Weight loss is challenging at any age, but shedding fat is even more difficult. Diet and exercise alone may not be enough to eliminate stubborn fat pockets in the abdomen, buttocks, and hips, which is where laser lipo can help.
If you're not interested in intensive surgical fat loss procedures, Dr. Lori Scott offers laser lipolysis as a noninvasive option. It's a great way to achieve stunning results without the downtime associated with traditional liposuction.
Laser lipo works to reduce fat in specific areas. It utilizes laser energy to heat and destroy fat cells. There are no incisions, and the body naturally eliminates the damaged cells through the lymphatic system in the weeks following the procedure, resulting in a more toned appearance.
Dr. Scott can use laser lipo to treat almost anywhere on the body, including your midsection, upper arms, thighs, and hips.
During a laser lipo procedure, we apply numbing gel to the treatment area. When you're comfortable, we turn on the machine and move the laser wand over the targeted area. You experience a warm sensation; any discomfort is mild and should subside quickly. After treatment, you can resume your normal activities.
Laser lipo doesn't provide immediate visible results. The fat cells break down over the next few weeks, allowing for gradual fat loss. A huge benefit of this nonsurgical option is that the laser also stimulates collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity for a tighter, more toned appearance once those fat cells are gone.
Most people see optimal results within six weeks of the procedure, with the best results showing in three months.
It's essential to understand that laser lipo doesn't provide the same results as traditional liposuction. It's also not a substitute for weight loss and exercise. Still, it can help you target and eliminate stubborn areas of fat that resist your efforts.
Laser lipo doesn't eliminate excess weight – only fat. If you’re overweight or obese, talk to Dr. Scott about our weight loss programs. The ideal candidate for laser lipo is already close to their goal weight and doesn’t have a lot of excess skin from weight loss.
The amount of fat you can lose with laser lipo depends on several factors, including the specific treatment area and your adherence to healthy eating and exercising afterward. One laser lipo session typically targets about 24% of the fat cells in an area, so you may need multiple treatments to achieve the desired results.
However, many people are satisfied with the fat loss after laser lipo. It's a great path to eliminating stubborn fat without undergoing anesthesia or experiencing a lengthy recovery time from a surgical procedure.
Laser lipo is a permanent fat reduction procedure — those destroyed cells don’t return — but maintaining your slimmer look requires committing to a healthy lifestyle. Remaining fat cells can expand and reverse the effects of laser lipo if you gain weight after the procedure.
You can achieve the body you've always wanted through laser lipo and a healthy diet and exercise regimen. Contact Lori Scott Family Care in Kinston, North Carolina, today to schedule an appointment to learn more about whether laser lipo can help you achieve the body you want.
