There have been few fat reduction products that achieved the press coverage like the new cold laser fat removal treatment. This treatment involves the use of cold laser energy to break down and eliminate unwanted body fat without the need for surgery, needles or any other invasive measures.
In fact this is as non invasive as it gets since there is absolutely no physical penetration of the skin and leaves no marks over the treatment area. But before everyone rushes out seeking this apparently miracle treatment there are some concerns worth taking into consideration.
Since there is no surgical removal of the body fat, this treatment relies on the body to naturally eliminate the fat after it has been broken down. This process is the same as the removal of any other bodily waste which makes this treatment convenient in that way.
This also limits the amount of fat that can be removed since the body can only handle so much waste at a time and it can be particularly dangerous to break down too much fatty tissue at one time. For this reason it will take several sessions over the course of several months before an area is fully treated to the desire of the patient. Any treatment that requires a large amount of fat to be removed will still require liposuction surgery.
Anyone considering liposuction or any fat removal procedure should consult with their plastic surgeon. This is an opportunity for the surgeon to understand the patient’s goals and decisions while offering the patient the opportunity to receive advice such as suggestions for alternatives to liposuction when the surgical procedure can be avoided.
There are still risks involved even with a non surgical procedure and one of the greatest risks associated with cold laser fat removal is the unknown. Since it is such a new procedure there are some long terms effects that are not yet fully studied and understood. It is important that every patient is aware of both the positive and negative potential side effects of any treatment.