Liposuction was developed in the 1970s in Italy as a way for people to effectively remove fat from problem areas that do not respond to traditional weight loss techniques. The procedure gained rapid popularity over the years, soon becoming the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the US. New technology helped increase the effectiveness and simplicity of liposuction, including the introduction of tumescent anesthesia and laser energy.
Laser lipolysis is a pioneering technology in liposuction that offers a less invasive alternative to the traditional procedure. LaserSculpt is performed using the Smartlipo Laser, manufactured by Cynosure or the SlimLipo manufactured by Palomar, and is the first laser liposuction procedure cleared by the FDA. Since its clearance in November 2006, Lasersculpt has become one of the fastest-growing procedures in the US, successfully offering a safer, more affordable and more effective choice for patients considering liposuction.
Such physicians as Dr. Steven Victor are advocating the use of laser technology vs. the knife as an alternative to liposuction. Dr. Steven Victor, CEO of LaserSculpt, Inc., is pleased to announce the airing of their infomercial promoting laser assisted liposuction. This is the first cosmetic infomercial to air the new technology of laser assisted liposuction.
The laser makes the procedure of liposuction much easier for the patient with a quicker, easier recovery; the patient can virtually go back to work the next day with very little bruising and swelling. The major advantage of the new laser technology is that the laser not only melts the fat but heats the skin so it actually tightens the skin. This is a significant advantage over traditional liposuction which can actually leave the skin looser. The LaserSculpt Network according to Dr. Steven Victor has over 40 offices nationwide to deliver the LaserSculpt procedure to the patient. Each and every physician in the LaserSculpt Network is highly trained and experienced in the LaserSculpt procedure. The company also has a website for physician location: laser.
