In Terms Of Liposuction Berkeley Patients Have A Few Options, All With Pros And Cons

When considering liposuction Berkeley locals now have a few options, and they all have their pros and cons. Due to technological developments, there are now some new procedures available that are less risky. However, they don't tend to last as long as traditional procedures.Before lasers existed, patients only had the choice of general anesthetic if they wanted to remove unwanted fat. The only choice was to undergo power assisted techniques. Currently, these are still relevant procedures because, as yet, no other procedure can compare in terms of long term results.Power assisted lipo uses a motor or compressed air to work a cannula. This is rapidly drawn in and out beneath the skin. It has risks, as every procedure under general anesthetic does. It also entails a long recovery, bruises and pain.Even though traditional methods have been around for a long time, not all surgeons are skilled with them. It's still possible to experience dimpling. When looking for a surgeon it's best to view a large number of their previous patients' surgery results.Getting a wide overview of a surgeon's history allows one to ensure that a poor doctor isn't showing only his rare successes. Any surgery requires a good selection of surgeon, and patients need to take some care in their decisions. It's crucial to consult with a few surgeons before settling on one.Laser lipo has allowed patients to have their imperfections removed without taking the risks associated with general anesthetic. This technique only came into its own in the last two years. Before that, it resulted in frequent dimpling and the results were insufficient.Some amazing changes have occurred in the recent past. The laser strength has been studied and the optimal settings have been found. There are machines today that don't use these optimal strengths.Lasers do one of two things. They either melt fat directly or heat the water surrounding it. When adipose is targeted, local anesthetic isn't needed for optimal results. When lasers heat the water surrounding fat, local anesthetic (called tumescence) is needed. This ensures that the results are even and noticeable. During tumescent laser lipo, the heated water heats the fat around it, which melts it.After tumescent lipo, the body continues to naturally process adipose tissue a while after the procedure. This means that the entire results of the procedure aren't immediately seen, instead appearing a couple of weeks afterwards. Usually patients require more than one treatment.Many patients are choosing laser over traditional techniques today because they don't want to take the risks involved in major surgery just to lose a few lumps and bumps. Unfortunately, the results seldom last longer than six months, and the procedure will need to be done again later. However, there is seldom bruising after laser lipo and very little pain is involved.Laser lipo also tends to tighten the skin very well. This becomes an important feature when one is having one's face done. When it comes to laser liposuction Berkeley residents often have the procedure for no other reason but to firm the facial skin.