Many Canadians are opting for new procedures that use lasers to target fat in order to avoid traditional liposuction, which can require a significant investment and extensive recovery period.
But some plastic surgeons question whether laser treatments produce worthwhile results, especially considering some, including the LipoLaser procedure, don't even remove fat from the body.
“I'm skeptical that it would work as well as they say it does because liposuction isn't just removing the fat, it's sculpting,” said Lorne Tarshis, chief surgeon at the Institute of Cosmetic Surgery in Toronto.
Sculpting is a process where doctors mould skin from the inside to appear firm and toned as they vacuum out the fat.
Meridian Medical Inc., which makes the LipoLaser, touts the treatment as a non-invasive and pain-free way to reduce body fat. However, the company also says the procedure is meant for “spot fat reduction” and that clients shouldn't expect dramatic results.
Patients can expect to lose one to four centimeters after a treatment, which costs $150 to $200.
“You can have fairly significant loss when incorporated with diet and lifestyle,” said Jonas LaForge, a naturopathic physician and Meridian Medical's director of medical and technical sales.
The LipoLaser procedure works by placing paddles on the patient's desired problem area so lasers can target and break up fat cells into fatty acids, water and glycerol that are either used by the body or flushed out.
It's the second laser-based liposuction procedure to be approved in Canada in the past six months as the cosmetic surgery industry seeks to cater to clients who don't want to experience the trauma of surgery in order to trim down.
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