & Body Sculpting techniques more advanced?
Rejuve’s LaserLipo & Body Sculpting technique not only removes fat, but also promotes skin tightening for better contouring. Our instruments are smaller and more refined and require very small skin punctures (adits) – resulting in no stitches and usually no visible scars. Our gentle technique means that general anesthesia is not necessary. All our clients are entirely awake and require only local skin numbing. Clients remain comfortable and enjoy talking, listening to music, and watching their bodies get sculpted. By using smaller instruments in a more gentle fashion, most clients do not have any significant bruising, and most clients are able to return to work or normal activities very quickly. Depending on the client's individual needs, LaserLipo & Body Sculpting treatments can remove very small to very large amounts of fat and the delicate technique can carefully sculpt the body, consistently achieving smooth and even results.
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17. What Laser does Rejuve use for the LaserLipo & Body Sculpting procedure?
Rejuve uses the CoolLipo laser. This laser has several advantages over other similar lasers. Whilst most lasers are able to destroy fat cells effectively, the CoolLipo’s wavelength is significantly better for skin tightening. Another advantage of its wave length is that it is safe for all skin types including dark skins.
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18. Is the Laser approved by the FDA for this treatment?
Yes! The CoolLipo laser is FDA approved for LaserLipolysis and for general dermatological use.
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19. Is the CoolLipo the same as SmartLipo?
The CoolLipo is very similar to the SmartLipo with some added benefits. The SmartLipo laser uses a wavelength of 1064nm. The CoolLipo laser uses a wavelength of 1320nm. Both the SmartLipo wavelength and the CoolLipo wavelength destroy fat cells effectively; however, the advantage of the CoolLipo wavelength over the SmartLipo wavelength is significantly better skin tightening. Another advantage of the CoolLipo wavelength over the SmartLipo wavelength is that the CoolLipo wavelength is safer for all skin types including dark skins.
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20. What are the risks associated?
As with any surgical procedure, LaserLipo & Body Sculpting using Laser Lipolysis and Tumescent Lipo are associated with certain temporary side effects such as bruising, swelling and temporary numbness.
Rare problems that can potentially occur with any surgical procedure include infections, bleeding and nerve injury. Our technique minimizes this risk, and is considered the safest form of all large fat removal techniques. Lidocaine, the local anesthetic that is used in our treatments in all the areas being treated kills bacteria, and hence minimizes the risk of infection. To the best of our knowledge, there have never been any clients who have had an infection following our technique of LaserLipo & Body Sculpting.
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