Lipolite laser liposculpture instantaneously destroys or removes excess fat tissue and firms skin for fast results. However, before you elect to undergo the procedure, you ought to be able to distinguish some common myths about the procedure from the facts.
Myth: Optimal Results Are Instantaneous
Fact: You won't see optimal results for six to eight weeks. Although the fat will be removed or destroyed instantaneously, swelling and bruising will keep the treated area(s) of the body from settling into their final positions. The swelling and bruising will be especially noticeable in the first two days after your lipolite laser liposculpture procedure and will gradually diminish over the next six to eight weeks. Still, the procedure is among the fastest, most precise procedures for removing excess fat and sculpting tissue.
Myth: Results Are Guaranteed Permanent
Fact: Results can be permanent, but they may not be. In order to keep the excess fat away, you must live a disciplined lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet. Varying your workouts and eating healthily can help keep fat from accumulating in most areas of your body. However, it's important to note that aging can naturally contribute to sagging skin, so even if you're vigilant with diet and exercise, you may need some other touch-up cosmetic treatments in the future to tighten skin in the treated areas.
Myth: The Procedure Is a Fast, Simple Solution for Losing Lots of Weight
Fact: While fat can be removed instantly with lipolite laser liposculpture, you will still need to exercise and eat right in order to maintain a healthy weight. The procedure is also not always ideal for people who are more than 25 pounds overweight, so it may not be an option for you if you're struggling from obesity. This means that there is no fast, simple solution for those who want to lose excessive amounts of weight that is minimally invasive and requires little work on the patient's part.
Myth: Recovery Is Painful and Long-Lasting
Fact: Lipolite laser liposculpture is actually one of the least invasive procedures of its type, even over traditional liposuction alone. You should expect some pain and discomfort for at least one to two days after the procedure, but you won't necessarily be given prescription-strength pain medication and should be able to treat any discomfort with over-the-counter medication. Your surgeon may recommend that you take one to two days to rest, but if your job isn't particularly physically intensive, you may be able to return to work the next day. You'll have no restrictions on your activity after two days.
Myth: The Procedure Is Intensive
Fact: Lipolite laser liposculpture is performed on an outpatient basis in the majority of cases. The procedure tends to only take about 30 minutes (the extent of the tissue in the treated area may require more or less time) and requires only local anesthesia. That means that you will be awake during the procedure, but your treated area(s) will be numbed so you may feel pressure but should not feel pain.