Dear Dr. Seckel, I live in Jacksonville, Florida and I am considering liposuction surgery and have read about SlimLipo. Can you tell me how laser liposuction is different and if SlimLipo is as effective as regular liposuction? I am fit, 39 years old and have a little loose fat and skin on my tummy after having three children. I do not want the tummy tuck scars. Thank you, Denise, Jacksonville, Florida.
Thursday, December 4th, 2008Dear Denise,
Thank you for your email about SlimLipo™.
SlimLipo™ is a new laser liposuction technique which uses a new laser wavelength which is specifically absorbed by fat. As a result fat is melted and more easily removed than with traditional liposuction. In addition, the laser heats the skin from underneath which causes skin tightening. This [...]