Cool Lipo can be combined with other treatments and procedures in order to achieve better results. Cool Lipo is a form of laser liposuction that is performed in your doctor’s office. Unlike traditional liposuction, it does not require general anesthesia. Cool Lipo is used to treat smaller areas than those treated with traditional liposuction. The procedure is two-fold. The laser not only breaks down fat deposits, it also has a switch for skin tightening and firming.
Your doctor will make a small incision and insert the laser’s fiber tube. In a back and forth motion, the tube will heat and liquefy the unwanted fat cells. Closing the process, your doctor will switch modes and use the laser to help tighten the tissue. Listed below are examples of treatments that can be combined with Cool Lipo for better visible results.
Traditional Liposuction
Cool Lipo is perfect for treating those areas resistant to traditional liposuction. It is also used to treat areas that traditional liposuction cannot treat, such as the chin and neck region. After a traditional liposuction procedure, there may be some areas, in which the fat is tougher and more resistant to break down. These areas often include the back of the arms, thighs, buttocks and chest.
Botox
In combination with Cool Lipo, Botox injections can improve facial contouring. Botox, a purified protein, relaxes the muscles. The appearance of deeper lines and wrinkles can be reduced through the use of Botox injections. This may be beneficial if Cool Lipo has been used to treat the chin and neck area. Your dermatologist or skin care professional can advise you on the procedure.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are used to decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Derma fillers can fill the larger spaces of deep lines and wrinkles. If Cool Lipo has been used to treat the chin and jaw region, derma fillers may be able to smooth out uneven looking skin. They are very effective when applied to the areas above and below the lips, corners of the mouth, the nasolabial fold around the mouth and the forehead. Derma fillers can enhance facial contouring; Cool Lipo will remove the unwanted fat deposits. Consult with your skin care professional to find out which fillers are right for you.
Microdermabrasion
A program that combines microdermabrasion with Cool Lipo may improve the overall appearance of your skin. Cool Lipo will remove the unwanted fat deposits, while microdermabrasion may lessen the signs of sun damage, small scars, larger pores and blemishes on the surface of the skin. Ask your doctor if this is appropriate for you.
Radio Frequency
Radio Frequency treatments are non-invasive, non-surgical outpatient procedures. The treatments are about twenty minutes in duration and take place over the course of several weeks. Radio frequency heats the skin below the surface, where the collagen in the treatment area is stimulated into contracting. This contraction causes the collagen to rebuild into thicker, firmer strands. Ask your doctor if this is a treatment option for you.
