Cool Lipo and Laser Liposuction
In November 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved laser liposuction. This is a revolutionary
development in the field of body sculpting. A laser is used to reduce the fat cells and is less invasive than traditional
liposuction. Cool Lipo is different than regular laser liposuction, in that it has a dual mode. One mode for liposuction and
one for tightening. With the lipo mode, the laser liquefies the fat, and the fat can be removed or just be absorbed into
the body. You certainly get some tightening of the tissues BUT using the tightening mode after the lipo
will tighten the skin so much better!
The Cool Lipo system is the safest system on the market. The wavelength for this laser is
a 1320 wavelength. Other systems use a 1064. Cool Touch, introduced the 1064 wavelength to aesthetics but would NEVER
DREAM of using the 1064 wavelength for this procedure because of unwanted side effects! There is basically NO RISK of
any burning for any skin color of patient using Cool Lipo!
Comparison chart of various 'lipo' techniquies.
Before and After
Cool Lipo procedure video
Cool Lipo is definitely the "lunch time lipo" (or weeknight or weekend)! Here are some answers
to commonly asked questions:
How does it work?
Cool lipo uses 2 different sizes of tubes to liquefy the fat. One is small for smaller areas (jowls, neck, male breasts (gynecomastia), knees
and other small fatty areas) and a larger tube for bigger areas (stomach, arms, inner and outer thighs, back fat). The tube is moved back and
forth in the skin (not in the rugged fashion associated with traditional liposuction) and the fat is liquefied. The Cool Lipo is different
than other models in that it does not just rely upon this liquefying of the fat for the skin retraction but also has another mode on the laser
and the skin is further tightened after the fat destruction process. Because general anesthesia is unnecessary, there are few side effects,
minimal swelling and very little, if any, bruising.
Who would be a good candidate for this procedure?
If you have dieted and exercised and still have fat that has not responded, you would be a perfect candidate (especially if you are in good
health). Normal body weight individuals with realistic expectations are the best candidates. If you have unevenness from past traditional
liposuction or surgeries (tummy tuck), this will also even out the areas that were not the way you desired them to be after surgery.
If a person doesn't have fat but wants tightening, can this be done without the lipo?
Cool Lipo is the only system that offers the dual mode! Yes, if you have no fat in an area but just want tightening, Cool Lipo is perfect
for this. Areas such are chicken skin on arms or back of arms (tricep and bicep areas), inner thighs, stomach, jawline, neck and buttock
droop are all areas that respond well to just tightening. No other laser lipo can do this!
How many treatments are necessary?
Usually just one Kansas City liposuction treatment is necessary. Sessions last for 45 min. to 2 hours depending on how many areas and how much fat or tightening
is needed. The beauty of the system is that since you aren't using general anesthesia, you can come back for more with minimal, if any,
risk, as often as you would like!
What type of aftercare is necessary?
For jowls and neck, it is usually necessary for a head band for 24 hours. With other areas a garment is usually suggested for a week to
2 weeks. After the treatment there is basically no pain and minimal bruising. It just feels like the ache after an intense workout. 1-2
days downtime with no intense activity is suggested. You can return to work the next day if you do not have a strenuous job. It is truly
the "Lunchtime, dinnertime or weekend lipo" procedure!
What can I expect in regards to cellulite?
There will definitely be an improvement with the lipo and with the additional tightening mode with Cool Lipo, even better effects will be seen
with cellulite!
Will I see results quickly?
Results are immediate but there is a little swelling so full results are seen over several days to a few months for the total effect!
Do the results last?
Cool Lipo results last as long as you don’t gain weight. Sometimes, after lipo, weight will be put on in different areas than your
lipo if it is gained, but as long as you don't gain weight your results will continue. With the tightening that is offered with Cool Lipo, the
area will stay tighter longer!
Is there any pain during the procedure?
