Low Cost Affordable Laser Liposuction vs. Zerona & Lipodissolve

To find low cost high quality liposuction you only need to understand a few important things. Traditional liposuction has been performed now for over 30 years. It uses vacuum suction techniques to remove fat from the target area. This procedure has always been considered safe and effective with minimal blood loss. It has given very acceptable results over the years and is associated with only rare complications. There are, however, concerns that alternative forms of liposuction are becoming popular even when they are dangerous or give only marginal results. Don´t waste time and money with unproven modalities.

Recently there have been great strides in the technology used during liposuction. There have been improvements in the cannulas used as well as the suction devices. However, the most important innovation was the addition of Laser energy prior to liposuction. This is performed with the FDA approved SmartLipo Laser system that allows the surgeon to "melt" the fat before applying suction to remove the fat. This allows for much smaller incisions as well as less trauma to the tissue. The laser also coagulates the small blood vessels preventing the typical bruising seen in traditional liposuction. The heat from the laser device heats the collagen underneath the skin stimulating neocollagenesis which results in skin tightening.

These advancements have not only allowed safer more consistent results but have dramatically lowered the cost of performing liposuction. The reason for the low cost liposuction is due to the fact that general anesthesia is not required and thus no charge for an anesthesiologist. Also, since the laser procedure is done in an office setting there is no charge for an operating room. This charge is referred to as a "facility fee" and can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of the procedure. The above technology allows for an affordable and impressive result that is now referred to as "liposculpt". This change in terminology signifies the ability of the surgeon to sculpt rather than just "suck" out the fat. Therefore, not only is laser liposuction affordable but it also gives much better results.

In contrast, other forms of body sculpting fall short of the quality of results obtained by Laser Liposuction. One commonly performed procedure includes Zerona™. Zerona™ in has recently developed an external "cold" laser that claims to reduce abdominal fat through application of laser topically. These results, however, have been inconsistent and only temporary. The cost of a complete Zerona™ treatment is often more than with SmartLipo Laser Liposuction and, therefore, should be avoided.

Lipodissolve injects chemicals that digest fat and depend on the body to absorb the digested fat. It causes severe "stinging" sensation and usually results in moderate to severe bruising and swelling. The Kansas Medical Board has actually determined that the use of Lipodissolve is considered unethical practice due to the frequency of complications. Surprisingly enough, this procedure is still marketed by some practitioners.

For affordable liposuction in Colorado there are several surgeons offering this new laser technology. As a side note, Denver has the highest rate of men seeking liposuction procedures. Although, whether you are a man or woman the most affordable, safest, and most impressive results are delivered by Laser Liposuction.

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