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The liposuction diaries: Laser lipo – a revelation? - 15 February 2008

Posted by Felicity Quigley 12 comments

After my wobble (ha!) the other week, I was utterly convinced that liposuction was not for me – it just seemed too extreme and risky. But I still have my faithful saddlebags and they’re not going anywhere, and despite the fact that I’ve served them an eviction notice, they are still squatting on the prime real estate that is my silken thighs.

What to do? While caught up in the stress and responsibility of daily life, it was brought to my attention last week that there may be an alternative, in the form of “Laser Lipo”. Apparently, this is a completely non-invasive procedure that entails the attachment of Diode laser paddles to the offending areas for 10 minutes or so, while the laser works its magic. Two smaller probe lasers are also placed on the lymph nodes to encourage drainage of the fatty acids that are broken up by the Diode lasers. The paddles are then relocated and the process is repeated for another 10 minutes. Following this, the patient is placed on a vibration plate machine to break down the fat in the cells that the laser has zapped.

Intrigued by this apparently pain free alternative, I spoke to a woman who had taken this treatment to find out if it was all it was cracked up to be. Suzy Thomas was more than happy to talk to me, saying that she was delighted with the results, which entailed eight sessions in all. Suzy had localized fat around her bottom and stomach that she’d been trying to shift with diet and exercise with little success. Spotting an advertisement for this new procedure in a Sunday supplement, Suzy went to the clinic for a consultation and had her first session the same day. “For £1,000, which was cheaper than normal or Smart lipo, I even found that my cellulite was reduced,” she said. “I did work out on those problem areas in between sessions, which definitely helped the process. I noticed a change after the first session – they asked me to come in wearing tight clothes, and my trousers were definitely looser afterwards.”

Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? It’s time to find out. Currently only offered in one clinic in the UK, if this new process really does work, it could certainly revolutionise the liposuction industry. No pain, no surgery, no needles and great results – what’s not to like?

Time for some fieldwork, methinks – I’m going to go to this clinic and have a session or two (maybe even eight!) and let you know what happens.

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Comments

1. Ian - February 20, 2008

Log on to www.laserlipo-bcs.com and view the 'Clinic locator'. You will find an ever increasing number of clinics now offering this miraculous treatment.

2. Felicity - February 20, 2008

Thanks Ian - I'll be looking into its "miraculousness" and will be reporting back!

3. Claudia Gough - March 5, 2008

I had laser lipo to my abdomen without my husband knowing. I had to get myself a better compression garment to the one I was provided...found good ones at www.holisticgarmentsdirect.co.uk
Go for the black ones as even if the garment shows it is less obvious and bit more sexy....
x Claudia

4. fiona - March 13, 2008

If you have to have different sessions, are they £1000 each....could be pretty expensive if thats the case

5. Yvonne - June 20, 2008

Its £1000 total, I am getting it done on Wednesday in Kincardine and its £125 per session!

6. Lynn - July 1, 2008

Hi Yvonne,
The suspense is now killing me!! I need to know how everything is going so far. I havn't booked mine yet I was waiting to see what your results where first. Keep me posted.

7. Rokku - August 22, 2008

Is that 1000 for 8 treatments?

8. rose - October 21, 2008

hi, ive just had my first session in manchester, to answer your qustions its 1000 for 8 sessions.
its only day one and im unsure i see a difference, ill keep posting though rose

9. Kerry - February 4, 2010

Hi, I was wondering how the results are? Has anything occured, and are you happy with the results? I am think of having it done, and am unsure it is a miracle or not?
Thanks

10. Anna - March 3, 2010

I am going tomorrow (4th March) for a trial session and dependent on what the outcome of that is, I will be booking the recommended course of 8 treatments. According to the clinic, I should expect to see results immediately. The clinic will refund the money for the trial session if I book the course.

11. heidi - January 7, 2011

It's definitely not easy and was more invasive than I expected...but very much worth it! I saw some difference immediately, and it just kept getting better. I did my part, though, and kept an eye on my diet, drank plenty of water, and bought a medical compression garment online from www.macom-medical.com. This is supposed to help with the healing...and I think the tight fit may have helped tighten my skin, too. I see others have commented on this issue, too, so I think it is important. Definitely something to ask your practitioner about. And make sure your provider is properly licensed! It is a 'miracle' if you do your part and get the best professional you can afford; don't be shy about checking out their credentials. Be prepared also that it isn't quite as easy as you may think...it isn't just a surface procedure!

12. Donna - February 10, 2011

Ive put a deposit down on actual liposuction due to be carried out in March but the more i read about these 'paddles' the more i feel i may have made the wrong decision and that i should have this treatment done instead? how long do the results last does anyone know?

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