Lipotherme is a cosmetic surgery procedure in which laser heat is used to remove fat cells from under the skin. The heat causes fat cells to soften, and your body's natural immune response then kicks in to remove fat from the treatment area. Lipotherme can be used on many different areas of the body and leaves treatment areas looking smoother and more toned.
Lipotherme and Similar Procedures
Lipotherme is a type of laser assisted lipsuction in which heat generating lasers are used to soften fat cells beneath the skin. Your own immune system them removes those fat cells.
Lipotherme is intended as a complementary therapy to be used in conjunction with traditional lipsuction. It can treat areas of the body that traditional lipsuction can't treat. While Lipotherme isn't intended to replace traditional fat removal techniques like liposuction, it can be used on its own to treat small areas where a patient desires fat removal. If used on its own, Lipotherme can produce immediate results and requires little recovery time; many patients return to normal activity within a few days.
Areas that Can Benefit from Lipotherme Treatment
Many patients seek Lipotherme treatment to remove body fat from some of the following areas:
- Ankles
- Chin
- Neck
- Face
- Buttocks
- Hips
- Abdomen
- Inner and outer thighs
- Triceps
- Knees
Lipotherme Costs
Lipotherme costs vary according to region, and according to the size of the treatment area. Lipotherme can cost as little as $1,000 or as much as $6,000.
Financing Lipotherme Treatments
Medical insurance companies often don't cover cosmetic procedures like Lipotherme. Consult your medical insurance provider to be sure. If your insurance doesn't cover Lipotherme, you can discuss financing options with your plastic surgeon.
