Lipotherme in Waltham, Massachusetts (MA)

LipoTherme is a body sculpting and contouring procedure that uses fat-melting abilities of fiber optic lasers to effectively rid fat with less discomfort, trauma, bruising, swelling, downtime and blood loss. Healing times are also faster and general anesthesia is not necessary.

After numbing the treatment area with a local anesthetic, a small cut is made to allow a thin, hollow metal tube (cannula) to be guided into the incision. The tube’s hollow center lets the specialist insert a laser fiber through which laser energy is discharged. The heat released softens the fat and liquefies the fat cells. The procedure is often used in combination with traditional liposuction. In this case, the liquefied fat is suctioned out through the same tube. The laser’s heat also helps smooth the skin and encourages collagen production which, over time, can cause the treatment area to be firmer.  

Areas that can be treated include:

• Abdomen
• Hips
• Buttocks
• Ankles
• Face (e.g. chin and cheek)
• Neck
• Arms
• Back
• Thighs (inner and outer)
• Knees

Lipotherme helps remove fat from areas that are hard to rid through diet and exercise alone. However, after the procedure, it is important to maintain a healthy weight. Putting on too many pounds can cause new fat cells to develop in the treatment area.

Depending on the treatment area, patients can see immediate results, with further results to take place over the next several months (time is needed for the body to absorb the broken down fat cells and for swelling to subside). For better effects, Lipotherme is often used with other fat removal techniques like traditional liposuction.