Cool Touch Laser Lipo in Birmingham, AL

CoolTouch Laser Lipolysis, also called CoolLipo, is a new technology that uses a laser to break up fatty tissue for easier, less invasive removal. The fine laser fiber liquefies the fat and helps tighten the skin as a side effect of the laser’s heat. CoolLipo proves to be especially effective for use on areas of the body that are typically more difficult to treat with ordinary lipolysis or liposuction. It can be used on smaller fat deposits that are found on the face, under the chin and neck, as well as larger areas such as the arms and abdomen.

Additional advantages of CoolLipo include:

• Short procedure time
• Less invasive than a neck or face lift
• Minimal downtime post-procedure
• Conducted in your plastic surgeon’s office

When to Consider Laser Lipolysis

As is the case with tumescent liposuction, it is important that you are in good general health, have realistic expectations, and that you are at an average or near-average BMI. While CoolLipo has the added advantage of tightening the skin in addition to removing fat, the technique is not intended to substitute for a reasonable diet and regular exercise.

Your CoolLipo Procedure: What to Expect

If you choose to work with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Melanie Petro, you will simply arrive at her office in Vestavia Hills on the scheduled day. Most patients can return home 1 hour after the procedure begins. After Dr. Petro injects the local anesthesia, she will apply the 1320 nm wavelength, absorbable laser to the target areas. This laser is the mechanism that removes the fat, as well as tightens, and lifts the skin by targeting collagen and connective tissue. It is safe for all skin types, and affects only the areas to which it is applied. Once the disposable laser fiber has sufficiently liquefied the fat, a suction cannula is applied to area, and the fat is removed. 

What Happens After CoolLipo?

One of the most talked-about benefits of CoolLipo is the decreased recovery time and discomfort compared to ordinary liposuction. Patients receiving laser lipolysis can enjoy minimal, if any, bruising and discomfort. Most individuals can expect full recovery between 3 to 5 days.

CoolTouch Liposuction Birmingham

If you are interested in learning more about this innovative laser lipolysis technology by CoolTouch, contact cosmetic surgeon Dr. Melanie Petro to set up a consultation. We are located in Vestavia Hills, just outside Birmingham, Alabama.