Local anesthesia is used (tumescent technique). The anesthesia is put in only in the area(s) that the lipo will be done. You are not "put under"! You
are fully awake during the procedure. If you would like something for anxiety, an anti-anxiety med can be given. You can even drive yourself home
(we suggest you have someone drive you to and from your appointment). You will just feel a little pinching as the local anesthesia is put in. You
will not feel discomfort during your procedure.
Will I have scars and stitches?
Usually no stitch is required since the tube is so small and the laser that melts the fat also coagulates blood vessels so no bleeding takes place. You
may have a little drainage after the procedure but this is minimal. The insertion point of the tiny tube usually heals with no scarring. It is hard to
find the insertion point of the tube after a few months.
Tell me about the safety of this procedure?
Since there is no general anesthesia given (being put under), the risks associated with anesthesia are basically eliminated. There is less bleeding
than with traditional liposuction and there is less bruising. This procedure is very safe!
How many areas can I have done at the same time?
Usually one to three areas is a good standard. Remember, since there is no general anesthesia used, it is fine to return shortly to have other areas done!
What is the cost?
Cost depends on the amount of fat, the number of areas being done, and if you want the additional tightening mode used after the laser is done. There
are no anesthesia or hospital costs involved since this is done in the office.
Will I be in a hospital?
No. Your Kansas City Liopsuction procedure will be done in the office. There is no general anesthesia used so there is no "recovery" that needs to take place. Local anesthesia
is used (just like having your teeth worked on) so you can get up and go right after your procedure.
Lunchtime/Dinnertime/Weekend “Cool Lipo” is finally here!
Q. I have heard and read that there is a new Liposuction procedure that is performed with a laser, has basically no down time, you
don't have to have any anesthesia and you can drive yourself home... is that available here yet?
A. You are in luck! Midwest Medical Aesthetics Center, P.A. announces the arrival of "Cool Lipo" to Kansas City. Kathleen
Stegman, RN, MA, who has used lasers extensively for the past 10 years, has chosen the "Cool Lipo" system for MMAC.
Cool Lipo (laser-assisted lipolysis) is a new, minimally invasive technology that liquefies fat for easy removal. It is a laser-based
procedure that breaks up and removes fat cells in areas such as under the chin, neck, jowls, arms, inner and outer thighs, knees, abdomens, male "boob's", back
fat, love handles or in any other area traditional liposuction targets. This is truly the "lunchtime lipo" we have been waiting for!
Unlike traditional liposuction, this is an in-office procedure easily performed in less than one hour, no anesthesia is used
except tumescent (infiltrated into the areas being treated) so you can easily drive yourself home and is performed at Midwest Medical Aesthetics Center by a
plastic surgeon.
Cool Lipo differs from other types of laser assisted lipolysis in that it has 2 different modes... one for tightening and
one for Lipo. You can either get tightening by itself or can get Lipo plus tightening. Other methods rely on just doing the lipo and getting the collagen
remodeling to do the tightening. This laser does both. If one chooses the lipo plus tightening, the lipo is performed with a very small tube and afterwards
a second treatment is performed with a different setting on the laser to do the tightening. If one just chooses tightening, a small tube is introduced into
the skin and the tightening, without the fat removal, is performed. This is good on areas where there is just loose skin but no fat!
Cool Lipo uses a 1320 wavelengh which is safe for all skin colors. Other lasers use a 1064 wavelengh (incidently, Cool
Touch invented the 1064 wavelengh and would never dream of using it for this procedure) which targets melanin and hemoglobin and can cause pigmentary changes
to the skin and possibly burns.
The 1320 wavelengh is the perfect wavelength for this procedure!
No stitches are used because the tube is so small, a compression garment is worn for 48 hours to a week (depending on the procedure area), you
can return to work or normal activities a few hours after the procedure, you will have very little, if any, bruising, hardly any swelling and are comfortably
awake during the entire procedure!
Call today to get scheduled for your complimentary consultation and be ready for your "skinny" summer clothes today!
913-327-7175
April 2007 Press release concerning Cool Lipo Patent
