This method, also known as laser lipolysis (the breakdown of fat cells with the help of a laser), is essentially the same as its international equivalent, laser-assisted liposuction, which means the breakdown and removal of fat cells with laser assistance.

How is this method performed?
Thin cannulas (tubes) are inserted into unwanted fat areas through 1-2 mm incisions, and the laser head at the end is moved over the area. The dead fat tissue is then removed from the body through the same incisions, using 3-4 mm cannulas.

What are the mechanisms by which laser-assisted liposuction works?
The laser has three primary effects in this procedure. The first effect is the photomechanical effect, which is the disruption of the membranes of the fat cells that the cannula tip contacts. The second effect is the photothermal effect, which causes coagulation in the small blood vessels in the surrounding tissue, reducing the likelihood of post-operative bruising. The final effect is photostimulation, which increases the production of connective tissue (collagen) in the skin layers, giving the skin a tighter and more youthful appearance.
The membranes of fat cells are broken down using laser light, and these broken cells are vacuumed out of the body.

What are the advantages of this method over the conventional methods we know?
Among the procedures used to reduce fat in areas of the body where fat accumulates and causes complaints, this is the most up-to-date method and is often more effective than other procedures.
Its advantage over non-laser-assisted liposuction is that it is safer in patients with less elastic skin, older patients, and in patients and areas where skin sagging is more likely after conventional procedures. This is due to its potential to increase the connective tissue in the skin, called collagen, resulting in a tighter and more youthful appearance.

In addition, the procedure is completed in a shorter time, the dressing time is shorter, and the patient can return to their daily lives more quickly after the procedure.

Which body parts can this method be applied to? It can be performed on all body areas, particularly areas prone to sagging after traditional liposuction, such as the abdomen, arms, inner thighs, and neck.

Should laser-assisted liposuction be performed under general anesthesia (put to sleep)?
If it is to be performed on multiple body areas, it is best performed under general anesthesia or sedation (a semi-conscious state). However, if it is to be performed on a single area or multiple body areas, it can be performed under local anesthesia (numbing only the specific area). The advantage of this is that the patient can dedicate 1-2 hours to their weekly exercise routine, walk around the area, and return to their daily routine.

What is the post-procedure period like?

Specialized compression garments are immediately placed on the treated area after the procedure. After two days, the compression garment can be removed and a shower can be taken. After the shower, the compression garment is immediately put back on. It is recommended that the compression garment be worn day and night for two to three weeks, and only at night for the next one to two weeks.

Will there be edema (fluid accumulation) in the treated area?
As with any surgery, swelling will occur. Edema begins to resolve within the first week after the procedure, and approximately 90% of the edema is eliminated by the body in the 4th-5th week. This method, also known as laser lipolysis (the breakdown of fat cells with the help of a laser), is essentially the same as its international equivalent, laser-assisted liposuction, which means the breakdown and removal of fat cells with laser assistance.

How is this method applied?
In areas of unwanted fat, the laser head is moved over the fat tissue using thin cannulas (tubes) inserted through 1-2 mm incisions. The laser tip is then moved through the same incisions. The dead fat tissue is then removed from the body through 3-4 mm cannulas.

What are the mechanisms involved in laser-assisted fat removal?
The laser has three primary effects in this procedure. The first effect, called photomechanical effect, is the breakdown of the membranes of the fat cells that the cannula tip contacts. The second effect is photothermal, which causes coagulation in the small blood vessels in the surrounding tissue, reducing the likelihood of post-operative bruising. The final effect, photostimulation, increases the production of connective tissue (collagen) in the skin layers, giving the skin a tighter and more youthful appearance.

The fat cell membranes are broken down using laser light, and these broken cells are then vacuumed out of the body.

What are the advantages of this method over the conventional methods we already know?
Among the procedures used to reduce fat in areas of the body where fat accumulates and causes complaints, this is the most up-to-date method and is often more effective than other procedures.
Its advantage over non-laser-assisted liposuction is in patients with less elastic skin, older patients, and those with skin sagging after the conventional procedure.