Laser Liposuction Costs and Considerations

Liposuction has always been a buzzword in cosmetic surgery. When people talk about liposuction, they generally refer to the traditional surgical form of liposuction. This conventional type of liposuction involves placing a thin hollow tube, called a ‘cannula, into the body and literally sucking the fat out of the body. The other type is called laser liposuction. Laser liposuction is becoming an increasingly popular less invasive form of conventional liposuction because there is no need for a general anaesthetic in most cases.

Laser liposuction uses a heated laser that literally melts the fat away below the skin. Laser liposuction prices tend to be less expensive than traditional liposuctions  and the recovery is better because there is no post operative recovery. However, the disadvantage is that not as much fat can be removed.

Laser liposuction, also known as laser ‘lipo’ is a revolutionary new procedure. Laser lipo can permanently banish fat from problem areas of the body. These stubborn and hard to shift ‘fat’ pockets can develop on areas such as the thighs, tummy, hips and bum, even the upper arms, giving rise to the unflattering term we now know as ‘bingo wings’. For men, it can be used to tackle fatty deposits in the chest: ‘man boobs’ can now be dealt with once and for all.

Laser liposuction is a ‘high tech’ procedure using advanced and specialised equipment; therefore the procedure itself should only be undertaken by fully qualified and experienced practitioners.

The procedure itself is very simple and straightforward: A laser is used to target fat held in the cells, deep within your skin. The laser heats up the fat, melting it and causing it to seep into the body. This oily substance is then removed naturally by the body, or it can be aspirated (sucked out) using a cannula, immediately following the laser treatment. A surgical compression garment such as shaped body wear is then worn to the treated areas to help sculpt the body in to its new shape. Recovery times are minimal and you can expect to be back to your normal activity levels within one week. There is very little discomfort involved. There may be some slight bruising.

Costs can range from £500 to £1000 per area treated. At first glance laser liposuction costs can initially seem expensive. However, if you compare the cost of laser liposuction to other forms of cosmetic surgery, you could change your mind when you consider the potential benefits to be gained.

In your research I am sure you have discovered how laser liposuction costs do vary. There are many factors at work when determining laser lipo cost. The number of areas of the body to be treated will affect the amount of time the operation will take and this will have a bearing on the laser lipo cost. The size of the areas, or the amounts of fat that need to be processed, will also affect the laser lipo cost.